Avocado cultivation in India is rapidly gaining momentum, and the industry is expected to transition from scattered plantations to organized commercial production in the next 5-10 years, according to Narendra Mohan from Bihar's Department of Agriculture. "India is one of the fastest-growing avocado markets globally, and read more

With the start of the new citrus campaign, Sicilian Red Orange PGI is preparing to face the 2025/26 season in a context marked by climate changes, structural challenges, and, at the same time, new opportunities in the markets. Product quality, management of... read more

Jiffy has announced its participation in IPM Essen 2026, where the company will showcase two innovations aimed at assisting growers in achieving cleaner, stronger, and more sustainable production. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to view a new Jiffy Pot tailored for retail, as well as the new peat-free raw material. read more

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Indonesia is intensifying sustainable research through innovative horticulture programs to tap into the vast potential of the country's ornamental plant industry. Breeding and adaptive cultivation strategies are the main focus to meet the demands of the growing global market. read more

In the lead-up to the holiday season, the tomato market is quite dynamic, characterized by tight supply and stable prices. Despite the scarcity of certain origins, limited import volumes, and ongoing demand for festive meals, French tomatoes manage to maintain their position. Guilhem Flammen, director of read more

As plant health risks continue to reshape global horticulture, introducing Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)-resistant varieties is a major step forward for growers. This December, Hazera officially introduces its latest ToBRFV IR tomato varieties to Southeast Europe, delivering the read more

Amerykańskie rolnictwo nadal boryka się z presją kosztów związaną z polityką handlową i dostępnością siły roboczej. Cła wprowadzone za kadencji prezydenta Donalda Trumpa zwiększyły koszty produkcji rolniczej o ponad 33 miliardy dolarów w 2025 roku, według raportu z grudnia North Dakota State University's Agricultural Trade. read more

When Verte Tower joined the UNICEF StartUp Lab, the Ghanaian agritech company already had a functioning solution but required guidance on the next steps. Six months down the line, the team reports that the accelerator program assisted them in clarifying how their solar-powered vertical farming systems integrate into actual food systems. read more

We are approaching the last moment for Christmas shopping. There are queues in the stores, but instead of sweets, maybe it's worth considering a healthier snack in the form of berries? There is no shortage of them on the store shelves, and in some places, we can buy them at interesting promotions. read more

Ethiopia's horticulture sector has the potential for significant progress if the Ministry of Agriculture implements a geospatial planning tool akin to the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas recently developed in the country. This perspective is shared by Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export… read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) have signed a $10 million agreement to support rural communities affected by potential contamination of agricultural land with mines and explosive remnants of war in Ukraine, EastFruit. read more