Semillas Fitó is organising its Melon Show Murcia 2023 on 5 and 6 July in Campo de Cartagena, to which both melon and watermelon growers and technicians from cooperatives and marketing companies, wholesalers and managers of large distribution chains are invited,
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Queensland horticultural growers will be able to create, innovate and accelerate their ideas thanks to a new collaboration announced today between Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) and the FNQ Food Incubator. read more

Customer demands are increasing, competition is fierce, and organic and club apples are demanding more and more attention. These are just some of the reasons that prompted Vip Val Venosta to embark on a new path at the beginning of the year, which involved centralising the
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Exports of Alphonos, Kesar and Banganpalli mangoes from India to the US market has more than doubled in the current season (April-June) compared to the year-ago period, because of a decline in air freight and a new irradiation facility in Ahmedabad. read more

The weather phenomenon known as El Niño is causing above average temperature increases in Peru, making the critical flowering period for mangos very challenging according to a producers. Climatologists report that the El Niño system is already upon the country with the rest of the year
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It has been discovered that the dreaded fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) have an Achilles heel and that is the 'awe' of death. As highlighted in a study by Drs. Gendron and Pletcher , of the University of Michigan, published in the journal PLOS Biology,
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"Many big CEA players are opening US-based facilities now, intended to service the US market, but here in Toronto, we still primarily eat west coast lettuce. It's expensive and old, an issue that has been bothering me personally for a while." Speaking is Jay Willmot, President at Kinghaven
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The export of red fruits from Spain, more than 75% of which is concentrated in the province of Huelva, continues to develop positively. Although in 2022, Spanish exports stood at 1,693 million euros, 1% less than in 2021, the evolution of the last few years has been positive,
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The chanterelle, also known as Girolle, Hanenkam and Cantharel, is a wild mushroom and is hand-picked in the forests of Europe. It has a light and fresh apricot aroma with a slightly spicy and peppery taste. With banks mushrooms lie the first chanterelles
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After the Turkish elections, the lira went into free fall. The currency has lost as much as 20% of its value against the euro. However, that has not impacted Verita Holland, which exports exotics from the Netherlands to Türkiye. "It's inexplicable; our sales are only increasing," Muhammet Cakir
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Argentina has stepped up the use of the Chinese yuan to pay for imports from China, instead of using US Dollars. This is part of a currency swap deal with Beijing. read more

It was held in Gallo (Ferrara) in the presence of the Emilia Romagna Region's Councillor for Budget and Relations with the EU Paolo Calvano, the Mayor of Malalbergo Monia Giovannini, Poggio Renatico's Councillor for the Environment Serena Fini and Marco Gulinelli, Councillor for Culture of
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The state’s peak farming body says rural and regional road and rail needs to be urgently looked at as part of a federal freight and supply chain review. read more

Producers have had difficulties maintaining their activity in a citrus campaign with 17.7% less production (-22.8% in the case of oranges). However, they aren't the only ones going through a rough patch as marketers have experienced some complex months to comply with their commercial obligations
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On the first weekend of summer - 24 and 25 June - the 2023 edition of Swimtheisland Sirmione is scheduled: a unique experience that, as every year, returns to enliven the heart of the medieval village on Lake Garda, known for its evocative natural views and enchanting
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Yesterday, Kamps harvested its first dwarf beans, thus kicking off the new Dutch season. "These will go to all our local, national, and international customers year-round again," says Niels Borst, responsible for sales in the Benelux. read more

Despite the weather, this has been a good start to the Eastern European wild mushroom season. "The chanterelle campaign has started particularly well. The desired calibers are all available in sufficient quantities and the prices have also been particularly pleasing so far. We are currently
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Zespri, a New Zealand company and world leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, also by virtue of its deep-rooted ties with the Italian and Romagna territory, will support the organisation of the great Italia Loves Romagna concert-event on 24 June as silver sponsor,
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The Schneebeli family's organic farm in Obfelden, Canton of Zurich, has been growing fine mushrooms for more than 40 years. His father started mushroom production, explains Fabian Schneebeli: "In the past, we only produced in spring and fall and could deliver seasonally to wholesalers," the farm
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Starting next month, the Horti Demo Centre at the University of Stellenbosch will share its expertise through a series of short courses aimed at participants with all levels of experience (as well as those with no experience but a keenness to learn more from the masters in greenhouse technology). read more