Attendees at last week's South African event on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour listened to a presentation from Brian Windsor, a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables. Mr. Windsor, who has experience as both a farmer and an auditor, discussed the ongoing enhancement of standards to cover the wide range of requirements. read more

In the U.S., 47 percent of the workforce is women, a number that has surged by 114% over the last two decades; however, within the green industry, this figure drops to just 9 percent. While there has been notable progress, there is room for encouraging more women to enter the industry and boost their representation. read more

The VI Spanish New Potato Congress, organized by the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters, Flowers and Plants

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"On Earth Day, we have the opportunity to once again highlight the importance of agriculture for our nation. The Meloni government, since taking office, has prioritized putting this sector at the center of its agenda both in Italy and in Europe." read more

W wyniku ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, gruszek i owoców pestkowych została częściowo uszkodzona, donoszą analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały read more

The Organic Fruit Vegetable Producers Association is pleased to announce the beginning of the harvest for domestically and regionally grown tomatoes from controlled organic cultivation. Consumers are now able to buy fresh regional tomatoes, signaling a shift from imported goods to locally produced fruits and vegetables. This... read more

Uzbekistan is scheduled to supply fruits and vegetables valued at over 10 million euros to Bashkortostan, following a contract signed between the Bashkir enterprise "Eurasia - Ufa" and a sales company from Uzbekistan at the current international exhibition "Innoprom. Central Asia" in Tashkent. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sukces Egiptu w eksporcie pomarańczy do Unii Europejskiej w tym sezonie ma bardzo nieprzyjemną stronę dla kraju – nadzwyczaj niskie ceny na rynku krajowym. Jakie są przyczyny tej sytuacji i co można zrobić w tej sprawie? Głównym powodem jest
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The Romagna strawberry harvest has started a week ago with the first picking of the Joly and Elodì varieties. This was announced by Filippo Fabbri from the Fabbri agricultural company in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), who is also a member of the Agribologna Consortium and an active witness for IFN. read more

For years, Pleunis Mushrooms in Kinrooi cultivated a small batch of Lion's Mane mushrooms each winter, overshadowed by its larger counterparts such as Shiitake, Maitake, and King Oyster mushrooms. During the summer, cultivation came to a complete halt due to a lack of demand in the fresh market. read more

The annual apple and pear crop estimate from New Zealand Apples and Pears, released in February 2024, projected a 12% increase in the national crop compared to the 2022 total. This represents a recovery from the significant damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to the 2023 crop. Export volume was included in the forecast. read more

In New Zealand, the kiwifruit sector is currently undergoing a successful harvest season, thanks to favorable weather conditions, a consistent labor supply, and the high quality of the fruit. Colin Bond, the CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), highlighted that the Bay of Plenty region has been observing a continuous and read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ostatni tydzień w regionie EastFruit przyniósł wiele niespodzianek dla uczestników rynku. Po pierwsze, podaż jabłek gwałtownie wzrosła na największej platformie handlowej regionu - opartej na Telegramie platformie handlowej EF Trade Platform. Było to zaskakujące wydarzenie, podczas gdy read more

At Macfrut, innovation in the sector can be appreciated firsthand, in an area of about 3,000 square meters, divided into two pavilions: one dedicated to fruit growing.

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After more than 20 years of growing radishes in Italy, Willem-Jan Coolbergen of Ortolanda Borgo-Grappa has been increasingly contemplating the future. "I am here mainly for the farm and the company. However, my heart is in the Netherlands. I still watch Dutch TV, and as an..." read more

Panama will also be represented at Macfrut. The collaboration with Cesena Fiera has led to the participation of several delegations from Central and South America, including one from Panama. "In our country," says Damaris Pianetta from Propanama, "our farms produce various types of fruits." read more

The first edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo has concluded, bringing together the entire production chain of the sector, with the participation of 45 countries and 8 Brazilian states (São Paulo, Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão, Pará, Espírito Santo, and Paraná), as well as 12,000 attendees. read more

On Saturday, April 20th, the official start of the asparagus season was celebrated at Hoeve 't Bommesaarke in Kinrooi. Flemish Minister of Agriculture Jo Brouns was a special guest at the farm of Leo Henckens and Carine Snijkers for the occasion. "It's always a special moment to inform people that we have started." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, nadwyżka cebuli na regionalnym rynku dotarła teraz do Ukrainy. W szczególności, oferty darmowej cebuli zaczęły pojawiać się na największej regionalnej platformie handlowej EF Trade Platform. "Oddam moją cebulę za darmo każdemu, kto zgodzi się się nią zaopiekować." read more

A study conducted by scientists at the University of Tokyo has found that rose essential oil can stimulate defense genes in tomatoes and attract predators of pests, protecting crops and allowing for a reduction... read more