Brussels sprouts in high demand during the holidays
2024-12-12 11:00
Few cultures can turn demand as quickly as Brussels sprouts. When it's cold for a few days, sales usually go up. A week later, it can look completely different. The coming weeks are crucial for a successful end to the season.
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He also takes a seat on the management board. His predecessor Hubert Zufferey will retire at the end of September 2025 after nine years at the SOV, the association announces.
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Peru: Project to eradicate fruit fly in Piura successful
2024-12-12 11:00
The five-year project, running from 2019 to 2024, covered the cultivation areas of San Lorenzo, Alto Piura, Chira, Piura, Paita, La Tina/Guineo, Medio Piura, Interandino Alto Piura, Huanca bamba, and Ayabaca.
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Florida lowers forecast for citrus fruits after Hurricane Milton
2024-12-12 08:00
According to the USDA's Office of Agricultural Statistics, the state's orange harvest for 2024/25 will be 12 million boxes, 20% less than originally forecasted. This is 33% less than last year and a historic low not seen in a century.
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Using artificial intelligence for weather forecasts - better and faster than leading models.
2024-12-12 08:00
GenCast is a probabilistic weather model that produces global 15-day ensemble forecasts with a resolution of 0.25°C, which are more accurate than the best operational ensemble system. Generating a single 15-day forecast from GenCast takes about 8 minutes on a cloud platform.
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Australia: In 2024, more macadamia nuts were harvested.
2024-12-11 13:00
Currently, the industry association Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) is assuming this. Although the harvest is slightly below the original forecast of 56,000 tonnes (or 60,000 tonnes at 10% moisture content), this amount represents a production increase of 11.5% compared to the previous year.
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QS Academy: Online seminar for potato producers on efficient irrigation and plant health.
2024-12-10 09:00
In addition, a water supply aligned with the different growth stages of potatoes forms the basis for a continuous supply of nutrients to the plant, prevents deformities, uneven tuber size, and issues such as "potato scab", ensuring.
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BVL/QS: Phytophthora root/stem rot in tomatoes - Emergency approval for the fungicide Fonganil Gold
2024-12-09 11:00
As QS informs with reference to the BVL, the application of Fonganil Gold to combat Phytophthora root/stem rot for the young plant production of tomatoes is permitted according to the emergency authorization from December 15, 2024, to April 13, 2025.
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South African raisin industry outlines ambitious production goals.
2024-12-09 11:00
This ambitious goal is supported by new figures from the International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC), which show South Africa as the largest producer in the Southern Hemisphere with a marketable production of 89,700 tons in 2023/24, significantly ahead of Chile (57,000 tons).
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Swiss Stone Fruit Seminar: Sustainability, Apricot and Cherry Varieties, and Climate Change in Focus
2024-12-06 10:00
The participants of the stone fruit seminar were treated to a full and diverse program: Over 30 speakers presented success factors for stone fruit cultivation, discussed climate change, challenges in crop protection, and more.
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Banana imports are delayed.
2024-12-06 10:00
Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector.
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Westfalia Fruit in the Netherlands: Promoting sustainability and innovation with 'tattooed' mangoes
2024-12-03 16:00
Mathijs Benard, who has been employed as the Head of Operations Central Europe at Westfalia Fruit in the Netherlands since March 2024 and also collaborates closely with the Operations Team in Germany, explains: "Since joining the company, my focus has been on the
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The seminar will take place in December 2024 and is aimed at companies in the meat industry, retail, as well as in the processing and packaging of fruits, vegetables, and potatoes.
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This week in the Fruchthandel magazine: pome fruits, citrus from Spain, winter vegetables from Italy.
2024-11-29 09:00
Climate change poses immense challenges for German fruit production. Taking a closer look at Spain, the drastic effects on agriculture can be seen. In Germany, the changing conditions are also evident: late frosts and hail have led to...
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This machine offers precise weighing, a hygienic design, and versatile applications, making it the ideal solution for large fruit producers who value efficiency and flexibility. Which companies can benefit the most from this technology?
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Agroscope: Updated recommendations for fertilizing berries
2024-11-26 12:00
Adequate nutrient supply is the basis for healthy and productive berry crops. Depending on the crop, substrate, yield level, and growth stage, plants require varying amounts of nutrients. It is also important to consider the existing nutrient levels in the soil or in the...
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At the Interpoma Congress, new breeding technologies and the digital revolution in apple cultivation were the focus.
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At the "Interpoma Congress", new breeding technologies and the digital revolution in apple cultivation were the focal points.
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University of Kiel: New study investigates dangerous plant pest with great diversity
2024-11-25 16:00
The pathogen belongs to the Oomycetes. Despite the name, which translates to "egg fungus," this group of organisms is more closely related to algae than to true fungi. "Pythium causes root and stem rot," explains Prof. Dr. Daguang Cai from the Department of Molecular Biology.
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Exports and export prospects to third countries for Polish apples
2024-11-25 13:00
During the mentioned period, the majority of Polish apples, totaling 46,000 tons, were exported to Kazakhstan. In the same period in 2023, the amount was 43,000 tons of apples. The second largest buyer of Polish apples was Romania, where over 37,000 tons of Polish apples were sold.
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