The recent hailstorms have caused a further decrease in the initial forecasts for the stone fruit harvest in Lleida. The first part of the season has started, with prices for almost all products being favorable due to high demand and reduced supply, both domestically and in other competing countries. Currently, we are... read more

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company has once again made its mark at the National Plant Show with the launch of the Bransford Webbs app, as well as winning the Best New Plant in the Shrub and Climber category. The new ordering app, available for download on both the Apple Store and Google Play, will allow... read more

"Cherries are one of my favorite commodities to sell and merchandise," says Brian Dey with Four Seasons Produce. One of Dey's responsibilities includes building store displays. "We are coming into the Northwest cherry season, which is always an exciting time of year. Displays with cherries offer." read more

Banana prices in several Latin American countries decreased this week, with Colombia, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua all reporting lower average prices compared to the previous week. The trend shows a modest but consistent decline. In Colombia, the average price per kilogram dropped from read more

Rząd Wielkiej Brytanii uwzględnił agrotechnologię i precyzyjne hodowle jako kluczowe elementy swojej Nowoczesnej Strategii Przemysłowej, co stanowi istotne zwycięstwo dla NFU i szerszego sektora rolnictwa w Wielkiej Brytanii. Dziesięcioletnia strategia jest fundamentem szerszej agendy wzrostu rządu, mającej na celu stworzenie

The UK government has included agri-tech and precision breeding as key components of its Modern Industrial Strategy, marking a significant win for the NFU and the broader UK farming sector. The ten-year strategy is a cornerstone of the government's wider growth agenda, aiming to create a read more

Aldi in the UK has announced that it will provide faster payments to small-scale produce farmers and suppliers. This initiative is part of Aldi's ongoing dedication to supporting British businesses and the broader farming sector. The decision comes after a prolonged period of dry weather. read more

All Aussie Farmers sells high-quality Australian-grown produce at the Melbourne Wholesale market, catering exclusively to their main customers, which include high-end independent retailers and food service clients. "We work with around 200 growers throughout the year, our main..." read more

"By making this investment, we are truly backing up our words with action," said Simon Walter, Head of Business Unit Vegetables at KWS, during the recent inauguration of a new R&D facility in Andijk. As the 'new kid on the (vegetable) block', this German family-owned company is making significant strides. read more

The shrinking international trade window caused by the progress of producers in the Northern Hemisphere and the continued increase in logistics costs have prompted Chilean apple producers to shift their focus towards varietal diversification in the 2025 season. The apple campaign is currently in progress for the Chilean company San. read more

Controlled Environment Farms (CEF) is revolutionizing indoor agriculture with a new structural approach. Instead of renovating entire buildings to cultivate one crop in a specific environment, the company's method focuses on a modular and patented innovation: the growing capsule. Each capsule... read more

On the Friday following the Greentech, Prins Group, in partnership with Prins Greenhouses and Prins USA, hosted its very first Grower Day event tailored specifically for visiting North American growers. With many international growers already in the Netherlands for the Greentech, the team saw a read more

When you are a start-up with a limited budget and in need of equipment, participating in a machinery auction could be a viable solution. "It saves costs. That's definitely a significant factor when purchasing machines at auction," says John van Berlo of Industrial Auctions, an international online auction platform. read more

That Flower Feeling has appointed four new Board Members and a new Marketing Committee Member. The newly appointed members of the TFF Board include Corrine Heck, who serves as the CEO of Details Flowers Software. Joining her is Lisa Nason, the Marketing Director at Kennicott Brothers. read more

Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have reignited concerns about global energy and input flows through the Middle East, placing renewed geopolitical stress on one of the world's most critical shipping routes: the Strait of Hormuz. On June 22, Iran's parliament voted in favor of closing read more

W naszych wcześniejszych artykułach z serii FlowerTrials, eksplorowaliśmy rośliny przyjazne dla pszczół w części 1 oraz kompaktowe rośliny w części 2. W tym trzecim i ostatnim artykule skupimy się na roślinach o jednolitym wyglądzie, jadalnych roślinach oraz tych, które kwitną wcześnie lub mają długi okres kwitnienia.

In our earlier articles from the FlowerTrials series, we explored bee-friendly plants in part 1 and compact plants in part 2. In this third and final article, we'll focus on plants that are uniform in appearance, edible, and those that bloom early or have a long flowering period. read more

On June 24th, a pre-season meeting of members of the Polish Blueberry Growers Association took place in Skierniewice. It was an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest investments and achievements of the Horticultural Institute in Skierniewice. read more

Fidelity Bank Ghana has once again positioned itself at the forefront of Ghana's export-led growth agenda, with a strong call for cutting-edge sustainable solutions to unlock the full potential of the horticultural sector. Speaking at the Ghana Horticultural Expo 2025, under the theme read more

An organic citrus grower in the Eastern Cape claims to have discovered a method to improve Europe's cold sterilization protocol, which has been causing losses for their wax- and fungicide-free organic oranges since its contentious implementation in 2022. "It's the fourth year of the cold sterilization protocol and we've" read more

Zgodnie z sezonem, popyt na cykorę znacząco spadł w ostatnich tygodniach. "Popyt był wysoki i stabilny do końca kwietnia, ale był nieco bardziej ograniczony w maju. Jednak na koniec miesiąca nastąpił kolejny wzrost, dzięki nieco chłodniejszej pogodzie. W tygodniu kalendarzowym 23/24, popyt. read more

Urban Organic Farming Community (UOFC) held its Vegetable Market Day at Klipspruit West Secondary School, showcasing the initial harvest of organic vegetables, including beetroot, spinach, garlic, spring onions, and carrots. Attendees were exposed to products such as homemade Ubuntu spinach dip. read more