Belgium: Significant decrease in open-field vegetable cultivation area - leeks, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower particularly affected
2024-08-05 13:00
Belgian horticulture accounts for 5.1% of the total cultivated area, but represents 19.6% of the agricultural sector's production value. The latest data from Statbel dates back to the year 2022, which was characterized by a significant decrease in outdoor vegetable cultivation areas.
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The tool aims to provide farmers with a comprehensive, evidence-based decision support system to optimize their nitrogen management practices. By using this tool, farmers can reduce environmental impact, increase efficiency, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices.
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Fresh Del Monte: Lower banana sales in the second quarter - strong margin improvements in the fresh segment.
2024-08-02 11:00
This decline was partially offset by an increase in net revenue in the fresh products and value-added products segment, which was attributed to higher unit selling prices.
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Aldi UK is eliminating pulp trays and baskets for several fruit and vegetable varieties.
2024-08-02 10:00
In addition, Nature's Pick mango and avocado double packs will no longer be offered in pulp trays in order to reduce the amount of packaging. These changes could lead to the discount store saving over 370 tons of plastic and packaging annually if the initiative is implemented in all stores.
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Engelhardt explained: "The medium-sized transport and logistics companies secure the supply of the population and economy every day with their trucks. They were the heroes of the country even during the COVID-19 pandemic, but are currently fighting for survival. The introduction of
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Sweet cherries: Import volumes have increased minimally
2024-08-01 09:00
With an increase of 4% last year, sweet cherry imports were slightly above the previous year at just over 40,500 tons. In the linear trend from 2014 to 2023, sweet cherry imports have been increasing annually by a marginal 1.2%. Turkey continues to be the top country of origin.
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New Zealand: Good weather conditions boost avocado exports.
2024-07-30 13:00
"Due to strict export quality standards, the quality of the fruits has been affected in the past two years," says Brad Siebert, CEO of the industry association New Zealand Avocados. "However, it is expected to improve in the upcoming season."
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Don't miss any of the top-notch speakers. As part of the program, this year will also see a search for answers to the challenges of our time. How can and must the industry position itself to appeal to consumers? But also in the long term.
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Australia: Financial support for the table grape industry
2024-07-30 11:00
Table grapes have become a successful export product in the last ten years. Exports increased from 30,000 tons (worth 80 million AUD) in the early 2000s to 152,500 tons (worth 623 million AUD) in the 2019/2020 season. The program, which spans five years and is led by Hort
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Morocco resumes the export of potatoes and onions.
2024-07-29 17:00
This decision represents a significant turning point for Moroccan producers and exporters who have felt strongly constrained in their activities, reefertrends reports. However, Moroccan authorities have introduced strict quotas to regulate these exports.
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UK: Perfect growing conditions for strawberries - concerns about the future among producers
2024-07-29 16:00
"The cold and wet period at the beginning of the year, as well as the recent small heatwave, have led us to relocate a larger portion of the predicted harvest quantity to late July and early August," said Lee Port, managing director of the Kent-based...
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Austria: Solar pioneer project with blueberries
2024-07-29 15:00
The two-hectare facility is being built by RWA Solar Solutions. The goal is to achieve sustainable, local electricity generation while simultaneously protecting the berry crops from extreme weather events, the RWA Group announces.
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Turkey: Mandarin production reaches record levels
2024-07-29 15:00
The increase is the result of a larger cultivation area and favorable weather during the flowering period. With the increase in production, exports are also expected to rise by around 17% to 1.0 million tons. Turkey's exports generally take place from October to May and reach...
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Ukraine: Low supply of watermelons leads to rising prices.
2024-07-29 13:00
According to market analysts, the price increase in this segment is attributed to the lower supply of watermelons from local farms. Due to the high air temperatures and the prolonged drought in most regions of the country for several weeks, a portion of the...
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Ecuador: Exports of bananas to South Korea are skyrocketing.
2024-07-29 12:00
The deliveries to the Asian country increased between January and June this year by 271 percent compared to the same period last year to 2.2 million crates, as exporters benefited from the abolition of tariffs that came into effect in January and production issues in the Philippines.
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The sold-out summit is themed "Reset, Growth, Ambition" and reflects the challenges and opportunities facing the apple and pear industry, as well as the ongoing commitment of the sector to building a more sustainable, productive, and.
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The product is grown by Brookberries, one of eight 'Inno Growers'. They are a group of greenhouse growers with a passion for innovation.
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In order for agricultural crops such as vegetables, fruits, or potatoes to achieve their maximum yields even during dry periods, artificial irrigation is increasingly being used.
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BMEL: Özdemir advises against bringing plants
2024-07-25 11:00
Living plants, flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, cuttings, flower bulbs, and all other plant parts are referred to as plants or plant products. This recommendation applies especially when traveling from countries outside the EU. This also applies to places like the Canary Islands.
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South Africa: Appointment of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen holds great potential for fruit exports
2024-07-24 10:00
With his appointment, the focus is once again placed on increasing agricultural productivity, biosafety, and expanding market access for South African products.
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