Japan is considered to be the birthplace of the vertical farming industry, as claimed by many. It appears that consumers in Japan are more familiar with the concept of indoor-grown produce compared to others. This could be due to the limited available agricultural land or the increasing number of aging farmers. read more

W ostatnim oświadczeniu Ministra Rolnictwa Botswany, Fidelisa Molao, rząd wyraźnie określił swoje stanowisko w sprawie importu owoców cytrusowych. Minister Molao oświadczył, że rząd nie wprowadza całkowitego zakazu, lecz raczej...

In a recent announcement by Botswana's Minister of Agriculture, Fidelis Molao, the government has clearly stated its position on the importation of citrus fruits. Minister Molao stated that the government is not imposing an outright ban, but is instead... read more

Kazakhstan's ban on apple imports is a setback for Poland and Russia, as these countries heavily depend on the transit of this popular fruit through Kazakhstan. In recent years, Kazakhstan has imported an average of about 100 thousand tons of apples annually, making it one of the top 20-25 apple importers. read more

The Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers and Exporters (Provid) has announced its initial harvest estimate for the 2024-2025 season, forecasting 78.7 million boxes weighing 8.2 kilos each. Provid derived this projection from the estimated volumes provided by its members and grape producers. read more

Egpytian pomegranates have entered the market this month. Mohamed Gomaa, CEO of Green Point, is optimistic about the season ahead, despite facing some unavoidable challenges. According to Gomaa, "Egyptian pomegranates will be available until November, with peak harvest anticipated in October." read more

Farmers in Herat are currently experiencing a decrease in the value of grapes, which they attribute to limited export opportunities. The inability to access international markets has forced them to sell their produce at lower prices. At the "Grape, Fig, and Honey" exhibition in Herat, farmers expressed their financial worries and challenges. read more

A small, single-portion watermelon grown vertically in a greenhouse at high density is currently being developed by Lambo Seeds as it explores new horizons in the watermelon sector. "We have been experimenting for some time now," says Sandro Colombi, director of Lambo Seeds. "To create a highly." read more

California table grapes had an interesting beginning to the season. Mexico's harvest was smaller and ended earlier than usual, leading to a very active market when California's season began. There has been strong demand from the start, both domestically and internationally. read more

The grape harvest in the Republic of Moldova is expected to decrease by up to 35% this year compared to 2023, with an estimated yield ranging between 3 and 12 tons per hectare. These figures were presented during a recent meeting of the Council on "Grapes, Wine, Wine-based Products, and. read more

Fruit Growers Tasmania, together with a group of Tasmanian cherry growers, are heading to Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 in Hong Kong next week from 4 - 6 September. Fruit Growers Tasmania has been participating in the show since it began in 2007. Peter Cornish, CEO of Fruit Growers Tasmania, stated, "It's." read more

A slight increase in the median prices for unpackaged tomatoes and vine tomatoes in week 33 at VBT does not exceed the five-year average. The average prices of 51 euro cents per kilogram for unpackaged tomatoes and 47 euro cents per kilogram for vine tomatoes are still insufficient. read more

Theddan Farms, a South African apple producer, has emerged as a leading adopter of Harvista™ 1.3 SC, a pre-harvest treatment. The experienced apple producer began utilizing this product in 2018 to prolong the growth period of trees, resulting in significantly enhanced color and size. This application not only benefited the company's Gala orchard, but also improved overall yields. read more

W Kenii, rządowa Agenda Transformacji Gospodarczej od Podstaw (BETA) wskazała ziemniaka jako kluczowy produkt rolny dla wzrostu gospodarczego i bezpieczeństwa żywności. Jest to część Strategii Transformacji i Wzrostu Sektoru Rolnictwa (ASTGS), której celem jest zwiększenie dochodów dla drobnych producentów rolnych. read more

This year's unusually high temperatures have significantly decreased raspberry production in Ukraine, as reported by Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. Despite the lower yield compared to last year, prices have risen sharply. Currently, first-grade raspberries are being sold at EUR. read more

W tym sezonie z Ontario będzie pochodzić więcej jabłek. "Szacujemy, że ilość będzie nieco ponad 10 procent powyżej średniej pięcioletniej wolumenu" - mówi Brian Rideout, przewodniczący Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Jabłek z Ontario. Większa ilość jabłek wynika z licznych młodych sadzonek jabłoni w prowincji. read more

Peru has exported an estimated 471,934 tons of avocados up to week 33 of the current campaign, which is 10% less than in the same period of the previous campaign. According to Elizabeth Miranda, commercial manager of Agrobusiness International Peru, this decrease was mainly observed in May and June. read more

W zeszłym roku Egipt - i wiele innych części świata - doświadczył niedoboru cebuli. Ceny osiągnęły niespotykane poziomy na lokalnym rynku (aż do 300% średniej ceny w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem). Ceny eksportowe wzrosły z 400 USD EXW za tonę na początku sezonu do USD read more

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European countries, traditionally the largest buyers of Azerbaijani hazelnuts after Russia, have significantly decreased their import volumes this year. According to ABC.AZ, citing the State Statistics Committee, European countries imported only 1,887 tons of shelled hazelnuts in the first half of the year. read more

Rząd Arabii Saudyjskiej opracował strategiczny plan "Wizja 2030", który ma na celu dywersyfikację gospodarki kraju i zmniejszenie jego zależności od ropy naftowej, identyfikując bezpieczeństwo żywności jako jedno z kluczowych obszarów działań. Ostatnie wydarzenia w regionie Bliskiego Wschodu, takie jak blokowanie szlaków żeglugowych i wzrost... read more