Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok, along with Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong, visited Naepo Farm in Yesan, South Chungcheong Province. The purpose of this visit was to assess the apple production conditions during the flowering season. read more

The Australian apple and pear industry has published its 2025-30 Industry Strategy, which outlines priorities aimed at promoting sustainable growth, profitability, and resilience. Developed by the industry body APAL, the strategy builds upon the groundwork laid in 2018 and addresses the ongoing challenges that the industry faces. read more

In a recent article by Alfonso Bendi (click here), it has emerged clearly that yellow kiwi is among the favorite fruits of Generation Z - composed of those born between the mid-1990s and 2010. A clear success that we wanted to delve into together with Federico Milanese. read more

Even at the beginning of the second half of the season, the Dithmarschen cabbage industry remains quite positive. "In early January, we saw a significant increase in export inquiries, which is quite unusual. Consequently, prices rose quickly. After the Fruit Logistica trade fair, the... read more

Heritable Agriculture, Paul J. Mastronardi, and the CIV (Italian Nursery Consortium) are proud to announce a partnership for the development of an advanced genetic improvement program for strawberries destined for cultivation in greenhouses and soilless environments. This triple... read more

Harvest London is showcasing vertical farming to the public in a literal sense. Their most recent initiative involves a vertical farm that is open to the public inside Corner Corner, a food and live entertainment venue located in Canada Water. This project represents a significant departure from the conventional warehouse-style method of indoor farming. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has expressed serious concern over the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on South African agricultural exports, particularly table grapes. "South Africa prides itself on having an export-oriented agricultural sector, and the USA is one of the read more

Sprzedaż marchewki idzie obecnie dobrze. "Spodziewamy się, że organiczne produkty z Holandii będą dostępne do 18 tygodnia kalendarzowego. Pierwsze dostawy ze Hiszpanii były znacznie niższej jakości niż zwykle ze względu na obfite opady deszczu. Teraz mamy nadzieję, że następne partie będą trochę lepsze. read more

EastFruit reports that Morocco exported 69,000 tons of carrots in 2024, valued at $18.3 million. This represents a 35% increase from the previous year, setting a new national record. Notably, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record-setting carrot exports, with an average annual growth. read more

Ukrainian potato producers are once again being forced to lower prices for their products, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. As of today, there is an oversupply of potatoes on the Ukrainian market. Most local farmers are striving to sell off their remaining stocks as quickly as possible. read more

Bananas confirm their position as a cornerstone of the fruit and vegetable department, as highlighted by the analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, which - for the month of April - paints a decidedly positive picture of consumption trends. Despite the prices in the retail sector read more

The zielona uprawa szparagów rośnie bardzo dobrze w hiszpańskiej prowincji Granada. "Jesteśmy w znacznie lepszej sytuacji niż w ostatnich latach. 2023 i 2024 były złymi latami, z poważną suszą, która spowodowała, że pędy szparagów nie miały wystarczającej ilości wilgoci do rozwoju i uniemożliwiła... read more

Spring has now definitely arrived at the Frischezentrum Melzig in Aschaffenburg, too. "In calendar week 14, the first German greenhouse strawberries arrived from Mutterstadt, but they were offered to us at relatively high prices. Dutch greenhouse produce was initially needed for the campaigns in read more

The persimmon season in South Australia began at the end of March, which is in line with expectations for the region. Persimmons are primarily cultivated in the Riverland area, with smaller amounts also coming from the Adelaide Hills. "We've had a very dry year, and there have been some days of extreme heat," mentioned. read more

The first Moroccan melons - especially those from the earliest regions, such as Dakhla - have already started to appear on international markets. Currently, "demand is very high and far exceeds the available supply," as stated by Agrimaroce. read more

The Florida blueberry season is running about a week or two behind this year. "The bushes and crop look very good right now, and we're seeing excellent fruit quality," says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers. "We did have a cold front move through yesterday morning, and it continues to." read more

Mrozy w Polsce stanowią ciągłe zagrożenie dla produkcji jabłek w Polsce, pisze FreshPlaza. read more

With a surprising move that appears to be a complete U-turn, Donald Trump announced on Truth that he is immediately suspending reciprocal tariffs on countries that have expressed an intention to negotiate, maintaining them for three months, just on the day they were due to come into effect. read more

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has announced the suspension of a temporary ban on lemon exports, which was supposed to start on April 8. The restriction had caused worries among domestic producers, who were concerned about potential financial losses because of restricted market access. According to Cumhuriyet, the ban has been lifted. read more

Following a strong cold front on April 5th, Hungary experienced an influx of Arctic air. By Sunday, a light frost was observed over a large area. By Monday, frost was widespread, except in the Northwestern region and the Southern shore of Lake Balaton. The North and northeast, which are home to nearly read more