The top carrot grower in Queensland, Kalfresh, is backing Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Pick of the Crop initiative, which promotes healthy eating in schools. The goal is to provide more opportunities for primary school children in Queensland to learn about and consume more vegetables and fruits. read more

I am excited about melons right now because they are in season and taste delicious. They are a refreshing and hydrating fruit, perfect for enjoying during hot summer days. Melons also come in a variety of types, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, each offering its unique flavor profile. Overall, melons are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in various ways, whether eaten on their own, added to salads, or blended into smoothies. read more

Angus Soft Fruits estimates that there is currently a 10-15 percent shortage in British strawberry supply due to the unseasonably cold weather in recent weeks. read more

Komitet Kiwi w Chile zrewidował swoje prognozy zbiorów na rok 2024 w górę do 139 000 ton. read more

A decade ago, Fruitnet reported that Israeli grape exports were declining. The exports fell from 7,000 tonnes in 2006 to 5,000 in 2010, and further down to 3,000 tonnes in 2014. The decline was attributed to various factors such as adverse exchange rates, seasonal EU-imposed taxes for imports after July 31, and price competition with Egypt. read more

Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, continues to be the best place to establish fruitful connections with both existing and new contacts. read more

This includes, for example, processed fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juices or potato products. According to Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen, the statistical office for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, on the occasion of Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17, 2024), NRW companies achieved almost a third in 2023. read more

The competition, formerly known as 'Groentevakman', is taking place for the tenth time and is an initiative of Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Office VLAM in collaboration with Boerenbond, Buurtsuper.be, Coöperatie Hoogstraten, BelOrta, and REO Veiling. read more

The project led by entomologist Maryam Yazdani at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) aims to make detection more efficient and effective. read more

These are the objectives of an ongoing study on year-round cultivation of berry fruits. The main research centers for berry fruits in the border region of Belgium and the Netherlands are collaborating in this European project to work together with the sector on plant breeding and cultivation. read more

The very warm May with heavy rain and a persistent low-pressure weather system with high amounts of precipitation resulted in very wet and partially flooded soils. In Bavaria, the floods partially abruptly ended the asparagus harvest. Most asparagus fields in non-flooded areas. read more

A total of 7,583 hectares are affected. "The biggest damages are in the areas of Cieza and Calasparra, affecting fruit orchards, almond and olive crops, as well as livestock farms," emphasized regional Minister of Agriculture, Sara Rubira, "which represents a new setback for our farmers and." read more

In the Free State, around 16,500 hectares of vegetables are cultivated. This corresponds to an area of over 23,000 soccer fields. The efficient cultivation on this land covers 37% of Bavaria's vegetable consumption, despite representing less than one percent of Bavaria's farmland. And now in June... read more

A team of Australian researchers has conducted testing on a novel method of detecting fruit flies in cherries and other fruits, utilizing an AI-programmed optical scanning system. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez australijskich badaczy polegało na testowaniu nowej metody wykrywania muchy owocowej w wiśniach i innych owocach za pomocą programowanego sztucznej inteligencji skanowania optycznego. read more

Northwest Cherry Growers have announced that the harvest season for cherries has started in the Northwest region. Early varieties like Chelan are displaying consistent color, good size, and quality. read more

On 13 June, China's Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. read more

Awokado stało się na całym świecie znanym superfoodem dzięki rosnącej świadomości zdrowotnej w ostatnich latach, a obfite korzyści odżywcze owocu pomogły w osiągnięciu nowych rekordowych poziomów konsumpcji na osobę na całym świecie. read more

The exclusive distributor of StoreGuard in the UK, a new method for maintaining the color of fries made from potatoes, is getting ready for its first complete season. read more

It is assumed that tire wear particles and the associated organic chemicals enter the agricultural environment through irrigation with treated wastewater, the application of sewage sludge, or atmospheric deposition. read more