The asparagus campaign started relatively early in April due to favorable spring weather in northern France. However, in the last two weeks, the situation has completely changed due to a lack of consumption that is causing production to come to a standstill. "Nobody wants asparagus anymore. We feel that." read more

"Jest to trudna walka, ale jestem dumny, że koncepcja podniosła wygląd kenijskiego przemysłu eksportu kwiatów" – mówi John Kowarsky z Cargolite. Ta innowacyjna koncepcja opakowań obchodzi w tym roku swoje 10-lecie, a na targach IFTEX w Nairobi, w Kenii, odbywających się od 3 do 5 czerwca, read more

Turkey has introduced a new dried fig variety, "Siyah Orak" (Black Sickle), through a collaborative research effort aimed at improving fig cultivation with a focus on health-related benefits. The initiative involved the Erbeyli Fig Research Institute (part of the Ministry of Agriculture). read more

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An innovative agri-photovoltaic plant was recently inaugurated in Ora, South Tyrol, representing a significant step forward in the integration of agricultural production and renewable energy. This is a unique project in the Italian landscape, the result of the work of Eurac Research. read more

In week 20, sales of fruits and vegetables by imposed weight show a slightly positive growth, but with a decrease in volumes. On the other hand, private labels show a more solid performance. Analyzing the different distribution channels, difficulties are observed for... read more

Our monitoring of the Italian wholesale markets continues to track the trends of summer fruits. This week we are in Pescara, inside the La Valle della Pescara agri-food center, where we gathered feedback from Angelo Palestini, the owner. read more

During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro company presented the latest challenges related to the use of acetamiprid, the active substance of the insecticide Mospilan. As she emphasized, changing regulations and requirements are influencing the implementation of this compound in berry farming. read more

An event was held in Scanzano Jonico (Matera) on 27 May 2025, organized by the El Pinar nursery in collaboration with local technicians, to showcase the results of an innovative protocol developed for Inspire variety strawberry plants, aimed at minimizing risks in the post-transplant phase. read more

The first organic farming certification in Greece took place nearly 30 years ago and involved an orange orchard in the Peloponnese. It was conducted by DIO, which is also the country's first organic certification body. Mr. Dimitris Dimitriadis, General Director of the organization, recalls: read more

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved a new measure to temporarily exempt imported potatoes into Kazakhstan from customs duties. The decision, adopted by the EEC Council on May 23, 2025, was officially announced in Moscow and aims to stabilize the domestic retail market amid. read more

Developing and marketing sustainable biological fungicides for post-harvest use to meet the strong demand driven by Green Deal policies. This is the goal of the collaboration between Biotalys (Euronext-BTLS), an AgTech company that develops solutions for read more