Italia Ortofrutta launches experimental project on fruit pits.
2024-11-14 00:00
The objective of the project is to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of hazelnut orchards through precision agriculture technologies. The project will validate experimental predictive models and innovative decision support systems (DSS). Three
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Większość pomidorów winogronowych pochodzi z Holandii i Belgii.
2024-11-14 00:00
Vine tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, with additional supplies coming from domestic sources and Turkey. Round tomatoes were mostly sourced from Morocco and Belgium, with fewer imports from Turkey. Cherry tomatoes were predominantly imported from the Netherlands and Italy.
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Heavy rainfall reduces crop yields in Turkey, but it increases cauliflower and broccoli prices.
2024-11-14 00:00
The Bafra Plain in Turkey is known for its agricultural productivity, with cauliflower being cultivated on 6,880 hectares and broccoli on 2,428 hectares this season. However, the region experienced a decrease in yield due to excessive rainfall causing winter flooding.
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Australian vegetable and herb grower Thorndon Park Produce has recently expanded the area dedicated to growing rosemary on their site at Grawler River. "This is a previously unused patch of land along the river border, covering approximately 1/4 of a hectare. We haven't utilized this land before due to its challenging location."
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Semillas Fitó, one of the leading companies in R&D in melon and watermelon varieties worldwide, has always worked closely with Almeria producers to improve and expand their
read moreExport-quality garlic grown from aerial bulbs in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine.
2024-11-14 00:00
"Pure Product" company, based in the Dnipropetrovsk region, has manually harvested 70 tons of high-quality solo garlic cloves from the aerial bulb crops this year and shipped them for export. This information was shared by the company's founder, Serhiy Parashchenko, in his article for the "Gardening...
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Smart Vision Works has introduced an AI-powered robotic sorter for inspecting potatoes.
2024-11-14 00:00
The SiftAI Robotic Sorter from Smart Vision Works, a KPM Analytics brand, is the first automated system in the industry designed for the final inspection and sorting of potatoes. Fresh-pack potato processors frequently encounter difficulties in staffing their final inspection procedures. Even with sufficient staffing, defects can still occur.
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Po przeżyciu huraganów Helene i Milton z rzędu, producenci truskawek z Florydy pokazują odporność, przygotowując się do sezonu od grudnia do kwietnia. Kenneth Parker, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Producentów Truskawek z Florydy, regularnie współpracuje z Uniwersytetem Florydzkim.
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Kiwifruit fund completes first auction, opens to new investors
2024-11-14 00:00
The first auction of shares in the MyFarm KiwiFruit Fund in New Zealand concluded with a clearing price of 82 cents per share, as reported by Louise Bignall, the head of client relations at MyFarm. Initially, fund investors were involved in syndicates that owned 17 gold kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty region.
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Despite a decrease in volume, Brazil's orange juice exports have seen a significant increase in revenue.
2024-11-14 00:00
Regular rains and mild weather were recorded at the end of October in the citrus belt of São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, the largest orange producer for the juice industry. This situation has helped provide relief for trees that were suffering from a lack of rain and high temperatures.
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There is more demand for Ukrainian apples than supply.
2024-11-14 00:00
Volodymyr Gurzhiy of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit says that this year has brought challenging weather conditions for apple cultivation. "This season, the weather in Ukraine has not been favorable for farmers. They have had to work hard to protect the future harvest. Late spring frosts, hail, heat, and then..."
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Fawn Gottschalk, aged 46, has a strong connection to the cranberry industry, as she was raised on her family's farm, Gottschalk Cranberry, situated in Wood County, Wisconsin. After obtaining a degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, she returned to the farm in 2002 to join her family business.
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BSF seizes 5 tonnes of smuggled garlic near India-Bangladesh border
2024-11-14 00:00
The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt and seized over 5 tonnes of garlic that was destined for Bangladesh. The operation took place near the international border in East Khasi Hills, where 5.32 tonnes of garlic were discovered hidden in a jungle area.
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Zoo animals feast for New Covent Garden Market's 50th anniversary.
2024-11-14 00:00
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of London's New Covent Garden Market, the market's vendors donated fresh vegetables to the animals at London Zoo. Gorillas Alika, Effie, and baby Venus, along with pygmy hippo Amara, enjoyed a special vegetable breakfast. The market, originally located in Covent Garden.
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Dominica is increasing its white potato production by importing seeds for the 2024/25 season.
2024-11-14 00:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue, and Green Economy in Dominica has outlined specific plans for importing seed planting materials for white potatoes. A total of 1,160 bags of Spunta and Desiree varieties are scheduled to be imported for the 2024/25 agricultural season. This initiative aims to...
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Dostawa ananasów Maui Gold z Hawajów znowu wzrasta. "Wychodzimy z okresu charakteryzującego się niższymi niż zwykle ilościami Maui Gold. Warunki pogodowe na Maui siedem miesięcy temu, gdy owoce się rozwijały, były niezwykle gorące i suche" - powiedział Darren Strand, dyrektor.
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Po przejściu huraganu Beryl, JP Farms na Jamajce zgłosiło szybsze niż oczekiwane odbudowanie swojej plantacji bananów. Huragan kategorii 4 spowodował rozległe zniszczenia na farmie, w tym upraw bananów i plantacji oraz infrastruktury, szacując straty dochodów na około 600 dolarów...
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Beetroot enthusiast Albert Stiles celebrates 100th birthday, attributes longevity to the root vegetable.
2024-11-14 00:00
A resident of Care UK Trymview Hall in Bristol, Albert Stiles, has credited his long life to his lifelong habit of consuming beetroot. He celebrated his 100th birthday at the care home. Stiles, who has been enjoying beetroot since childhood, was treated to a beetroot and goat cheese terrine on his special day.
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The export of fresh fruits and vegetables to Mercosur countries until August this year has reached 31,979 tons with a value of 38.7 million euros, with Brazil being the top recipient at 26,253 tons, a 28% decrease.
read more"At the moment, practically all European countries are sourcing their lettuce supply from Spain."
2024-11-14 00:00
W tym roku sezon eksportu sałaty rozpoczął się wcześniej w hiszpańskiej prowincji Murcja. Kraje europejskie już przeszły na hiszpańską produkcję, która napotkała pewne problemy z powodu obfitych opadów deszczu i trudności w zbiorach. "Sezon eksportu na jesień-zimę"
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