The Calabrian Demo Farm, born from the collaboration between Ferrero Hazelnut Company (Ferrero Group), Torre di Mezzo Agricultural Company, and Calabria in Guscio network of companies, was formally opened in Castrovillari. The initiative consists of a model hazelnut orchard, which serves as a catalyst for the. read more

On November 21, 2024, Lviv, Ukraine, will host the International practical forum "Intensive vegetable growing: open field". This event aims to address the main issues facing the vegetable sector today, particularly focusing on cultivation in open fields. Industry leaders and agronomists from around the world will come together to discuss best practices, innovations, and challenges in intensive vegetable growing in open fields. read more

"Według prognoz na 1 października 2024 roku, produkcja sałaty we Francji może osiągnąć poziom 405,9 miliona sztuk na sezon 2024-2025, co jest porównywalne do poprzedniego sezonu. We wrześniu 2024 roku ceny były o 17% niższe niż w sezonie 2023-2024 i zbliżone do średniej z lat 2019-2023 (-1%)." read more

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on essential goods as specified in the Council of Ministers Decree (KDP 349/2024). The decree specifies that the zero-rate category includes fresh or chilled vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, read more

It is a period of adjustment for the sale of green beans and fennel, due to the unfavorable weather conditions. Sergio Clemente, a worker at the Agribologna stand at Caab (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna), is presenting the wholesale trends to IFN. read more

Erigeron multiradiatus (Asteraceae: Astereae: Conyzinae) and Tibetiodes himalaica (Asteraceae: Astereae: Asterinae) are frequently mistaken for each other because of their similar appearance and differences in certain morphological features. This study aims to clarify the confusion surrounding their identities. read more

In the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly turning to banana cultivation due to its low input costs and high returns. The area's soil and climate conditions make it suitable for growing a variety of banana types. read more

The Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) is becoming one of the most alarming pests for Italian orchards, especially for citrus fruits and persimmons. The risks are very high because one phase of their phenological cycle, namely ripening and maturation, coincides with. read more

In the eastern Aleppo city of al-Bab, the produce market is experiencing fluctuating prices of vegetables and fruits, with significant daily changes. For instance, the price of a particular type of produce can increase from five to 20 Turkish lira overnight. Shop owners have attributed these price fluctuations to various factors. read more

"Up until about two weeks ago, the 2024 chestnut and marroni campaign in Piedmont was excellent in terms of quality, thanks to favorable weather conditions. However, heavy rains recently caused some damage to the crop, resulting in a slight decrease in quality over the past week." read more

Australia's hazelnut industry is working with specialists from Charles Sturt University to introduce robotic dogs in orchards, with the goal of deterring birds and improving nut production. Bird-related losses have had a significant financial impact on the industry. This initiative is one of several strategies being implemented, including. read more

At Sanifruit, we have suffered material damages that we have tried to alleviate together, with shovel in hand and side by side, in order to resume our activity as soon as possible and in this way,

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Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has released its annual revenue for 2023/24 (from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024) and the fourth quarter of 2023/24 (from July 1 to September 30, 2024). Sales performance exceeded projections by over a... read more

The Spanish Persimmon Association expressed its concern about the serious damage caused by the recent High Isolated Level Depression (DANA) in the province of Valencia, which has severely affected persimmon production and caused significant losses in the agricultural sector. "In addition to the read more

The product-service category in the refrigerated display of the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO is a reference point for both consumers looking for convenience products and distribution companies attracted by the impact on sales and high profit margin. read more

Georgia experienced a significant change in its Kiwi fruit market during the first nine months of 2024, with imports totaling 1,980 tons, valued at around USD 1,108,000. Data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia pointed out a considerable price increase in October, with... read more

"Zakończyliśmy kampanię winogron stołowych z znaczącymi wynikami na rynku zarówno dla tradycyjnych, jak i bezpestkowych winogron, które cieszą się dużym popytem, zwłaszcza na rynkach zagranicznych. Te rezultaty potwierdzają, że konsumenci doceniają owoce wysokiej jakości, zarówno pod względem" read more

With over 600 tonnes of top-quality produce cultivated on 300 hectares of land – a figure expected to reach 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is not only set to replicate last year's success in Italy, but also to debut in several international markets. The innovative variety... read more

Bama Gruppen AS is Norway's largest distributor of fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes. The company also provides fresh cut produce, flowers, plants, natural beverages, and on-the-go products. With a market share of up to 70%, it supplies two out of the country's three major retailers, Retaingruppen. read more

W ostatnim wydarzeniu, które przyciągnęło uwagę sektora rolniczego, dwie marki premium słodkich persymon, „Cheonhafumu (Tenkafubu)," opracowane przez prefekturę Gifu w Japonii, zostały sprzedane na aukcji za 1 milion jenów (około 6588,75 USD) na centralnym rynku hurtowym w Nagoyi, prefekturze Aichi. read more