W wrześniu Industrial Auctions organizuje dwie aukcje internetowe, na których wystawione zostaną maszyny do przetwarzania i pakowania świeżych produktów spożywczych z Holandii. Pierwsza aukcja odbywa się po zakończeniu działalności w firmie Smiley Apple w Yerseke (NL) i obejmuje całą ich produkcję jabłek. read more

August closes without any particular enthusiasm in the wholesale markets, weighed down by the difficulties already emerged at the end of July, with bad weather slowing down trading. The peak of Ferragosto brought a breath of fresh air, but it was not enough to change the balance of the month. read more

We are now in the final stages of collecting Williams pears, discovered in England between 1765 and 1770 and still, after over two and a half centuries, the most cultivated and well-known variety in the world. Its strength lies in its versatility: ideal for both fresh consumption and for making. read more

Eksport cebuli obecnie radzi sobie bardzo dobrze. "Rzadko widziałem takie duże ilości wychodzące w sierpniu. Kilku kolegów również wskazuje, że wolumeny eksportu są znacznie wyższe niż zwykle, szczególnie w ostatnich 2-3 tygodniach" - powiedział Lindert Moerdijk z MSP Onions. "To także niesamowicie istotne. read more

The harvest of Royal Gala apples in South Tyrol began last week and had a promising start. "We started picking the first batches on 12 August," says Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige. "The campaign is now in full swing. This year, we are observing exceptional quality thanks to." read more

Microorganisms play a crucial role in the performance of crops. Growers are increasingly utilizing bacterial products, often derived from Bacillus strains, to enhance their crops' resilience, root growth, and nutrient absorption. "It's difficult for people to understand that bacteria can work together so effectively with." read more

Osiągnięcie optymalnego nawożenia roślin jest kluczowe dla maksymalizacji wielkości i jakości plonu. To samo dotyczy wysokich upraw, takich jak winorośla i drzewa owocowe. Głównym celem w przypadku sadów jest dostarczenie roślinom niezbędnych składników odżywczych, aby zwiększyć efektywność chlorofilu. read more

To właśnie ten czas w roku, kiedy popularny mango odmiany Keitt jest dostępny w sklepach tylko przez ograniczony czas. Ta odmiana mango cieszy się ogromnym popytem ze względu na swój duży rozmiar i krótki okres dostępności. "Mamy tylko sześciotygodniowy okres sprzedaży, a owoce dosłownie wylatują z naszych drzwi" - mówi Daniel Ibarra, prezes. read more

This week, the prices of imported durians have increased significantly due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, high-quality imported oranges are selling quickly, and there is a steady arrival of stone fruit from the United States and Spain in the market. Traders have noted that South African Cambria oranges are particularly popular among imported oranges. read more

The blueberry season of 2025, according to many growers, turned out to be one of the most difficult in many years. Such a combination of cultivation problems has not been seen in a long time. That's why it will be worth coming to the grand finale of the Blueberry Factory, which will take place in Karczmiska on September 5th. read more

The annual forecast for Aomori apple production in Aomori Prefecture is officially announced every August. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable discrepancy between the forecasted figures and the actual harvest numbers. One possible reason for this inconsistency could be the timing of the survey. read more

Practically every consumer is familiar with the Gerbera - but typically as a cut flower. In contrast, the Gerbera jamesonii as a potted plant had a somewhat negative reputation. The quality was frequently unreliable, leading to dissatisfaction among consumers and causing retailers and growers to lose interest in it. However, everything changed when Schoneveld started to focus on improving the quality. read more

Within just a little over a week, PotatoEurope 2025 will commence in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The preparations are currently underway, with the necessary infrastructure set up throughout the 25-hectare event area. Jacob de Jong, the manager at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, has recently conducted a trial harvest of the Alegria variety. read more

Cultivating raspberries in polytunnels for double harvesting is a major agronomic challenge. Especially when transitioning towards organic farming and giving up cultivation in pots. However, as demonstrated by the example of Rafał Podstawka... read more

"Every time we install a farm, a good number of staff at the location seem a little skeptical at first," says Tyler Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Bit-Farms in Michigan, USA. "But three weeks later, they're thanking us for what we do. I'm not exactly sure what changes during that time, but they..." read more

The high temperatures recorded in the months of June and July are seriously challenging the kiwi crops, one of the flagship fruit productions of the Piedmont and Cuneo region. Over the last ten years, in the province of Cuneo, the area cultivated with kiwi has been halved. read more

Po dwóch latach ponadprzeciętnej produkcji jabłek, amerykańscy producenci stoją przed kolejnym sezonem, w którym podaż przewyższa popyt. Prognoza produkcji wynosząca 11,7 miliarda funtów została przedstawiona podczas ostatniego tygodniowego corocznego Konferencji Perspektyw, zorganizowanej przez Stowarzyszenie Jabłek w USA. "Jest wiele informacji do przyswojenia. read more

With the Gowri-Ganesha festival approaching on August 27, markets across Bengaluru are experiencing a significant increase in the prices of flowers and fruits. Traders attribute this surge to high demand during the festival period as well as inconsistent supply in recent weeks, a pattern that has now become common practice. read more

Onion growers around Lake Peipus, one of Estonia's main production areas, are reporting a relatively good crop this year, despite smaller bulb sizes than usual. The summer rainfall has not had a negative impact on yields, and in some areas, the conditions have even been supportive of production. read more

The 2025 season of Ecuadorian pitahaya has shown positive results in the yellow variety, high variability in the red variety, challenges from climate change, and a focus on diversifying crops and markets. Major efforts include opening new markets, improving processes with technology, and initiating diversification. read more