Anyone strolling through a farmers market in Iowa will notice the growing popularity of fresh-cut flowers. They are becoming more easily accessible as shoppers complement their purchases of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or baked goods with a beautiful bouquet for their kitchen table or a potted plant for their front porch. read more

On Monday, May 13, 2024, the International Working Group in spinach (IWGP) identified a new strain of the downy mildew pathogen (Peronospora effusa) on spinach, named Pe.20. Numerous downy mildew isolates exhibiting this new virulence pattern have been documented in Europe and the U.S. in 2023, leading to this designation. read more

Technologies in agriculture are constantly advancing, resulting in a wealth of real-time, precise crop data. The Agromanager seeks to offer farmers a comprehensive solution that offers traders and retailers immediate insights into specific aspects of the fruit they intend to buy. "The Agromanager" read more

W pierwszym kwartale 2024 roku Peru wyeksportowało rekordowe 8 453 ton imbiru wartych ponad 22,6 miliona dolarów. Wzrost ten wynika z rosnącego globalnego popytu na zdrowe i funkcjonalne produkty spożywcze, według Sierra y Selva Exportadora. Stany Zjednoczone, Holandia, Kanada i Niemcy były jednymi z odbiorców. read more

The prominent South African fruit marketer, Tru-Cape, has once again partnered with the retailer Food Lover's Market to address food insecurity in the country. read more

This value is accompanied by a turnover of 22.6 million US dollars, as reported by agraria.pe citing Trade Intelligence from Sierra y Selva Exportadora. Among the top 20 international markets for Peruvian ginger are the United States, the Netherlands, read more

The tracking model focuses on the EU market, forecasting the supply in the market and demonstrating how it aligns with the expected demand. This allows lemon exporters targeting the EU market to see where the supply meets the demand. read more

According to the companies, the robot is equipped with state-of-the-art image processing technology to scan and harvest ripe tomatoes. Artemy has an automatic function that uses sensors and image recognition technology to navigate the rows in the greenhouse automatically. read more

VYNYTY ProPress by Bayer is a solution designed to combat pests in the cultivation of tomatoes and peaches using confusion techniques. What's new about it is that the pheromones are applied directly to plant stems or greenhouse structures within an adhesive gel. read more

According to a recent study published in the journal "Entomologica Generalis," the butterfly species can also transmit the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). In their experiments, the scientists were able to demonstrate that the moths can infect healthy plant populations. read more

Sezon na południowoafrykańskie borówki rozpoczął się na północy kraju, i oczekuje się, że pierwsze wysyłki eksportowe rozpoczną się w ciągu czterech tygodni. read more

Due to the above-average warm temperatures in recent weeks, around 40 strawberry farmers from Burgenland have already started with the strawberry harvest, and the people of Burgenland can once again enjoy regional strawberries. read more

The production of Dominican mango is constantly increasing: More and more producers are focusing on cultivating the popular fruit, as explained at the "Mango Day" at Macfrut. Mangos offer a great added value due to their high quality and characteristics. read more

With over 180 participants on site in Stuttgart-Hohenheim and an online audience of around 100 people, the 18th edition of the professional congress brought together more fruit tree stakeholders than ever before. The reason: For several years now, the. read more

Nathan Lada is one of the four co-owners of Green Things Farm Collective, a diversified vegetable farm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The farmers grow a variety of fresh market vegetables and cut flowers for CSA memberships, farmers markets, small grocery stores, and small wholesale markets. read more

The New Zealand apple harvest started slowly, but began to accelerate in March and has been in full swing since then. Volumes appear to be slightly lower than estimated for most varieties due to smaller sizes. "The weather has been exceptional throughout the entire harvest period. read more

Bulltec has designed and installed an electronic fennel processing and grading system for Colt.Or in Ortucchio (L'Aquila). "The system is constructed entirely of stainless steel and allows for the processing of harvested fennel to prepare it for shipping. The grading machine is patented, and the system includes... read more

The participation in Macfrut 2024 was an opportunity for Unitec to celebrate as it marked the 100-year anniversary of the company (1924-2024). It was in 1924 when the first sorters by Dalle Vacche appeared in Massa Lombarda. This historical milestone for the company was celebrated through the integration of new technologies and advancements. read more

"Było nam potrzebne coś innowacyjnego, na przykład opakowanie, które wyróżniałoby nasze produkty, a jednocześnie gwarantowałoby im długą trwałość. Udało nam się to osiągnąć dzięki temu rodzajowi opakowania z tektury, które prezentuje produkt wewnątrz w sposób bardziej przyciągający wzrok," mówi Leonardo... read more

In this way, the company from Huelva, with headquarters and fields in Lepe, Seville, and Tordesillas, consolidates its position as a varietal breeder, following the magnificent results achieved during the last campaign, while adapting to the new challenges of a sector that is experiencing intense changes. read more