The new study describes a novel method for isolating individual cells (protoplasts) from the leaf tissue of raspberry microplants grown in sterile tissue culture, report the researchers. read more

As South Africa approaches the end of the citrus season, the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) is impressed by the measures taken by producers to promote sustainability. read more

The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama - the largest economic association in the country - has welcomed the return of Chiquita, which was confirmed over the weekend of week 35. read more

The mango sector, as reported by reefertrends, collapsed after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Brazil. Brazilian producers redirected their shipments to Europe, leading to market saturation, affecting Israeli exports, and. read more

The Saxon fruit farmers expect to harvest nearly 47,000 tons of fruit of good quality this year. In the previous year, the annual harvest was only 5,461 tons due to late frosts. read more

The Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of Panama - the largest business association in the country - has expressed its satisfaction with the return of the banana company Chiquita, whose comeback was confirmed over the weekend. read more

During the event, there are numerous opportunities to exchange views on the opportunities and challenges in the industry. read more

Hiszpania zanotowała wzrost importu świeżych owoców i warzyw w pierwszej połowie roku (H1). read more

OZblu, the premium blueberry brand owned by United Exports, will introduce a trademarked Chinese brand name 蓝有 (Lán Yǒu) at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong. read more

Agriculture in Lanzarote is characterized by dry farming systems that make use of volcanic gravel and marine-origin sands to conserve scarce rainfall. Crops like sweet potatoes and watermelons are grown in these conditions, with soil protection provided by layers of volcanic gravel or organic matter. read more

Six weeks after the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement ended, Mexican growers are struggling to adapt to the imposition of dumping tariffs on exports to the United States, which continues to be a burden, according to Jorge Manuel Del Toro Chávez, general director of Finka. "The reality is that the tariffs..." read more

Eksport tegorocznych greckich jabłek do Egiptu rozpoczął się w dobrym tempie. Egipt tradycyjnie jest najważniejszym rynkiem zbytu dla greckich jabłek, absorbując, zgodnie z najnowszymi pełnymi oficjalnymi danymi Hellenic Statistical Authority, 62,73% eksportu greckich jabłek w 2024 roku. Jako pan Amer Elsherbiny, read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September" read more

It all started fifteen years ago when three dedicated growers got involved in the cultivation of this unique apple, the Reine des Reinettes. "At that time, SICA Gerfruit, Cofruid'Oc, and Les Vergers de la Blottière were all producing Reine des Reinettes apples. However, this variety is quite demanding and..." read more

The traditional launch of the French apple pear campaign took place last week in Paris, organized by the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP). The campaign for French apples appears promising, especially considering the situation in Europe. As for pears, the current priority is to diversify varieties and... read more

Crops lying on the ground in a few minutes, hectares of vegetables and vineyards compromised, farms forced to stop and employees left at home. This is the dramatic toll of the recent bad weather in Emilia-Romagna, which has severely hit the region, bringing the countryside to its knees. read more

Syd St. John has been farming intermittently since the age of 16. They began in 2018 by growing microgreens and tomatoes in a greenhouse at an urban farm in Detroit, and continued farming after relocating to Franklin County in 2020. Upon moving, they worked at Red Fire Farm. read more

The Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture in the Algarve reached €811 million (US$880 million) in 2023, representing 4% of the region's GVA. Nationally, agriculture accounts for 2.4%, meaning the Algarve's sector is 46% above the national average. These figures were presented at the launch of. read more

Generations change, but the tradition of bringing flowers to school on 1 September remains the same. The rainy summer has also had a negative impact on local flower growers, and shops are replacing home-grown flowers with those grown abroad, Latvian Radio reports. "I can't imagine 1 September without a bouquet of flowers," said one parent. read more

Fall Creek is expanding its team in southern Chile to take advantage of the region's suitability for growing varieties with high cold requirements. These varieties are predominantly cultivated in Chile to satisfy the global demand for high-quality fruit during the country's natural production season. read more