Australia's Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) National Management Group (NMG) has announced that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate the virus from Australia following a meeting on May 29th. read more

World Potato Day, dedicated to this precious tuber by FAO today on May 30, had the slogan in 2024 "Harvesting diversity, nourishing hope": it is precisely the enhancement of the different origins of potatoes that the innovative project OQAS is based on. read more

Kalifornijskie kiwi z Hayward nadal są wysyłane i planuje się kontynuację dostaw aż do pierwszego tygodnia sierpnia. "Mamy wyjątkową jakość na koniec sezonu" - mówi Al Bates, prezes Sun Pacific Shippers, zauważając, że firma zainwestowała znacząco w kontrolowaną atmosferę oraz etylen. read more

Mild rains in May, known locally as "shepherd's rains", have given Moldovan strawberry growers their first real hope for a decent harvest this season, reports Logos Press. Aneta Ganenco, head of the "Pomuşoarele Moldovei" Berry Growers Association, stated that the current combination... read more

Bloom Fresh™, a company dedicated to technological innovation in blueberries, cherries, and table grapes, has laid the foundation stone for its new research center in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The event was attended by Fernando López Miras, President of the Region. read more

The excellent weather in the UK this year has resulted in the strawberry season starting about two weeks earlier than usual. Retailers have already started promotions and are offering larger packs. Ben Goodchild from Nationwide commented, "We always experience fluctuations in strawberry production." read more

"South Africa is now, by quite some margin, the largest global producer of macadamia nuts, and this season we are forecasting a 95,500-tonne crop," says Alex Whyte, director of the Green Farms Nut Company, established 34 years ago by his mother Jill Whyte. Right: nutlets of the 791 variety. read more

Sezon marokańskich pomarańczy przebiega zgodnie z planem, a sezon na odmianę Maroc Late, która trwa od kwietnia do sierpnia, jest w trakcie. Według Soufiane'a Bendennoune z Citrus Mogador, sezon ten przebiega normalnie i nie wydaje się być wpływany przez wcześniejsze zakończenie sezonu w Egipcie i Hiszpanii. read more

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with METFPA (Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship) of Côte d'Ivoire to promote sustainable… read more

Po rozpoczęciu z cenami powyżej średniej, zwłaszcza dla wiśni i moreli, od połowy maja zaobserwowano "fazę surowego korekty na źródle" dla wszystkich owoców pestkowych, zgodnie z danymi MAPA, gdzie ceny nektarynek i wiśni spadły o 35,6% i 34,5% w tygodniu 20 w porównaniu. read more

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Altertrade Philippines Inc., is working to expand the global market presence of Balangon bananas and strengthen the industry in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Nueva Vizcaya is one of seven regions that cultivate the Balangon banana. read more

In 2024, Belarus harvested only 3.11 million tonnes of potatoes, which was a 22.6% decrease compared to 2023, as reported by Belstat. The decline was particularly significant in agricultural enterprises, where production decreased by 42.1%. However, Belarus still managed to become the top potato exporter to Russia, supplying 193,800 tonnes. read more

In Vinh Phuc, Vietnam, the Thanh Long Valley Cooperative transformed an 8,800m² dragon fruit plantation into a luminous representation of the Vietnamese flag. Using 5,000 meters of electric cables and nearly 2,000 specialized bulbs, the project took about a month to complete. Originally intended to stimulate. read more

Two of Madrid's main markets have received Europe's first watermelons and melons. From May 12 to June 6, consumers can enjoy the first watermelons and melons grown in southern Europe at Stall 92 in Mercado de La Paz and at Mercado de Chamartín in Madrid. As part of the "It's from a read more

It's time for the first harvests for Op Copla, which inaugurates the summer season with its flagship product: the Ambrifello melon. A brand that has become synonymous with quality and a source of pride for the Lazio producers' organization, which has been investing in the valorization of this reference for years. read more

Talking trees powered by artificial intelligence (AI), drought-resistant crops, and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers — the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is embracing the future with an emphasis on innovation and climate change adaptation. Scheduled to run for five days from May 13 to May 19, the event will showcase a variety of groundbreaking ideas and solutions. read more

Gemex, a fresh produce exporter to Germany, fully transitioned to sourcing products exclusively from Belgian cooperatives and growers in mid-April. In recent years, retailers have been gaining market share from wholesalers in the fruit and vegetable sector, including in Germany. In this country, some wholesale. read more

"It's been a challenging season for us. The European market has presented a particularly challenging scenario, as the supply of fruit from Israel, Morocco, and Spain has generated significant pressure on prices. In previous seasons, there was less supply in the international market from other countries." read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova (ANRM) reported to Logos Press that Moldova's walnut harvest in 2025 is expected to be 20-30% lower than the previous year, even with favorable weather conditions. In 2024, the country harvested approximately 23,000 tonnes of in-shell walnuts. read more

Modern technologies in the cultivation of American blueberry varieties play a crucial role in improving the quality of fruits. These innovations are a response to the increasing demand for premium fruits and challenges such as low temperatures and the need for control.

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