As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the use of Funguran Progress in organic cultivation of potatoes against late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is permitted beyond the existing approval. read more

If, for example, a honeybee colony lacks certain essential fatty acids or amino acids in their diet, the forager bees will go out and try to obtain these nutrients from pollen. Therefore, it is important that bees have access to a wide variety of flowering plants. read more

Polish thornless varieties such as "Brzezina", "Polar", "Gaj", and "Gracja", bred at the research facility of the Institute of Horticulture Brzezna GmbH, are recommended, as reported by the portal SadyOgrody.pl. read more

In Schleswig-Holstein, strawberries are cultivated on a total area of 797 hectares this year. Of this, 496 hectares (2023: 520 hectares) have productive strawberry plants in open fields, while the remaining 232 hectares have strawberry plants that have just been planted. read more

Po udanych próbach eksportowych w ostatnich latach, marka Pink Lady apple oficjalnie weszła na rynek chiński, a firma Goodfarmer Group uzyskała wyłączne prawa marketingowe na najbliższe dziesięć lat w całej Wielkiej Chińskiej. W związku z tą okazją, firma Goodfarmer zorganizowała wydarzenie inauguracyjne w chińskim mieście. read more

Supplies of melons and watermelons will last well into the summer, according to Proexport and Fecoam. The Murcian producer and exporter associations released a press statement on Monday to reassure customers and consumers that there will be no shortage of these products this summer. read more

Nowe technologie hodowlane i technologie cyfrowe dla sadów są w centrum kolejnej edycji Interpoma, jedynego na świecie targów poświęconego wyłącznie biznesowi jabłkowemu.

New breeding technologies and digital technologies for orchards are at the core of the next edition of Interpoma, the world’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to the apple business. read more

The practical guide "Fruits, Vegetables, Potatoes: Drift Avoidance" explains in detail the various forms of drift and provides an overview of the most important preventive measures for drift avoidance. read more

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

The full program of the four-day event includes visits to businesses and plantations as well as to packing stations. Additionally, there are planned B2B meetings between local grape producers and international buyers and traders. In addition, the approximately 40 participants are expected to participate. read more

Members of the table grape industry are getting ready to gather for their second annual Regina di Puglia meeting on 21-24 July. read more

Three BerryWorld growers won the top prizes at this year's National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show in Kent last week. read more

Chile exported 64 million cartons of table grapes worth over US$1 billion FOB in the 2023/24 season, which marked a 7% increase in volume and a 13% increase in value compared to the previous year. These improved results were achieved despite a decrease in production due to climatic challenges. read more

The flow of goods is boosted by promotions, even though the volume is lower than in previous years. In calendar week 29, there are 16 promotions for mountain peaches. The promotional prices range from 1.76 euros/kg to 2.22 euros/kg for pre-packaged goods, loose Paraguayos are also available. read more

They rapidly approached the level of imported goods from Africa. Compared to the previous year, the price level at German wholesale markets was 15% higher in mid-July. In calendar week 28, German green beans cost an average of 3.84 euros/kg at wholesale markets and were thus around a read more

From November 2023 to May 2024, Egypt exported only 42,000 tons of oranges to the key Southeast Asian countries (excluding Hong Kong and Vietnam), which represents one of the lowest values of recent seasons. The most significant decline in Egyptian presence in the region occurred. read more

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines. read more