Vilmorin-Mikado is one of the companies that has been working on interspecific tomato rootstocks for the longest time. It started in this segment in 2008 in Spain and is currently one of the market leaders. Currently, the company is in the midst of a phase of change, and
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De Ruiter®, a Bayer brand, is the benchmark in tomato rootstocks and, as such, tries to stay ahead of trends with materials that provide solutions to the new problems that are appearing in the field. The reduction of authorised active ingredients and the consequent reduction of
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Jimena and Mesnada are these two varieties which, apart from their resistance to rugose, have other characteristics. Jimena is an elongated oval type branch, with a long cycle, high vigour and an average fruit of about 140gr. With excellent blossom end rot performance and resistance to spoon and
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We are heading to the Juan Espadafor aerodrome on the Costa Tropical. Coincidentally or not, the Sigfrido Fruit facilities are only a few minutes away from the aeronautical infrastructures. read more

It already has a name. The variety presented by Bayer at its Winter Brassicas Days is called Suertex (SV AC7306) and completes the Curdivex-type cauliflower portfolio. A line of improved, whiter cauliflowers that keep their colour for longer in the field and on the shelf, with adaptation to
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The first harvest of Georgian sweet cherries arrived on the market in mid-May accompanied by higher prices compared to the previous season. EastFruit price monitoring data from the week of May 12 revealed an opening price of 20 GEL/kg ($7.68) for large caliber (>26mm) fruits, marking a
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Top Seeds has expanded its tomato portfolio with the Arondir pear. The variety has been commercially available since April, and is characterised by maintaining the homogeneity of the fruit and the pear shape from start to finish, with a good red colour that does not change, even if there are cold problems. read more

Henry Smienk, the company's marketing director, points out that they want to highlight the main horticultural segments in which they work in Almeria. read more

Almost all major onion producing countries in Europe have reduced their plantings. Spain is estimated to have gone from 1.567 million tonnes to 1.198 million tonnes, while the Netherlands has gone from 1.768 million tonnes to 1.494 million tonnes. Overall, the European harvest
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Belgian cooperative BelOrta has announced the year’s first sale of locally grown blueberries, produced by Albert and Maarten Royakkers from Kinrooi. read more

Camposol has announced plans to diversify its portfolio of markets and customers after focusing for several years on its traditional markets of North America, Europe and Asia. The company said it is seeking to opening new markets, mainly in Latin America, with a view to strategic diversification. read more

The 2023 Tesco Agri T-Jam start-up pitch competition, now in its sixth year, is open for applications. read more

Israeli agtech start-up BetterSeeds distinguishes itself by its focus on a burning issue of the day that affects all crops – heat stress and drought, as a direct result of climate change. read more

Northern Ireland potato grower Wilson Country plans to start harvesting its Comber Earlies next week, with first arrivals hitting Tesco NI stores from 7 June. read more

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Cricket is approaching rising costs prudently by lowering output of less profitable products. The firm has reduced broccoli and cauliflower production by between 5-10% due to the dry season and strong summer heat. Cricket’s planned supply for this season is 50,000 tons of broccoli and
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Announced last September, Mission Produce plans to open a state-of-the-art ripening, packing and forward distribution centre (FDC) in the UK in the spring of 2023. Featuring the company’s cutting-edge “Mission Control” ripening room technology, the facility is designed to serve both retail
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Specialising in vegetables, the Agri-Souss exporting group includes Comaprim, Sofprim, Cofima, Cooperative Toupkal and Salad Time, together representing more than 90,000 tons of exported vegetables, mostly tomatoes. “Specialties account for over 50% of our tomato area,” said Charifa
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LEAF Education, the UK’s leading agri-education charity, has announced the return of Farming Fortnight – which will see hundreds of schools take part in a two-week campaign promoting farming and food production. read more