W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

With regulations changing constantly, sometimes even minute by minute, uncertainty is a major factor in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market. However, despite this, the CEA industry presents numerous opportunities when considering the bigger picture. This was the main takeaway from the keynote panel discussion at Indoor Ag-Con. read more

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to impact the supply of produce in Queensland and New South Wales. The movement of climate-affected produce, including the 'ugly' food trend, is becoming more popular as extreme weather events become more common worldwide. Weather conditions like heavy read more

Terpenes are one of the most abundant and diverse natural compounds produced by plants. These compounds play various essential ecological roles, such as attracting pollinators, deterring herbivores, and protecting against pathogens. Despite their ecological significance, the evolutionary read more

This year marks the 70th anniversary of De Groot en Slot, a Dutch family business specializing in onion seed breeding and production. The company was established in 1955 through a merger between the horticultural companies of brothers Jacob and Cornelis de Groot and their brother-in-law Jan Slot. De Groot en Slot has a long-standing tradition of expertise in its field. read more

The 2025 edition of MyPlant & Garden has once again proven to be a cornerstone of the international green sector, drawing record participation and expanding its global reach. Held at Fiera Milano Rho from February 19 to 21, the fair welcomed over 810 exhibitors and nearly 27,000 visitors. read more

As a show of support, Anecoop, Spain's largest fruit and vegetable marketing cooperative, has announced the results of the 2023-2024 season at the headquarters of the citrus fruit cooperative COPAL, in the Valencian municipality of Algemesí, one of the areas most heavily impacted by the severe storms. read more

Egypt, the world's leading date producer with an annual output of 1.87 million tons, exports only two percent of its production. This figure highlights the potential for expansion. According to the Agricultural Export Council (AEC), date exports contribute $90 million annually, representing just one percent of the total production. read more

Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council's (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa's agricultural sector. The country has secured new markets for grapes in the Philippines and apples in. read more

W lipcu 2024 roku Slappendel Greenhouses z Fenwick w Ontario skontaktowało się z firmą Bold Robotics, aby rozwiązać problem zatorów w procesie sadzenia roślin. Slappendel ręcznie umieszczał doniczki w tackach kieszeniowych i układał wiele palet wypełnionych tacami przed każdym dniem pracy. Spowodowało to niedostatek... read more

The season of the Sovereign Asparagus of Mirabella Imbaccari, an excellence of the Catania area, recognized nationally for its intense flavor and high organoleptic characteristics, started a few weeks ago. However, the uncertain climate is influencing the... read more

Po wprowadzeniu orzechów pili do Europy w 2024 roku przez firmę Pili Pi Nuts, ten egzotyczny orzech zanotował znaczący postęp w ciągu ostatniego roku. "Masłowy orzech pili jest teraz dostępny w kilku sieciach supermarketów i sklepach ze zdrową żywnością w Szwajcarii, we Włoszech, Niemczech i Danii" - mówi Ties Minnen z read more

A joint operation involving the Spanish National Police, the Portuguese Judicial Police, and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has successfully dismantled a criminal network that smuggled cocaine concealed in onion sacks from Peru to Valencia. This criminal network was among the most active. read more

In 2024, Spain imported 4.3 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables, which is 6% more than the previous year. Of these imports, 51% (2.2 million tons) came from non-EU countries and 49% (2.1 million tons) from the EU. The total value of these purchases was 5,001 million euros, with 66% originating from non-EU countries. read more

The international demand for green papaya from Dhenkanal is on the rise. Most recently, one ton of green papaya, grown by 14 female farmers from the Saptasajya Agro Producer Company in the Sadar block of Dhenkanal district, was exported to London. Additionally, green papaya from the Ghatipiri region has also gained attention. read more

Over the last 25 years, the kiwifruit industry in South Africa has adjusted to its warm climate by emphasizing yellow and red-fleshed varieties. This strategic change tackles issues associated with traditional green kiwifruit cultivation, positioning the country as a rising star in global markets. read more

The avocado industry has been experiencing continuous growth in recent years, mainly fueled by the increasing demand in Europe. However, challenges such as weather conditions, international competition, and new regulations have emerged as barriers that producers need to overcome in order to remain competitive in the market. Frutand exports Hass avocados from Colombia. read more

March marks the arrival of spring and, among all the products of this season, strawberries are the emblem par excellence. From late February to early March, supermarkets dedicate a large display space to this category, often in prominent positions. read more

Castanea Expo 2025, the first national exhibition dedicated to the world of the chestnut tree and its fruits, is the new project of the Firenze Fiera exhibition center, to be held from December 12 to 14 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy. A new event dedicated to the chestnut, from its... read more

For 5 years, the company AgroGodex from Godów (Lublin Voivodeship) together with Agorsimex have been organizing local meetings for raspberry producers. Every year, this event is very popular. Also this time, on March 13th, over 160 participants attended the meeting. read more