Aussie growers could soon reap the benefits of technology from across the globe through a scan of startups that offer innovative solutions to labour challenges. read more

A farmer shared a useful tip for selecting ripe watermelons: check the spacing between the dark and light green lines on the watermelon's rind. The key is to find a watermelon where these lines are at least two fingers' width apart. This method was discovered by a woman who spoke with the farmer. read more

European potato prices are soaring as heavy rains leave spuds mired in the mud, curbing supplies just as demand for the Christmas-dinner staple rises. Farmers in Belgium, France and the UK have sidelined tractors, which have difficulty navigating waterlogged fields, limiting collection. The
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In 2022, 47% of the vegetables and 84% of the fruit consumed in the country were imported (39% and 28% respectively from the EU), and there is a clear consumer preference for local, UK-produced products. read more

Spain and specifically the Association of Exporting Producers of Fruit, Table Grapes and Other Agricultural Products, APOEXPA, will organise the next edition of the International Table Grapes Symposium, an event, which is held every three years, where production, research and innovation

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According to EastFruit analysts, onion prices in Ukraine continue to rise, and the average wholesale price has already reached 14 UAH/kg, which is equivalent to $0.48 US dollars. Thus, since the beginning of harvesting of the late onion varieties in August 2023, prices on the Ukrainian market
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Blueberries will likely be in short supply next year as well due to the world leaders in production Peru that will continue to feel the effect of the El Niño weather phenomenon. “All the people who specialise in weather issues in Peru says El Niño is for two years not just one year,” says
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The grape producing and exporting industry worldwide has undergone a process of change and stress marked by climatic factors, the Covid-19 pandemic, logistical issues at origin and destination, and the cultivation of new varieties that have not achieved the expected results. For this reason, Chile and
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An exciting season is unfolding in the Piana di Fondi for the Sweet Palermo pepper, the result of research work by Rijk Zwaan. Luca Peppe, president of the Agripeppe cooperative, describes the moment for this unique pepper to IFN. read more

Clemenules stand out as Castellón's most important citrus variety. However, other citrus varieties have positively surprised producers this year. Navel orange prices at origin are 80% higher than the average of the last five campaigns, thanks to the shortage of fruit and a growing demand in
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Marta joined the company in 2020 and until now held the position of Technical and Market Development Manager; she has more than 20 years of professional experience in multinationals in the crop protection industry. The De Sangosse Group is one of the companies
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The 2023-2024 commercial campaign of Violì, the made-in-Italy artichoke that brings together, in the consortium of the same name, four major players in the national fruit and vegetable sector, Apofruit, Cericola, Op La Mongolfieraand Peviani, has begun. The harvest is lower than the previous year, due to
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Experimental trials are underway for the final year of the applied research project entitled "Activities aimed at verifying the increase in post-harvest shelf life of fruit and vegetables through the testing of a catalytic hydrated photo-oxidation device".
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At Riyadhstraat 37, situated at the border crossing Meer-Hazeldonk, an unrefrigerated warehouse is available. The warehouse is located 1 km from the entrance to the E19 Antwerp-A16 Breda motorway. read more

A group of inspectors from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) was in Chile almost two weeks ago verifying that the orchards and packing facilities comply with the protocols signed by both countries for the entry of Chilean peaches and apricots into the Chinese market. A common
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Market participants surveyed by in the first week of December were expecting strong shipments ahead of the release of the November position report on 12 December. Estimates for the November shipment figure were reported in the range of 210-255 million pounds, with most respondents returning
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Italian clementines are doing well. The current season cannot be compared with the past ones when it comes to both commercial interest and economic performance. Producers and traders seem pleased and the upcoming festive period is to liven things up further. read more

"No people work on our bell pepper line anymore," begins Machiel Honig, co-owner of ZTI Smart Machines. This Dutch company develops machines for different sectors, including fruit and vegetable processing. "It tips over crates of bell peppers that are eventually processed into half of quartered,
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Lutosa, the Belgian based company, celebrated its 45th anniversary, a journey of four and a half decades 'paved with success, innovation, and a commitment to excellence'. 1988 saw the inauguration of Lutosa’s second plant at Sint-Eloois-Vijve (Waregem), which is also celebrating its 35th
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The Italian pear harvest is again particularly disappointing this year. Alex Weitgruber, pear exporter and Managing Director of Vetter Italia Ltd, based in Lana (South Tyrol), reports that main variety Abate Fetel has suffered particularly catastrophic harvest losses. "If we look at the
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