A demand-oriented water supply, tailored to the various growth stages of the potato plant, also ensures a continuous nutrient uptake, prevents deformities, uneven tuber sizes, and issues such as scab. This lays the foundation for stable growth. read more

The initiative, designed to span over several years, will utilize cutting-edge tools such as genome editing to enable a swift and more precise focus on specific traits and develop varieties with improved pest and disease resistance, reduced food waste, and... read more

The Dithmarscher cabbage farmer is starting his fifth term in office. He was elected in the delegate meeting on November 22, 2024 in Karlsruhe. As a representative of the vegetable cultivation group in the Federal Committee for Fruit and Vegetables (BOG), Peter was already chosen the day before during the board meeting. read more

In the Middle Ages, the starchy parsnip played a similarly important role as the potato does today. Until the mid-18th century, it was one of the most important staple foods in our latitudes due to its low susceptibility to diseases. read more

However, the overall quality of the 2024/25 harvest looks very good. Early sales have been extremely brisk, which is attributed to low stocks in all major markets. The main reasons for this are the low harvest in Chile 2024, strong global sales in the last. read more

Blueberries are a globally traded product due to their good shelf life. Thanks to their health benefits, their blue success story began two decades ago. Year after year, a new record is set globally. In the past ten years alone, the... read more

If you like it healthy, sustainable, and at the same time culinarily exquisite, you can easily prepare the Christmas menu with delicious mushrooms. Especially at Christmas, they impress with their advantages. They are very low in calories and fat, cholesterol-free, and contain almost no salt. read more

As assistance for the affected businesses, Germany has received 46.5 million euros from the EU Agricultural Reserve. The application process for these EU aids is being handled through the federal states and is now open in Bavaria. Applications can be submitted from now until January 8th. read more

While high-quality goods are in demand, the market opportunities for lower-quality items are very limited, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Consequently, there is a significant price difference. Promotions within the country help stimulate sales. For mediocre onions... read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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). read more

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. read more

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. read more