Kentucky FarmHER Janet Dennison started Mammoth Cave Transplants as a retirement project with her husband, David, in 1994, growing tobacco transplants for local farmers. Since then, it has blossomed into a thriving business that offers a wide range of products, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and plants. read more

Several organizations that are participating in the first days of the new Peruvian mango season are starting to observe market trends. Jorge Luis Céspedes Amanzo, the general manager of Soluciones Comerciales y Agrícolas (Socagro), mentioned that the first four weeks started with shipments of the Edward variety and... read more

The pomegranate harvest in Calabria has begun approximately ten days earlier than usual. Members of the Agricor producers' organization in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) have conducted the initial harvests, and the first seasonal shipments for distribution departed from the Calabrian plant last Monday. read more

The price of tomatoes in the EU in August 2024 was €128 per 100 kg, which was €7 higher than the five-year average. In Spain, round tomatoes, vine tomatoes, and cherry/special tomatoes all experienced a decrease compared to the five-year average. However, in France, all types of tomatoes saw an increase in comparison. read more

Slovenian apples are at the center of a new Spar commercial, entirely created with the help of artificial intelligence, as reported by fruitnet.com. The video, the first in a series of advertisements to be distributed on the digital channels of the brand, was created using only. read more

W Mołdawii ostatnie opady deszczu miały pozytywny wpływ na branżę orzechową, ułatwiając terminowy początek zbiorów i obiecując poprawę jakości orzechów, jak donosi AgroExpert. Oleg Tirsine, szef Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Orzechów w Mołdawii, podkreślił znaczenie wilgotności związanej z. read more

A bushfire in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia has affected hectares of shrubland, fruit trees, and farm infrastructure, including machinery. The fire, which reached an "emergency" level, occurred along the Gascoyne River near the coastal town of Carnarvon, approximately 900 kilometers away. read more

W Kalifornii, pomimo konfrontacji z rekordowymi temperaturami, przewiduje się wzrost zbiorów pomarańczy, z USDA prognozującym produkcję kalifornijskich pomarańczy Navel w sezonie 2024-25 na poziomie 78,0 miliona kartonów, co stanowi wzrost o 2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Ta prognoza obejmuje produkcję. read more

With this, Aldi Süd can complement the network of fresh platforms with another long-standing partner and expert in the field of fruits and vegetables. read more

GroentenFruit Huis has taken note of the coalition program for 2024 to 2027 of the Cabinet Schoof and the budget memorandum. As a representative of the interests of companies in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, they are positive about a number of political intentions and have some read more

GroentenFruit Huis has taken note of the coalition program 2024 to 2027 of the Schoof Cabinet and the budget memorandum. As a representative of the interests of businesses in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, it is positively inclined towards a number of political intentions and has some. read more

Pear production in the US states of Oregon and Washington will be significantly reduced this season due to "intense freezes" experienced in the last two years. read more

In the coming months, over 6,000 elementary school students from the third and fourth grades will participate in nationwide around 250 project days. They will be provided with diverse knowledge about balanced nutrition, sufficient physical activity in daily life, and responsibility for oneself. read more

The UK branch of the German discount store Lidl has announced that it will eliminate any living wage discrepancies in its UK banana supply chains by introducing a new system to address pay inequalities for plantation workers. This move follows a trial in its native market that was reportedly successful. read more

The trade fair organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, with Andalusia as the guest region, has recorded the highest participation in its history with 2,146 exhibiting companies from 56 countries. This represents a 7% increase compared to the previous year, covering 70,000 square meters of exhibition space. read more

Wonder Veggies is a popular term used to refer to a variety of vegetables that are known for their exceptional health benefits and nutritional value. These vegetables are often praised for their high levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other important nutrients that can help support overall health and well-being. Some examples of Wonder Veggies include kale, broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Incorporating these vegetables into your diet can help boost your immune system, improve digestion, and promote heart health. read more

According to Infobae, breeding varieties within the country and for the country is a priority for researchers, as they believe that these varieties have an adaptation advantage over varieties bred elsewhere, explained Lucina Romero, a researcher at the Interdisciplinary Research Center. read more

The polysaccharides (sugars) found in algae are said to trigger a reaction in kiwi plants that could make them less susceptible to diseases and more resistant to environmental stress such as drought, flooding, or extended periods of high temperatures, which are common in. read more

The Federal Government supports the abandonment of herbicides, growth regulators, insecticides, and fungicides in the IPM cultivation with production system contributions ranging from 250 CHF to 1,400 CHF per hectare, depending on the crop. For the combination of organic farming and pesticide abandonment, funding contributions amount to read more

According to a report by The Guardian newspaper, pesticides that are prohibited in the EU may still be utilized in Costa Rica's fruit export sector. read more