Tragic floods in Spain have devastated the landscape. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, the agricultural sector is facing severe consequences. Thousands of hectares of fields and greenhouses have been destroyed. France, which imports large quantities of Spanish fruit and vegetables every year, is also affected by this disaster. read more

The DANA that hit Catalonia last week has left the farmers of the Parc Agrari del Baix Llobregat with almost total losses of their winter harvest, including essential crops such as artichokes, cabbage, cauliflower, calçots, and

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The executive director of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board, Jamie Clover Adams, has pointed out the financial pressure on farmers caused by a nearly 40 percent increase in H-2A wages over the last five years. During an interview with Brownfield at the MSU Farm Labor Conference, Adams emphasized this issue. read more

The president of Ifapa, Marta Bosquet, and the CEO of TROPS, Víctor Luque, have signed today in Vélez-Málaga

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This year, Bio Obsthof Münch has once again harvested its popular full moon apples. "The conditions for the harvest on September 18th could hardly have been better: ideal harvest weather and a clear view of the bright full moon gave the event a special atmosphere. We have introduced the read more

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The marketing of Fioretto cauliflower, produced by Tokita Sementi Italia SRL, a Japanese seed company and cultivated by Sipo, has begun. "We are excited to announce that Fioretto is now available for purchase. It is a truly innovative brassica that consists of a variety of very sweet cauliflowers with elongated shapes." read more

Dostawa meksykańskich awokado opóźnia się obecnie o około miesiąc w stosunku do typowych poziomów, chociaż stopniowo się wyrównuje. "Mieliśmy około czterech tygodni ciągłych opadów deszczu, co było korzystne" - mówi Rob Ybarra, wiceprezes wykonawczy Villita Avocados. Zauważa, że to następuje po letniej. read more

On Wednesday, November 6th, the first forum of the Assembly of European Regions Producing Fruit, Vegetables, and Flowers (AREFLH) took place in Brussels. The event brought together regional representatives, industry professionals, and European institutions to discuss agricultural policies and sustainability. read more

In Sri Lanka, the coconut industry is currently facing a decline, with annual production decreasing from three billion to 2.85 billion nuts. This drop has been linked to inconsistent fertilizer policies implemented by previous governments, as highlighted by the chairman of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), Shantha. read more

Nueva Vista, located at the Rungis market, has launched its campaign for figs imported from Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. William Burunat, the manager of Nueva Vista, discusses French consumption patterns and the upcoming season for this key product. © Nueva Vista "It is a delicate product that requires... read more

China, as the world's leading producer of potatoes, cultivates nearly 100 million metric tons annually on around 5 million hectares of land. In an interview with China Daily, Simon Heck, the director-general of the International Potato Center (CIP), emphasized the country's advantageous position for year-round production. read more

At an event that brought together farmers, technicians, and professionals from the horticultural sector, CapGen Seeds organized successful open house sessions last Thursday in Campohermoso (Níjar) to present their latest innovation in tomatoes: the CGT3615 pear tomato variety. read more

Bacterial canker of kiwifruit, caused by the microorganism Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, continues to ravage Italian orchards. Since it was first reported in Italy in 1992, bacterial canker has spread rapidly, leading to nightmare seasons like the one mentioned. read more

How is the war against parasites, pathogens, and vine diseases fought in 2024? Does chemistry and science still play an important role in this battle in an age where organic and natural approaches are becoming more popular? There is no doubt that the public, following the trend of. read more

Siódma Chińska Międzynarodowa Wystawa Importu (CIIE) odbyła się w Szanghaju od 5 do 10 listopada. Około 3496 wystawców z 129 krajów wzięło udział w targach, a hodowcy kwiatów i warzyw z całego świata zaprezentowali kilka nowych odmian. Top Flower, holenderska firma lilii, była jedną z wystawiających się firm.

The 7th China International Import Exhibition (CIIE) was held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th. About 3496 exhibitors from 129 countries attended the show, and flower and vegetable breeders from all over the world showcased several new varieties. Top Flower, a Dutch lily company, was one of the exhibitors. read more

The complete program for the traditional deep dive meeting on the apple sector is now available online. The event will take place on the mornings of November 21st and 22nd, 2024, during the 13th edition of the event. read more

The European Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), adopted on April 24th and currently in the publication phase, risks causing more harm than benefits to the fruit and vegetable sector. Criticisms and skepticism about the measure emerged at the first forum of the Assembly. read more

Grape production in Peru is projected to reach 790,000 metric tons (MT) in the marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, showing a two percent increase compared to the previous year. This expected growth is attributed to better climatic conditions in the northern coastal regions, which account for 48 percent of the total production. read more

The apple producers of the PGI Poma de Girona have updated their harvest forecasts for 2024, with a total volume estimated at 83,500 tons. This figure remains close to the average of recent years; however, the range of varieties produced is the most diverse ever. read more