The Maharashtra government has decided to implement a ban on artificial flowers, State Horticulture Minister Bharat Gogawale announced in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. The decision came after a meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday. Minister Gogawale stated, "We are
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As part of its ongoing program of workshops, masterclasses, and sharing of best practices through the Nursery Network group, members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) had the opportunity to participate in a three-day study tour in Denmark, visiting various growers and businesses. HTA members went on tours. read more

Not so long ago, avocado consumption was uncommon in Spain. However, in just a few years, it has become widely popular and is now commonly found, even in the form of guacamole, in the ready-to-eat segment. The Costa Tropical is now recognized as another important production area for this highly valued fruit in Europe. read more

The Sicilian table grape sector is currently in a positive phase, with high-quality grapes that have a high sugar content ranging from 16 to 18 Brix for traditional grapes and 18 to 22 Brix for seedless grapes. The timing of harvesting operations is crucial to ensure the sweetness and quality of the grapes. read more

Aimed at making flowers more affordable during the Onam season, Chrysanthemum cultivation has begun at the Thrikkara Fire Station Compound. The flowers are being grown in 200 grow bags placed on top of the underground water tank at the fire station. The responsibility of nurturing the plants
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The India-grown dragon fruit is becoming more popular as an export product, says Priyanka Chhutani, director of The Aril Company: "India's agricultural export landscape is rapidly evolving, and one of the most promising additions to this growth story is the dragon fruit. This is a vibrant, read more

A revolutionary technological advancement for more efficient management of unwanted weeds in the lower sections of orchards and vineyards has been introduced by the Italian company Rinieri. The Turbo Evo Lite model utilizes feeler rods to autonomously control the lateral movement of the machinery. read more

The latest update on data regarding Italian fruit and vegetable exports, released by Istat and analyzed by Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, confirms the positive trend that has been strengthening since the beginning of the year. In the first four months of 2025, the trade balance shows a surplus of 260 million. read more

In the week ending 13 July 2025 (week 28), average wholesale prices for ACP bananas (€/100kg) saw notable changes in several European countries compared to the previous week (week 27, ending 6 July 2025), according to the latest market data. Spain (ES) experienced a sharp drop in prices. read more

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Produkcja brzoskwiń na Tajwanie ma osiągnąć 17 000 ton w 2025 roku, zgodnie z nowym raportem opublikowanym przez Służbę Rolnictwa Zagranicznego USDA - liczba ta obejmuje zwiększoną proporcję odmian niskich wymagań chłodniczych. read more

The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) has announced that its 2025 Demonstration Day will take place on Thursday, October 2nd near Honingham, Norfolk, hosted by Tompsett Growers. read more

The New Zealand exporter T&G Global has confirmed that it is up for sale and has appointed Craigs Investment Partners to assist with this process. After months of speculation, the company also announced that it has received a number of expressions of interest for... read more

As the company announces, a corresponding agreement has been signed with a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) which is divesting its shares. Triton, a European investor specializing in medium-sized companies, has been a shareholder in IFCO since 2019. read more

Ostatnia ekspedycja filmowa i fotograficzna Beanstalk Global do Portugalii była ogromnym sukcesem, podróż podjęta z jednym wyraźnym celem: uchwycenie i promowanie najlepszych gospodarstw rolnych i świeżych produktów w całym kraju. read more

Growth drivers include increasing health awareness, urban food trends, as well as technological advancements in indoor and vertical farming. According to analyses, nutrient-rich young plants are particularly in demand among Millennials and Gen Z. read more

As there is no domestic cultivation, Taiwan relies entirely on imports. The main supplying countries are the United States, Chile, and New Zealand. In recent years, the Chilean cherry season coincided with the Chinese New Year in Taiwan - read more

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced the opening of its new fully-owned subsidiary in Colombia. read more

With Brazil's mango and grape harvests set to begin in just days, the imposition of a 50% import tariff by the US in early August raises the possibility of the fruit being redirected to other countries in Europe or Asia. This could potentially have a significant impact on market prices. read more

As June came to an end, Europe's unrelenting heatwave persisted. A heat dome settled over the continent, bringing scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C to many parts of France, leading to the closure of hundreds of schools and even the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, a touring 'Heat read more