TV presenters and influencers have joined the chorus of voices urging the UK to reduce its dependency on imports and improve diets by doubling the amount of land dedicated to growing fruits and vegetables, while also supporting British, environmentally sustainable farming practices. read more

According to this initial estimate, the average asparagus yield is 7 tons per hectare, which is 1.1 tons per hectare or 18% higher than last year's yield. The long-term average from 2018 to 2023 of 6.8 tons per hectare is 0.2 tons per hectare or 3% higher. read more

Iván Marambio, President of Frutas de Chile, expressed satisfaction with the results and stated that they reflect the continuous quality improvements within the sector. "This season, we were also able to see an increase in production and exports of new varieties." read more

In outdoor cultivation, according to these estimates, only 6.7 tons of strawberries per hectare (t/ha) are expected, which is 30% less than the previous year with an average harvest. With a further declining cultivation area of strawberries in yield (1,300 ha; -14%), the harvest volume in the open field will... read more

Compared to the six-year average from 2018 to 2023 of 120,400 tons, the harvest is expected to be 13% lower. The productive cultivation area for asparagus in open fields decreased by 4% to 19,600 hectares compared to 2023 after the initial estimate. read more

This result reflects a very challenging strawberry campaign, with irrigation restrictions in the first phase due to the ongoing drought. This affected the development of the crops, resulting in a smaller harvest and a slight price increase compared to the. read more

This would be the lowest harvest volume since 1995 (68,800 tons). The current estimated strawberry harvest in open fields is thus 24% below the already low strawberry harvest of 2023 of 92,700 tons and 34% below the average harvest volume in open fields for the years 2018 to 2023 of 106,600 tons. read more

And it should be taken literally that even some advertising measures take place underground. read more

The speaker did not provide any information on when a decision would be made. The speaker also did not disclose when a draft regulation for impact monitoring and, if necessary, an amendment to the material flow or nutrient balance regulation could be expected. read more

La Unió Llauradora points out that the price of watermelon in the fields of the Valencian Community has dropped by an average of 38% compared to the previous season despite having a large

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Welcome to Romagna: here the summer has a completely different flavor, just like our Romagna IGP Peaches and Nectarines. read more

On Thursday, July 25th in Imola, at the Mario Neri unit of Astra, there will be a pomological exhibition on peach and apricot, featuring Stefano Foschi from Ri.Nova commenting on the varieties presented to industry professionals. read more

In total, Spaniards have consumed up to March of this year 49.7 kilograms per capita of fresh vegetables, a figure that is far from the 60.6 kg per capita in 2015 and accentuates the decrease in the intake of fresh products. read more

Fruitimprese, Flai Cgil, Fisascat Cisl, Uiltucs Uil have signed the renewal of the National Collective Labor Agreement (Ccnl) for employees of fruit and citrus fruit companies for the period 2024-2027. It concerns a sector that employs approximately 60,000 workers. read more

The purpose of the report prepared by Naranjasyfrutas.com is to share with the sector the data obtained from the more than 100,000 annual visits to our platform where thousands of farmers' harvests are published for free, and where many businesses are currently listed.

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There are no significant updates on the situation in the Suez Canal, with the impasse continuing to primarily damage perishable goods, including fruits and vegetables. We will discuss this on IFN with Massimo Delpozzo, commercial director of Nord Ovest. "The crisis in the Middle East has reached a stalemate." read more

Don't miss out on the best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place on September 4-6. read more

On July 17th, the VII General Assembly of the Sweet Fruit Federation of Aragón, FedeFRUTAAragón, was held in the town of Fraga. This organization brings together the three professional associations of the Autonomous Community.

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"The good weather conditions this season and the fact that, during this time, we can move productions to the high areas of the Murcia Region and Castilla-La Mancha ensures that in 2024 we will have melon and watermelon available."

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Italian plums have appeared in the Gdo assortments, but compared to other drupes, it is difficult to find something interesting. Beyond the classic division based on the color of the skin, not much has been done, apart from a few projects. read more