The main products of Almeria are tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants, peppers, and cucumbers. However, in order to distinguish themselves, it is necessary to specialize. Some companies have successfully moved away from the typical schedules and varieties. Nevertheless, all face similar challenges: water scarcity and extreme heat. read more

Tesselaar Alstroemeria from Luttelgeest, the Netherlands, has been a well-known player in the floriculture sector for many years. With more than 30 million stems per year, grown on ten hectares, the family business focuses entirely on one product: the alstroemeria. The recent decision to use read more

Kazakhstan is implementing large-scale investment projects aimed at reducing reliance on food imports, with a particular focus on fresh fruit and vegetables. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 202 projects are planned until 2027, many of them targeting greenhouse production, storage, and... read more

Agrintesa, an Italian agricultural cooperative, is evaluating its production and market performance after selling 58 thousand tons of summer stone fruit. "Our production levels are satisfactory," stated director Cristian Moretti. "Although the sale of 58 thousand tons does not fully showcase our potential, we are pleased with the results." read more

W pobliżu małego miasteczka Kaapmuiden w prowincji Mpumalanga zbliża się koniec sezonu warzywnego Lowveld. W okresie zimowym HAK Boerdery uprawia uprawa pieniężna takie jak bakłażany, zielone słodkie papryki, zielona fasola i kapusta na rynki miejskie w Gauteng. HAK Boerdery zostało założone w

The end of the Lowveld vegetable season is fast approaching near the small town of Kaapmuiden in the Mpumalanga province. During winter, HAK Boerdery grows cash crops like aubergines, green sweet peppers, green beans, and cabbage for the municipal markets of Gauteng. HAK Boerdery was established in read more

The potato harvest in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region is progressing steadily despite a season marked by extreme heat and rising production costs. Local farm Alim Agro, cultivating 55 hectares of potatoes, says yields remain close to average thanks to irrigation and modern agronomic support. read more

Despite the European strawberry market being worth around 2.7 billion euros, there has been a 13% decrease in production over the last decade, with cultivated areas dropping to 74,000 hectares. Spain and the Benelux countries remain the main production hubs, while... read more

In September, the grapevine was the protagonist in the fruit and vegetable department, at the peak of its seasonal production and as a symbol of the arrival of autumn. Analyses by Italiafruit News examined the references available in six retail chains in Parma, comparing the data from September 2024. read more

The 7th annual conference of the India Florist Association recently concluded in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Over 150 florists from all over the country participated in the event, which received a warm welcome from local dignitaries. Highlights of the conference included a focus on business strategy and marketing skills. read more

Ukraine's walnut production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is forecasted to be 100,500 metric tons (MT), which is consistent with the previous estimate. The decline in household production is due to the cutting down of older trees, while industrial areas are also contracting as a result of limited investment during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. read more

Growficient sensors currently offer valuable information on water content, electrical conductivity (EC) levels, and dry-out. Recognizing the importance of drain data for optimizing irrigation practices, this information is now accessible on the Growficient dashboard. Dennis Steentjes, Grower Success Manager at Growficient, provides further insight. read more

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published on its official website the international classification and quality brochure for papaya. The document was coordinated by Brazil through the Department of Inspection of Products of Plant Origin (Dipov) of the. read more

The 7th annual conference of the India Florist Association recently concluded in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Over 150 florists from all over the country attended the event, which received a warm welcome from local dignitaries. Highlights of the conference included discussions on business strategy and marketing skills. read more

The potato harvest in the UK is well underway. In Scotland, over 50% of the seed crop has been lifted, and the ware potatoes are in the early stages of harvesting. "We are observing earlier harvests than we did maybe ten years ago," said Robert Doig from Caledonia Potatoes. "This is attributed to the industry becoming more efficient." read more

One way people are exposed to a group of toxic chemicals called PFAS is by consuming fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat products that have come into contact with contaminated soil and water used for irrigation. There is some advice on how farmers can reduce the absorption of PFAS by crops, but it is limited due to various factors. read more

Ecuadorian organic bananas are beginning to make progress in the Asian market, thanks to recent free trade agreements that allow them to compete more effectively with other exporting countries. Currently, all of Ecuador's organic banana exports are sent to Europe and North America, but Asia is starting to gain ground as well. read more

Preparations for the upcoming date season in Tunisia are progressing smoothly, but the exporters are still concerned about the impact of the previous season. Mariem Hamza, a technical sales engineer at Nour Fruit, is optimistic yet cautious: "We have every reason to believe in a successful." read more

The SS8 universal cutter, created and promoted by PND, an Italian manufacturer of fruit processing equipment, is a versatile, user-friendly, and easy-to-maintain tool. Virginia Cascella, the company's export manager, closely monitors shifts in emerging markets and their requirements. She provided us with a read more

Growficient sensors already offer information on water content, EC levels, and dry-out. Since drain data is also essential for an effective irrigation plan, it is now displayed on the Growficient dashboard. Dennis Steentjes, Grower Success Manager at Growficient, provides an explanation. read more

Growficient sensors currently offer information on water content, EC levels, and dry-out. In addition to these, drain data is now also displayed on the Growficient dashboard, as it plays a critical role in optimizing irrigation strategies. Dennis Steentjes, the Grower Success Manager at Growficient, elaborates on this new feature. read more