The Romanian vegetable sector is still experiencing a decrease in competitiveness, as imports from countries like the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, and Italy dominate supermarket shelves and market stalls. Local produce is finding it challenging to compete against these imported vegetables. read more

Tulip grower Ronico has produced 330 million tulip clusters – 200 million in their advanced greenhouse and 130 million in the open area. As a part of their commitment to sustainability, the company has decided to take gradual steps each year. A crucial move in this direction is the installation of their own solar panels. read more

A decrease in volume consumption but an increase in value, healthy export numbers, and a seasonality that is unmatched among stone fruits. The Italian plums are confirming their role as leaders in the sector at the moment, with sales extending all the way into November. This is what emerges from the Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor. read more

Biobest has recently enhanced its Side Effects app, a robust decision-support tool created to assist users in making informed decisions about pesticide usage, while safeguarding beneficial organisms crucial to IPM programs. The updated app provides more data points, additional user languages, and streamlines the process. read more

Podobnie jak w przypadku konwencjonalnych zbiorów winogron stołowych z Kalifornii, również organiczne plony są silne. „To był naprawdę dobry rok winogronowy” - mówi Rick Kilby z firmy Earl's Organic Produce. „Nasz dostęp był punktualny i o świetnej jakości. Łagodne lato to idealna pogoda dla...” read more

How do growers deal with crop protection? What rules, obstacles, or prejudices do they encounter? Royal FloraHolland gives growers the opportunity to share their experiences. Nancy Kurgat from Sian Flowers in Kenya produces roses and summer flowers, among other things. Sian Flowers sells its. read more

The organic apple season of VIP Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta concludes with a positive outcome. The last batches of the harvest were shipped in mid-August from the packaging center in Castelbello. read more

Dla operatorów komercyjnych szklarni, podejście do ekranów szklarni nie polega tylko na blokowaniu słońca - chodzi o optymalizację całego środowiska do wzrostu roślin. "Ewolucja technologii ekranów oznacza, że ekran sprzed nawet dekady może aktywnie utrudniać wzrost twojej aktualnej uprawy." read more

W uprawie owoców w Kuwejcie praktykuje się małą skalę i jest to zazwyczaj bardziej hobby niż działalność komercyjna. Niemniej jednak, producenci nie szczędzą kosztów, stosując zaawansowane szklarnie i importując rośliny. Cieszą się dużym spokojem, ponieważ straty są po prostu niemożliwe dzięki interwencji rządu. read more

Eimskip reported strong results for the second quarter of 2025, characterized by high volumes in container liner services and increased activity in logistics. However, margins in the forwarding segment were affected by a significant drop in global freight rates. Sailing system volumes also saw growth during this period. read more

The table grape harvest campaign of O.P. Agritalia, the producer organization in Puglia and Sicily, is in full swing: significant volumes and substantial quantities of organic and PGI grapes. The campaign for table grapes by O.P. Agritalia. read more

Irpina's hazelnut farming is experiencing one of the most difficult years ever. Early shedding, worsened by climate changes, parasites, and nutritional imbalances, has drastically reduced production: in Avellino, it will not exceed 4,000 tons, with an average decrease of 50% and peaks up to read more

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has expressed concern over the U.S. government's decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on goods of Indian origin, bringing total duties on many export categories up to as high as 50%. The tariff increase, which will be effective from August 27, 2025, is anticipated to... read more

During the Annual Stakeholder Engagement Meeting of the South African Cultivar and Technology Agency in Pretoria, concerns were raised about the effectiveness of farmer development programs. One highlighted issue was "double dipping," where the same group of farmers repeatedly benefits from grants and... read more

Important volumes characterize the 2025 table grape campaign of O.P. Agritalia, a producers' organization based in Puglia and Sicily, known for the values it expresses - agricultural tradition, innovation, and social responsibility - and for its established partnership. read more

Westfalia Fruit will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, with a focus on the increasing demand for avocados in Asian markets. Hans Boyum, Customer Director for Developing Markets, stated that avocado consumption is on the rise in the region, presenting opportunities for collaboration with. read more

Rising labor costs and decreasing availability of workforce make the mechanization of blueberry harvesting not so much an option as a necessity. At Agronom Berries plantation in Parczew, two different approaches to the same challenge have been presented: autonomous

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UK retailers are performing indicated that sales volumes fell sharply in the year to August, with orders placed with suppliers also dropping at a fast pace. Despite this, retailers said they expect sales volumes to stabilise next month, with prices rising at a much slower rate. read more

"On the steep terraces of the Amalfi Coast, centuries-old agricultural communities have created a unique landscape, made up of lemon groves, olive groves, and vineyards overlooking the sea. It is here that the Sfusato Amalfitano is cultivated, the symbol of our heroic agriculture." read more

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