The new partnership enables Axia Vegetable Seeds to streamline the registration of trials for the demo departments and optimize cultivation strategies with Source.ag's solutions. read more

Situated at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa benefits from a mostly temperate climate and fertile river valleys, allowing it to emerge as a significant producer of fruits that cater to the opposite seasonal demand in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

What is new is the spread of disease carriers, the reed-glasswing leafhoppers, for which there is currently no effective protection measure. The transmitted bacterial diseases, however, have the potential to cause significant yield, quality, and storage losses, up to complete crop failure. read more

Dutch AI solutions provider Source.ag has announced a partnership with breeder Axia Vegetable Seeds, known for their high-yield vegetable hybrids. Axia will be integrating Source.ag's solutions into its Demo Greenhouse to enhance operational efficiency. read more

The freeze-dried berries from a farm in Dundee are helping three Scottish adventurers fend off scurvy while out at sea. read more

In 2025, Germany will be blessed with two delightful holidays, which according to the network of asparagus and berry associations are much needed: the "Day of the German Strawberry" and for the first time the "Day of the German Blueberry" on July 7th. Initiated by the network of asparagus and berry associations. read more

Aldi has announced that it is encouraging shoppers to buy British early this spring by reducing the price of its domestically grown strawberries in stores. read more

The mission: to spread scattered fruit trees into all minds and mouths and to spark enthusiasm for intangible cultural heritage. The network emphasizes that natural, high-stemmed scattered orchards are a good example of how to balance nature conservation and land use. read more

According to the scientists, the results of the new study confirm the assumption that ecosystems are often simultaneously limited by more than one nutrient. Therefore, fertilizing with multiple nutrients can promote the relationship between biomass and precipitation. read more

Malezja uzyskała zgodę na eksport świeżych kokosów do Chin po tym, jak oba kraje podpisały Memorandum o Porozumieniu (MoU) w sprawie nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego 16 kwietnia.

Polish translation: Malaysia has obtained approval to export fresh coconuts to China after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new Phytosanitary protocol on 16 April. read more

The red-fleshed apple brand Kissabel has emphasized the expansion of its product offering in the Southern Hemisphere as it wraps up its successful campaign in Europe and North America. read more

After the success of the sales campaign in Europe and North America, the development of Kissabel® continues with the new harvest in the Southern Hemisphere. The disruptive range of apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red is continuing its development phase in Australia, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Among the methods of protecting berry plants from frosts, solutions involving the use of specialized products are used. Their task may be to thicken cell juices or strengthen the plants' immune response. We have prepared recommendations.

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Tanzania's decision to restrict the export of its bananas to South Africa has caught South African trade analysts off guard and has raised concerns among South African banana farmers. What the Tanzanian media is portraying as a "trade dispute" has left South Africa puzzled, with critics arguing that Tanzania's retaliatory measures are illogical and offer no benefits. read more

Podczas wizyty roboczej w Tokio, flamandzki minister rolnictwa Jo Brouns (cd&v) ponownie zwrócił uwagę na długotrwałą sprawę eksportu belgijskich gruszek - informuje VILT. Wniosek, który był w toku od 2012 roku, obecnie znajduje się w fazie drugiej z pięciu, w części z powodu rygorystycznych… read more

Hortifrut, a grower and marketer of berries, has joined the B Corp movement, a prestigious recognition that certifies its commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. This achievement highlights the company's ongoing effort to balance economic success with a positive impact on society and the environment. read more

European apricot production is slightly down this year, at 508,291 tons, compared with 536,167 tons in 2024 (-10%). All production areas have been affected by the spring weather (temperatures lower than usual and rainfall), which has affected early varieties and delayed harvesting by 10 to 15 days. read more

Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are read more

"Cinzia Scivoletto, Senior Sales, stated, 'Currently, we supply our carrots to approximately 23 out of the 27 EU countries. This year has been exceptional in terms of both quantity and quality, and we anticipate a highly positive response from the markets, largely due to the strong reputation we have developed over the years.'" read more