An unusually rainy start to the year has disrupted planting schedules and crop growth at Evans Orchard. Owner Kevan Evans explained that the excessive moisture has made it challenging to access the fields. Planting of sweet corn, which is usually done every two weeks, has become irregular due to the wet conditions. read more

Proyabloko is a trade fair now in its seventh year. It took place from 9 to 11 June in Mineralnye Vody, in southern Russia. The event is geared towards the apple industry and had a strong turnout on its opening day, 9 June. "This is our first time exhibiting at Proyabloko," says Omar Papi of read more

Global avocado demand is projected to continue rising through 2033, opening up more business opportunities in producing countries, according to forecasts from FAO and OECD. Mexico, the world's leading avocado producer and exporter, experienced a 29.7% surge in exports in the first four months of 2025, reaching $1.664 billion. read more

Średnie hurtowe ceny bananów w Bułgarii miały niewielki spadek między 21. a 22. tygodniem 2025 roku. W 21. tygodniu cena wynosiła 145 euro za 100 kg, spadając o 1 euro do 144 euro za 100 kg w 22. tygodniu. Ten niewielki spadek odzwierciedla stabilny rynek z minimalnymi zmianami tygodniowymi. Kliknij. read more

The Philippines aims to increase its agricultural exports to Egypt, with a focus on high-value products such as mangoes and bananas, following the recent approval for durian exports. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel met with Egyptian Ambassador Nader Nabil Zaki to discuss... read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of avocado, cauliflower, Galia melon, navel oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes as found online. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl. The price survey takes place at the end of the week. Cucumber prices have remained fairly stable. read more

The strawberry harvest from the greenhouses of Ilia and Achaia in Greece has now concluded, marking yet another profitable season. The high temperatures of the Greek June limit national production mostly to a few outdoor crops at high altitudes, but hydroponic cultivation is now also emerging. read more

The produce shipper-marketer, Divine Flavor, along with its principal grower and Mexico's largest table grape producer, Grupo Alta, recently hosted Sun World International at their Sonora vineyards for a special showcase of Ruby Rush® (Sugrafiftythree variety), the company's newest red seedless grape. read more

Whether grown in greenhouses, vertical farms, or using hydroponic, aeroponic, or aquaponic systems, controlled environment agriculture (CEA) leafy greens are cultivated with precision. However, their delicate nature also necessitates meticulous post-harvest handling to maintain quality... read more

Tomra Food has been awarded the Jury Prize at Fooma Japan 2025 for its integrated turnkey solution for blueberries, which features Kato optical sorting, Lucai AI-driven intelligence, and the Curo precision filling system. read more

Ceny jabłek na Ukrainie wzrosły o 75% w ostatnich tygodniach, a niektóre odmiany są teraz sprzedawane za ponad 100 hrywien za kilogram. Analitycy przypisują ten wzrost zubożałym zapasom z ubiegłorocznych zbiorów, rosnącym kosztom logistyki i niekorzystnej pogodzie. Rolnicy mają nadzieję, że ceny ustabilizują się wraz z... read more

Mexico has positioned itself as the top lemon producer for 2024, driven by favorable weather and expanding cultivation areas. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Mexico is projected to produce approximately 3.5 million metric tons in the 2024/2025 market year. This marks an 8% increase compared to the previous year. read more

The construction of a new phytosanitary inspection center, promoted by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), the Ministry of Agriculture, and Frutas de Chile, marks a significant advancement for the export sector. This initiative, supported by the regional government of Coquimbo, aims to read more

Hailstorms during a critical period in fruit development are not only a mechanical injury for plants but also a strong physiological stress that triggers a series of defense and metabolic reactions. Damage to leaves, stems, and fruits represents not only a direct loss of yield, but also read more

Coldiretti Veneto has collected and taken on the strong concern expressed by fruit and vegetable producers, gathered in a regional consultation, regarding the resurgence linked to the presence of the Asian stink bug, which is already affecting the first crops. A threat that continues to... read more

Tworzenie wysokiej jakości główek brokułów jest kluczowe podczas hodowli. „Hodujemy dla wielu różnych klimatów i regionów o zróżnicowanych warunkach” - mówi Matt Linder, kierownik jednostki biznesowej Brassica w firmie Sakata Seed America. „Nie zależnie jednak od klimatu i regionu, specjalistyczne produkty, które mogą read more

W najnowszym porównaniu cen bananów, Kolumbia, Kostaryka i Panama wykazują znaczące różnice w średnich cenach bananów w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. W Kolumbii średnia cena bananów spadła z poprzedniego tygodniowego średniego wyniku £1.16 za kg do £1.01 za kg. read more

VIP, the association of fruit and vegetable producers from Val Venosta, closes the 2024/2025 campaign with optimism. The destocking of organic apples is proceeding smoothly and the demand, slightly higher than the supply, has supported good price levels, rewarding in value the read more

According to Hady Selim, the export manager at Agro Fresh, there are still some quantities of Egyptian oranges available for export, and a few exporters are continuing to work on oranges despite the high prices. It is worth mentioning that the Egyptian orange season has faced significant disruptions and challenges in fruit supply. read more

Wysokie temperatury zanotowane w ostatnich tygodniach spowodowały wzrost popytu na orzeźwiające owoce, takie jak melon i arbuz. Jednak ci, którzy chcą spożywać produkty z Castilla-La Mancha, muszą poczekać do połowy lipca, oświadczył José Ángel Serrano, prezydent Chronionego Obszaru Geograficznego. read more