In spring 2024, Dion Duijvestijn conducted a preliminary study on the control of Opogona sacchari in Cymbidium cultivation as an intern at Vertify. Through a combination of literature review, trials, and interviews with growers, the effectiveness and applicability of different control strategies were assessed. read more

Arriving in mid-November, the typically winter fruits - such as apples, pears, kiwis, and citrus fruits - start to be in full swing in terms of availability, and will accompany us until late spring. To discover the current trends of these products, and more, we visited the Center. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is improving its support systems for the banana industry in the Philippines, tackling issues like Panama disease and competition from global markets. Agriculture Undersecretary Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero emphasized the importance of these efforts. read more

Klienci poszukują świeżych, wysokiej jakości produktów o unikalnych cechach, co otworzyło nowe możliwości dla eksporterów awokado i mango z Dominikany. Kraj ten ugruntował swoją pozycję jako niezawodny dostawca, zwłaszcza zielonych awokado, mniej znanych. read more

A very positive balance for Perla Nera's summer 2024, the mid-sized watermelon. Despite the decrease in volumes due to weather conditions, it was a campaign focused on quality, and the brand has seen a significant growth in terms of awareness, confirmed Bruno. read more

"We cultivate fresh produce, which makes up 60% of our international sales, along with a range of processed products sold under our main brand 'Così Com'è'. The growth trajectory is promising, especially since our products are premium quality and require meticulous attention to health and... read more

Ben Scott grew up working on his father's market garden in Marshland, Christchurch. He thought that experience was enough to convince him that growing vegetables was the last thing he wanted to do for a living. However, it turned out that he is still in the family business. "Dad grew a range of different crops in. read more

Port International is expanding its Exclusive Partner Programme to include its long-standing supplier Agromartín. A recent video showcases the successful collaboration between the two companies, who, through a blend of tradition, innovation, and sustainability, supply the European market. read more

Pierwsze chińskie pomarańcze były rozładowane w porcie w Rotterdamie w drugim tygodniu października. "Pomelo z Pinghe zaczęło się od trzeciego tygodnia sierpnia z miąższem średniej wielkości o masie netto 10,5 kg na pudełko, po 2 tygodniach eksporterzy mogli osiągnąć 11 kg masy netto, co jest najbardziej preferowane przez naszych europejskich... read more

In the occupied territories of Kherson, Russian forces are preparing to seize not only grain but also vegetables from local farmers. They are establishing a new "state procurement operator" to force farmers to sell their entire vegetable harvest to the state at a fixed price that is below market value. read more

Po stanięciu w obliczu zagrożenia pogodowego w 2023 roku, które znacząco wpłynęło na produkcję, peruwiańska branża borówek wykazała oznaki poprawy w obecnym sezonie 2024/2025. Pomimo spadku wolumenu o prawie 23% w sezonie 2023/2024, wartość borówek wzrosła o 29%, dzięki. read more

The persimmon industry in Spain has long been facing significant challenges due to various factors. These include phytosanitary issues, restrictive policy measures, the absence of incentives for domestic farmers, and, in recent years, a declining interest in the crop. read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Vulnerable Species Action Plan (VSAP) as part of an effort to mitigate pesticide impacts on particularly vulnerable endangered species. This new plan is distinct from the recent EPA herbicide and insecticide strategies, which focus solely on agricultural applications. read more

The first batch of fresh spring onions has now hit the market. Japanese short-day onions are being used for local sales and are also being shipped to the Pacific Islands as the current stored crops are expected to be depleted within the next 3-4 weeks. In the Pukekohe region, the main export crops, including both yellow and. read more

Gabriel Amaro, president of the Peruvian Association of Agricultural Producers' Guilds (AGAP), informed Redagrícola that Peru is continuing its agricultural development. He also highlighted the significance of focusing on producing high-value crops, such as cherries, which have recently gained importance. read more

Opierając się na technologii non-inwazyjnej, grupa badawcza z Uniwersytetu w Kordobie stworzyła narzędzie zapewniające optymalną jakość truskawek i minimalizujące marnotrawstwo żywności. W 2019 roku, według danych ONZ, na świecie wyrzucono 930 milionów ton jedzenia. Te straty występują w różnych fazach... read more

Henk van der Meij of Hars & Hagebauer describes the mango market as having "old-fashioned opacity." "On the one hand, there seems to be a potential threat from a significant Peruvian crop, but uncertainties persist regarding its actual size and grading." read more

Dole announced positive third-quarter results for the period ending on September 30, 2024, setting the stage for a robust performance for the full year. The company generated $2.1 billion in revenue, representing a 1.0% increase, or 5.8% on a comparable basis. Although there was a decrease in net income to $21.5 million, the overall outlook remains strong. read more

The Agricultural Produce Agent Council, APAC, has investigated a complaint against the agent representing a consignment of mangoes that was initially suspended due to immaturity, and has found no breaches of conduct. The mangoes arrived several weeks ahead of the rest of South Africa's mango harvest. read more

Sezon kiwi na półkuli północnej trwa pełną parą, a pierwsze statki z kiwi Hayward z Grecji dotarły do Filadelfii i Nowego Jorku. Od teraz można spodziewać się cotygodniowych dostaw. "Grecja jest głównym dostawcą do USA w pierwszej części sezonu na półkuli północnej". read more