But now, with the sun and mild temperatures, a good harvest is being done on the highly premature asparagus fields, and the asparagus fields covered with black-and-white foil are also ready to go, so there will be plenty of asparagus for Easter. read more

The decreasing demand for new trees and rising costs also put this family business in a difficult situation. Thanks to a capital injection from two Dutch colleagues, the company is now getting a new opportunity. The focus is shifting to club varieties, which are gaining more attention. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide containing the active ingredient pirimicarb is permitted for use in combating aphids as virus vectors on carrots in outdoor areas. The emergency authorization for PIRIMOR G is valid from April 15th to August 12th, 2025. read more

The growth of asparagus is strongly temperature-dependent. As long as the temperatures are below 8°C, the shoots do not sprout. Growth begins slowly at around 10°C. At 13°C, asparagus grows 2 to 3 cm per day, and at 17°C, it can grow up to 5 cm per day. In some regions, read more

Health Minister Judith Gerlach emphasized: "As soon as spring arrives, many people in Bavaria also feel the desire for asparagus. This is more than understandable, as with asparagus, pleasure and health come together. It not only tastes very good, but it also contains many read more

This year's committee meeting of the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO), which took place in Konstanz from March 23 to 25, was dominated by the challenges of the market and political environment in Germany. Particularly, the topics of minimum wage, read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the use of Quassia extract MD (active ingredient: Quassin) is permitted for combating sawflies on pome and stone fruit. The emergency authorization is limited to outdoor use and is valid from April 7th to August 4th, 2025. read more

The Murcian producers, who aim to diversify their markets and reduce their dependence on more unstable environments, see Canada as a potential partner due to its stability and commitment to trade agreements, despite the existing read more

The current demand can still be met, however, more often bananas with a less pronounced degree of ripeness are being used. At the same time, heavy rainfall in the banana growing areas of Ecuador has affected the banana harvest. Particularly affected read more

According to Freshfel Europe, the event focused on the completion of the FreshProducePEFCR and the progress made in addressing the growing need for a standardized environmental footprint method for the European fresh produce sector. read more

Especially organic agriculture is setting important impulses here by avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and by conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by promoting this approach in their canteens, schools, and childcare facilities. read more

The estimated export quantities for 2025 are expected to reach a total of 1.34 million tons, which would be five percent more than in the previous season. The main reason for this positive trend is attributed to the significantly increased demand for avocados in international markets. read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, Promanal HP (active ingredient: paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5)) is permitted for use beyond the existing approval against aphids as virus vectors on potatoes intended for seed production. read more

This year, the warm weather has accelerated the harvest by about two weeks. Prices for fresh asparagus are currently high. For a kilogram of white asparagus from Polish cultivation, prices range between 40 PLN and 50 PLN (approximately 9 to 11 Euros), while imported green asparagus costs 32 PLN. read more

Jean-Daniel Heiniger is a trained farmer and runs a farming operation in Eysins (VD) with 60 hectares of arable land. The operation specializes in fruit, vineyard, and crop cultivation, and has a organic farming community with an animal husbandry operation. Since 2010, Jean-Daniel Heiniger has been a member of the read more

The countdown is currently running for the third nationwide asparagus campaign in Germany, which once again showcases the "top class from the region" with humor and charm. As in previous years, the campaign aims to highlight regional activities in direct marketing and trade, as well as numerous. read more

From this point on, phytosanitary certificates will be required for these products, some of which will also require pre-notification in the DEFRA systems. In order to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for these products, the shipment(s) must be... read more

By including halls 12 and 14 of the Madrid exhibition center, Fruit Attraction 2025 will not only expand its exhibition area to over 70,000 m2, but also improve the organization of the fair through a more efficient division by geographical regions. read more

In 2024, the highest amount of asparagus was harvested in Lower Saxony with 22,600 tons, followed by Brandenburg (20,200 tons), Bavaria (19,400 tons), and North Rhine-Westphalia (18,500 tons). Together, these four states accounted for three quarters (75%) of the total asparagus harvest in Germany. read more

Especially large-caliber products of good quality are already quite scarce and in high demand. "On the demand side, a consistently satisfactory business performance in the retail sector is reported. There has also been an increase in export inquiries recently," informs the. read more