Florverde Sustainable Flowers (FSF) is an international certification scheme in floriculture. Thanks to FSF, Colombian flower growers are not only exporting flowers, but also sharing knowledge and best practices globally. FSF continuously monitors and enhances the origin and traceability of flowers. read more

In Romagna, the persimmon is not just a fruit: it is a symbol, a piece of collective identity. In every home, whether it belongs to a fruit grower or not, a persimmon plant inevitably sprouts, testifying to a deep connection between this land and a crop that has been telling its story for over a century. read more

Producing flowers in Tasmania, a local flower producer is advocating for the implementation of country of origin labeling on imported blooms, which currently make up approximately half of the Australian market. Australian flower growers, facing challenges in competing with low-cost imports, have been pushing for this change for many years. Pip Sadler, along with her brother Rob Sadler, is at the forefront of this effort. read more

The labor shortage has also affected the fruit and vegetable sector significantly. There is a lack of workers at every stage of the process - whether it's in the fields, warehouses, or logistics. This is where Temra GmbH, based in Hamburg, comes in to provide contract services. read more

Wraz z rozpoczęciem sezonu żniw w 2025 roku w Europie, producenci we Francji, we Włoszech i w Grecji rozpoczynają nowy cykl produkcji, skupiając się na zarządzaniu plonami i utrzymaniu standardów jakości. Według danych udostępnionych przez kampanię The Charming Taste of Europe, współfinansowaną przez Unię Europejską. read more

Według ukraińskich producentów ziemniaków, roczna produkcja wynosi od 9 do 11 milionów ton. Pomimo imponujących ilości, większość tej produkcji trafia na rynek krajowy, ponieważ możliwości eksportu są ograniczone. Bez międzynarodowych nabywców większość gospodarstw skupia się na zbóż i oleistych. read more

The green lettuce aphid, Nasonovia ribisnigri, remains a persistent problem for leafy vegetable growers in Europe. In response to this challenge, Dutch breeding company Enza Zaden has created new varieties of iceberg lettuce that offer intermediate resistance to the Nr:1 biotype of the aphid, as well as full resistance to Bremia. read more

The Polish Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture (ARiMR) predicts that this year's potato production will reach 6.8 million tons, which is 15% more than last season. This increase is due to the expansion of cultivated areas and higher yields per hectare, supported by favorable prices. read more

Brazilian Tahiti limes are scheduled to enter the Indian market for the first time this week, with the initial trial shipment anticipated to arrive on 24th October, according to Mahendra M. Shivaraju of Scion Agricos, the fresh produce importer-exporter managing the shipment. "This move is in line with new bilateral relations between the two countries." read more

Avocado cultivation is consistently increasing in the Valencia Region, gradually taking over traditional crops such as oranges and, more recently, persimmons. Although persimmons remain popular internationally, the area dedicated to their cultivation has decreased due to difficulties in controlling the cotonet pest and the high associated costs. read more

On the occasion of the General States on Health and Safety at Work, organized in Parliament by the parliamentary inquiry commission on working conditions, Federacma - Confcommercio Federation of national associations of agricultural machinery retailers, operators and from read more