The Cobweb theory suggests that price volatility in agricultural markets results in supply fluctuations, leading to a cycle of price changes. In Uganda, coffee farmers struggle to forecast market prices due to the inelastic supply in the short term. Despite past patterns, fluctuations in prices make it difficult for farmers to anticipate their income accurately. read more

The export season for Chinese grapes is coming to a close, with red grapes being the primary variety for export. Kyle Zeng notes that this year, several key red grape-producing regions in China have seen decreased production, lower market demand, and a drop in both export volume and price. read more

The artichoke season has started, as well as the production of radicchio in Veneto, while the campaign for cabbage is in full swing. The quantities of Italian clementines of the Navelina variety are increasing, while the peak season for chestnuts has arrived. read more

In a recent decision on April 9, 2024, the Italian Supreme Court invalidated the agreement between Sun World, a well-known American grape grower, and Ms. Miglionico, a grape producer from Apulia. The agreement allowed Ms. Miglionico to

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At the end of October, São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, important regions for the citrus industry, received consistent rainfall and moderate temperatures. This shift in weather conditions has brought some relief to orange trees that were previously under stress due to drought and heat. However, the quality of the 2024/25 crop is still uncertain. read more

Jatinderjeet "Jyoti" Sihota, 37, of Selma, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit crop insurance fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. According to court records, for many years, Sihota's family's farming operation produced table grapes and other crops in Fresno and Tulare. read more

Having left behind the New Zealand countryside of the SunGold kiwi variety, Zesprifa focuses on its production and commercial performance. The ample product availability and the continuous increase in demand for this yellow kiwi variety have allowed the leading company to read more

"From a purely commercial standpoint, this season has been controversial for Sicilian table grapes, with some not always positive consequences on an international scale," says Giuseppe Morreale, the owner of Naturè, based in Vittoria, Sicily. "The start of marketing...". read more

With its 56 production units and a sales outlet every 10km, the French retail organization Mousquetaires Group has announced 8 commitments to strengthen France's food sovereignty and support the agricultural world. These commitments include promoting seasonal French fruit and vegetables throughout the year and establishing an read more

Wish Farms has harvested the first strawberry flat in Florida. Farm manager Chris Parks announced this accomplishment to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, marking the official start of the season. "This achievement holds significant importance for us at this moment in time," Parks stated. read more

While the main 2024 Peruvian avocado season has finished, Hass avocado production continues to grow annually on both the coast and in the mountains of Peru. "The growth is not alarming though since the consumer market is also increasing exponentially," says Gino Neira, co-founder of Inkawald, a... read more

Commitment to sustainability: ZERYA® certification for onion

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Eksport gruzińskich mandarynek odnotował znaczący wzrost. Od stycznia do września 2024 roku Gruzja wyeksportowała 9 431 ton mandarynek o wartości 5,4 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 1 980 ton o wartości 1,1 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie w ubiegłym roku. Średnia cena eksportowa gruzińskich mandarynek, pomijając... read more

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia has announced a 47% increase in potato production in 2023, with the country reaching an 86% self-sufficiency rate. A total of 621,750 tons of potatoes were harvested, compared to 423,770 tons in 2021. This growth is a result of increased cultivation efforts. read more

As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, ZAG Technical Services has a reminder for businesses everywhere: There's nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season. With peak harvests and holiday sales just around the corner, it's critical for businesses to read more

Początkowe podekscytowanie z powodu wyjątkowego sezonu kiwi w Nowej Zelandii zostało złagodzone po chłodnym wrześniu, który wpłynął na rozwój kwiatów u niektórych plantatorów. Pomimo rekordowej produkcji 197 milionów tacki, o wartości 3,1 miliarda dolarów w poprzednim roku, oczekiwany read more

In the context of the commitment in Italy with an integrated marketing and communication activity aimed at promoting the versatility, high quality, and distinctive taste of California Prunes, the California Prune Board (CPB) - representing growers and packers of prunes read more

The Peruvian blueberry industry's 2024/2025 campaign has seen a positive trend, surpassing previous records and aligning with forecasts. By week 43, the industry had shipped 147,459 tons of blueberries, showing a 38% increase from the 2023/2024 campaign and exceeding projections by 5%. read more

W Srinagar, rozszerzenie eksportu kaszmirskich jabłek o Nepal i Bhutan, obok istniejącego importer Bangladesh, przyniosło optymizm lokalnym producentom owoców. Rynek owoców Sopore stał się centralnym punktem tego handlu, z codziennymi dostawami ciężarówek z jabłkami do tych krajów. read more

Ten raport zawiera analizę trendów dotyczących wolumenu i cen Sezonowych Łatwo psujących się towarów. Wolumen reprezentuje bieżący tydzień, a ceny reprezentują otwarte (natychmiastowe) sprzedaże na rynku pierwotnym przez pierwszych odbiorców produktów ogólnie dobrej jakości i w dobrym stanie, o ile nie powiedziano inaczej, i mogą obejmować read more