This summer, several greenhouses in the Netherlands are experimenting with a new method of cultivating tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants using organic substrate slabs made from jute. This initiative marks a significant advancement for Holland BioProducts in the field of traditional greenhouse horticulture. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl tracks the prices. The price survey is conducted at the end of each week. In week 34, the price of cucumbers at Dirk returned to the previous level, while at other surveyed supermarkets, there were no changes. read more

Research is ongoing to investigate the impact of diet on sleep quality, with findings suggesting that both the quality of food and the timing of meals are significant factors. Studies suggest that consuming heavy meals in the evening may disturb sleep, and avoiding caffeine before bedtime can also have a positive effect. read more

In Italian fields, there is a new natural predator that could help farmers in the fight against aphids, fruit flies, and leafhoppers: it is called Zelus renardii, better known as the "assassin bug". A name that inspires fear, but behind it hides a potential. read more

The black August of watermelons is not just a catchy headline but also represents a dramatic reality for many producers, even experienced ones, attracted by a market that in recent years had brought a lot of satisfaction, thanks to the upward trend in prices. read more

Dümmen Orange has recently completed a hectic yet fruitful summer trial season in North America. The selected Dümmen Orange 2025 spotlight varieties showcase excellence in terms of color, growth habit, and overall performance in the garden. These annuals and perennials have excelled in various regions. read more

W środę, hiszpańskie miasto Buñol będzie gościć 80. edycję walki pomidorowej "Tomatina", podczas której użytych zostanie 120 ton pomidorów podczas godzinnej imprezy. Festiwal przyciąga do 22 000 uczestników, z czego nie-miejscowi płacą 15 euro (17,50 USD) za bilet. Budynki będą pokryte. read more

The new season of Hebei pears from China arrived on the market in July. Huangguan pears have already been placed in cold storage, while Ya pears have just been introduced to the market and will start moving into warehouses in September. "This year looks promising for pear importers and exporters," said Mr. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii pozostaje odporny pomimo niedawnych intensywnych opadów deszczu zakłócających produkcję i logistykę. Rynek radzi sobie z fluktuacjami dostępności na farmach, jednocześnie utrzymując stabilne zapotrzebowanie na kluczowych rynkach - podzielił się Nagoor Shareef Shaik, Dyrektor handlowy świeżych produktów w firmie Sattvaa Owaiss. read more