A new live online seminar by the QS Academy explains in detail what is important in this regard and how fruits and vegetables can be safely packaged. read more

"We expect a normal development, without surprises, which will allow us to reach the usual quantities again, unlike last season, where late rainfall and hail greatly reduced production." read more

Podczas swojej niedawnej wizyty w Europie, prezydent Chin Xi Jinping spędził czas zarówno na Węgrzech, jak i w Serbii, podczas której kraje podpisały szereg nowych umów o współpracy. Wśród tych umów znalazło się nowe porozumienie o wolnym handlu między Chinami a Serbią, które wejdzie w życie w lipcu. read more

In April, the Chinese province of Guangdong experienced a record-breaking rainfall that was nearly three times the usual amount, as reported by the local weather bureau. This extreme weather, including heavy spring rains and hail, has followed an unusually warm winter, leading to significant impacts on Guangdong's large lychee crop. read more

In 2023, strawberries were grown on a total area of 231.3 hectares. The cultivation under high walkable protective covers has been steadily increasing in recent years. The cultivation area under glass was only 4.1 hectares in 2012, reaching its peak in 2021 with 57.9 hectares. read more

The Freskon International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables was held on 11-13 April in Thessaloniki, Greece, and attracted a record number of visitors. Organizers reported a 58 percent increase in visitors compared to last year, with a 37.5 percent rise in the number of international visitors. read more

Kerim Taner, executive chairman at Perla Fruit, stated that Turkish cherry sales have been slow on the domestic market this season, even though harvesting started early. read more

Of these, 362,360 tons (-4%) are accounted for by Lleida, 20,080 tons (-3%) by Tarragona, 1,480 tons (-13%) by Barcelona, and 920 tons (-9%) by Girona. read more

Planters of fruits in South Africa's Southern and Western Cape regions are expanding their farming operations to include avocado production, as the demand for avocados increases. read more

The Western-led project, currently in its first full year of operation at the Western Field Station for Environmental Sciences, combines a photovoltaic (powered by solar cells) shielded open-air farm with an agro tunnel, an indoor cultivation system that is high-density. read more

Seasonal favorites such as asparagus and Jersey Royals are part of a series of offers and promotions as Morrisons starts its latest price campaign. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has been awarded $1.3 million from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to enhance export opportunities for blueberries in the country. read more

The aim of the research at the Laimburg Experimental Center is to establish and optimize sustainable and efficient production practices and find answers to the challenges of climate change. On this occasion, all interested parties are invited to visit the experimental fields of the research center. read more

Late blight is the most widespread disease in potato cultivation. It is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. In susceptible potato varieties, a crop can be completely destroyed in just a few days without plant protection measures. read more

Zespri's financial results for 2023/24 have achieved record average returns per tray for growers in all categories except Organic SunGold Kiwifruit, despite a decrease in volumes. read more

Jazz Apples has signed on as the newest associate partner of Netball Australia's Suncorp Super Netball League. read more

Komisja Jabłek Waszyngtońskich pozyskała dodatkowe środki na promocję eksportu po uruchomieniu nowego programu rozwoju handlu przez rząd USA. read more

Overall, during the presentation, one could mostly see satisfied faces: So far, there have been hardly any damages caused by adverse weather conditions, according to the general sentiment. Production has recovered in all countries after a somewhat complicated 2023, resulting in growth being reported in all four cultivation areas. read more

The decline is mainly a consequence of the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, which brought heavy flooding, mud, debris, and winds to Hawkes Bay and Gisborne, the major apple-growing regions. The orchards in this region were thus greatly affected in the past season. read more

President Fritz Burkhalter spoke about a generational project. One goal is also to inspire young producers to engage in vegetable cultivation and to create the conditions for them to practice their profession under good conditions. read more