A Canterbury flower farm has recently fulfilled its largest daffodil order in history for the Cancer Society. Friday was Daffodil Day, an annual event aimed at raising funds for Cancer Society support and research. Hadstock Farm, located near Christchurch, provided the daffodils. read more

India's onion export season is starting well, with strong demand from Southeast Asia and the domestic market compared to last year, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd. "There has been a significant increase in onion production in key growing states. read more

The supply of ginger from Brazil is expected to decrease due to the planting season. "We mainly plant in September and we still have ginger available for export, but at this time, there is generally less supply in the market," says Apanatche Bark of Pommer Fresh Foods. Take a look at the harvesting process in the field. read more

The success of a fruit and vegetable product increasingly depends on genetic improvement and the ability to offer varieties that can meet the needs of both producers and consumers. In the case of melons, the bar for performance has been significantly raised in recent years: read more

It is currently the peak fruit harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, with apples, grapes, blueberries, and citrus fruits entering the market. Proper temperature management in cold chain logistics is essential for maintaining product quality and prolonging shelf life. Even minor fluctuations in temperature can impact the freshness and marketability of the fruits. read more

This year, the supply of Korean Shine Muscat grapes has increased once again. "We anticipate a 30 to 50 percent rise in volume compared to last year," says Elena Kong of Love April. She also mentioned that there was already a 50 percent increase in grape shipments to North America from 2023 to 2024. read more

Citrus producers in the Spanish province of Seville are happy about this year's rains. They have gone from suffering the impact of drought and not being sure whether they would manage to get their productions going to being able to do so and, moreover, with good quality and sizes. "The fields are flourishing thanks to the abundant rainfall," said one farmer. read more

Tegoroczny zbór malin na Ukrainie jest opóźniony o trzy tygodnie z powodu wiosennych przymrozków i niestabilnej pogody. W regionie Tarnopolskim firma rolnicza Viknyny zbiera owoce z 15 hektarów i informuje, że ograniczona podaż już teraz powoduje wzrost cen eksportowych. "Standard" read more

Wyniki wczesnych badań pokazują, jak praktyki w sadach i pakowalniach mogą prowadzić do produkcji owoców bez szkodników dla rynków azjatyckich. Wielkoskalowe badanie w Tasmanii i południowo-wschodnim Queensland generuje dane mające wspierać poszerzenie dostępu do rynków premium poprzez wykazanie podejścia systemowego do mola jabłków. read more

The Agri-TechE's REAP Conference, which gathers potato growers, researchers, innovators, government officials, and agri-business representatives from the UK and abroad, will take place at KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough on November 4, 2025. Baroness Minette Batters, who has recently... read more

The popularność batatów wzrosła w ostatnich latach. Choć od dawna były szeroko spożywane w wielu częściach świata, od kilku dziesięcioleci stały się coraz bardziej znane także w Europie. Jako alternatywa dla zwykłego ziemniaka, bataty są teraz dobrze ugruntowane.

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Each year, new plant varieties and products compete for attention at the Farwest Show. This year, the top selections were honored with Retailer's Choice Awards by a panel of volunteer garden retailers. The awards were presented on August 21 at the Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon. read more

The horticulture sector in Australia is projected to reach a gross value of $19 billion in 2025-26, as reported in ANZ's latest Agri InFocus report. This represents a growth from $18.2 billion in 2024-25, positioning horticulture ahead of cattle and wheat in terms of production value. Export earnings are also expected to rise. read more

From September 23rd to the 25th, 2025, Seed meets Technology will be held in Seed Valley, Netherlands. The event will focus on innovative seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, cultivation systems, and variety choices. The final program will be announced soon. read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) and Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) members can now access the latest GCA Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) course and this time it's designed to help their plant area teams. The Herbaceous Plants course is the 97th workshop to be added to the GCA's… read more

Armenia's largest food exporter, Spayka, has confirmed that Russian authorities in recent days intercepted over 100 of its trucks loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. Karen Baghdasarian, an executive at Spayka, informed RFE/RL's Armenian Service that the company has not yet received an official statement. read more

Apple trees and vineyards knocked down, roofs blown off warehouses, fields flooded. The damages caused by the strong storm that hit the Veronese area on Monday are substantial, with cloudbursts and winds affecting a wide area from Isola Della Scala, Oppeano, Bovolone, Belfiore, to San Bonifacio. read more

Europe leads the world in cut flower sales. In Germany, roses are especially popular, with one in five of them coming from Kenya. In order to promote sustainable cultivation at a Kenyan flower farm and assist a German company in entering the market, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale… read more

At the end of week 35, the average price for truss tomatoes at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives was slightly above one euro. Loose tomatoes were selling at an average of €0.88. These prices are still higher than the long-term average and are approximately. read more

Arporha has inaugurated the largest automated refrigerated cell in southern Italy. The facility is designed to make the entire production process of the agricultural cooperative more efficient, safe, and sustainable. The new cell, presented this morning, completes the entire cycle. read more