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In an interview with SEEDS, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), Taras Bashtannyk, was asked how the geography of horticultural crop production in Ukraine changed from the beginning of the invasion? Bashtannyk said: "Watermelons used to be produced mainly in the
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Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen extend cooperation
2024-03-05 00:00
Hortiflorexpo China and IPM Essen are continuing their partnership. The two trade fairs aim to promote international exchange on all aspects of the horticultural industry in China. They are also opening up a new business network for German exhibitors in particular. The next event, "Hortiflorexpo
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Anthurium producer Rijnplant from De Lier (the Netherlands), part of Dümmen Orange since 2015, is independent again as of March 1. Under the leadership of director Paulo Reis, Rijnplant is committed to continuing its service to customers worldwide, offering a diverse and innovative range of
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Researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, in a study published by the American Health Association, have identified the optimal daily intake of fruits and vegetables to enhance longevity and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. According to lead author Dong Wang, consuming two
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Green manure that allows subsidies of up to 500 euro per hectare
2024-03-05 00:00
One of the objectives of the CAP is the reconstitution of protected environments for pollinating insects: eco-scheme 5 encompasses the EU's commitment to reducing pesticides, in synergy with the reconstitution of areas composed of melliferous and nectariferous species, a source of
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It has been a very wet winter all round and the Channel Islands have not escaped the downpours. Since November Jersey has seen 180mm more than 30-year average, with an exceptional 150m falling in February alone, almost double the monthly average of 78mm. "We managed to get a reasonable start
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“Attracting new growers means ensuring a promising future for asparagus production”
2024-03-05 00:00
As the asparagus season gets underway in the Landes region of France, Maïsadour is launching a recruitment campaign to find new growers. The southwestern cooperative, which produces almost 1,500 tons of green and white asparagus on 315 ha, intends to perpetuate this "local crop that offers a
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Peruvian Hass avocado export volume to fall by 20-25% this year
2024-03-05 00:00
The president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass), Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, has reported that adverse weather conditions, specifically high temperatures and rainfall, are having a negative impact on Hass avocado production in Peru.
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The Senegalese watermelon season shows exceptional quality
2024-03-05 00:00
Senegalese watermelons have arrived on the market in large quantities and with an exceptional quality, says Mohamed Mbengue, from Union Agri des Niayes. "The Senegalese watermelon campaign started this year on 20 February and will continue until 10 May. We are happy to report that the
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"Our Tang Gold mandarin campaign has ended on a positive note"
2024-03-05 00:00
Now that the season for the Common clementine and the later Hernandina variety has come to an end, it's time for the seedless Tang Gold mandarin. The campaign ended a few days ago, ahead of schedule, according to Natalino Gallo, president of the Agricor producer organization in
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Using AI, drones, and data to make predictions on plant growth
2024-03-05 00:00
Exploring how data from sensors, satellites, and drones can be harnessed for digitalization in horticulture is the focus of the Triple Thrive Data project, which was presented at the horticultural business of Thomas Viehweg in Issum, close to the Dutch border with Germany. The German-Dutch
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Customer shows Birds Eye veggie mix has very little broccoli
2024-03-05 00:00
In a viral TikTok video, Kat (@katduhbrat) humorously calls out Birds Eye for what she considers false advertising regarding their mixed bag of cauliflower and broccoli. After purchasing the slightly more expensive frozen veggies for a healthier meal option, she was surprised to find the bag…
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North Carolina sweet potato prices could go up
2024-03-05 00:00
North Carolina's total sweet potato supply is lower compared to the same period last year. "We had a much smaller crop in 2023 than in 2022 and we liquidated the entire 2022 crop faster. Therefore, stocks are down," says Thomas Joyner, president of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Association.
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Leo Lievaart new CCO Van der Knaap Group
2024-03-05 00:00
From 1 March, Leo Lievaart joined the management team of Van der Knaap Group as chief commercial officer. Leo will be responsible for managing the sales (activities) of various business units within the organization.At Van der Knaap Groep, Leo will be in charge of the sales organization of the
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The key role of bumblebees in the pollination of horticultural crops
2024-03-05 00:00
Good pollination, and the resulting fruit set, is the fundamental prerequisite for a successful crop. Companies have always been busy devising and developing techniques to achieve this goal. The many tools used (chemical hormones, flow
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"Garlic production in Spain has suffered a notable decrease in volumes due to very unfavourable weather, causing an abnormal quality and a lack of calibre that has made the season very complicated," says Borja Mira, third generation of IMPERIO Garlic, "With almost 60 years of experience in the garlic sector, we have been able to offer our customers a wide range of garlic products.
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Arvipo wireless thinners attract interest in the US and Chile
2024-03-05 00:00
"This is the fourth year that we have had the Arvipo AF100 cordless clarifier in our catalogue, and at the end of each campaign, the number of units sold is always higher than the previous one. We started the new commercial season about a month ago and so far we have distributed
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Demand for Egyptian citrus in Europe falls and Asian markets fail to absorb high price levels
2024-03-05 00:00
Sourcing citrus from Egypt and shipping it to Asia has been a real challenge this year, says Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of Bulgarian company Triland. "I would call this Egyptian citrus season 'the season of long-term partnerships and flexibility'. With
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"In the rhubarb market, a single pallet more or less can bring about significant changes"
2024-03-05 00:00
In a few weeks, De Rond Agro will once again commence its rhubarb production from heated tunnels, a development eagerly anticipated as the availability of the product has been lower than usual in recent weeks. "This autumn hasn't been the easiest, resulting in a generally reduced availability of
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The 'magic' formula of organic Val Venosta apples
2024-03-05 00:00
Sunshine, little rain and a wide range of temperatures make the Vinschgau Valley a land naturally suited to excellent apple production. And where Mother Nature does not arrive, the experience and technical-productive skills of the members of the VIP Cooperative ensure, season after season, a
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