Kolumbia is rozwijająca się w globalnej branży borówkowej, kształtowana przez wzrost importu, wczesne kamienie milowe eksportowe i nowe plantacje wysokogórskie wspierane przez inwestorów międzynarodowych. Bliskość kraju do Stanów Zjednoczonych, rosnące zapotrzebowanie krajowe oraz możliwość uprawy przez niemal cały rok, sprawiają, że Kolumbia jest coraz bardziej obecna w tej branży. read more

Buba, an AI-powered platform, was developed during the International Potato Center's (CIP) AI-griculture Challenge Hackathon in 2024 and was announced as the winner in the Crop Improvement Science Goal category on May 23, 2025. The tool addresses bottlenecks in potato breeding by utilizing artificial intelligence... read more

Rosyjskie służby celne i organy egzekwowania prawa zgłosiły przejęcie ponad 1,5 tony kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów z Ekwadoru, opisując to jako największe do tej pory przejęcie narkotyków w kraju. Federalna Służba Celna i służba bezpieczeństwa FSB poinformowały, że wartość narkotyków wynosi ponad read more

During a meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, France expressed concern about the European Commission's proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2028 to 2034. According to French representatives, the planned amounts "appear to be out of sync with the Commission's vision." read more

Expanded business opportunities with Greek enterprises are being offered this year at Fruit Attraction through the collective participation of Freskon Greece. As the project manager of the mission, Mrs. Tonia Nikolaidou, points out, "This year's Freskon Greece mission to Fruit Attraction 2025 is" read more

Dostawy awokado nadal są obfite i stabilne. „Mamy dobre dostawy z Meksyku” - mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając, że dostępne są owoce wszystkich rozmiarów w równomiernym rozkładzie. „Obecnie Meksyk wchodzi w główny sezon na awokado”. Dobra podaż awokado to…

The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more

The table grape sector in Southern Africa is getting ready for the 2024/25 export season after experiencing a record crop last year. Growers in Namibia and South Africa have reported steady vineyard growth, and the harvest is set to commence in the next few weeks. Early harvesting is expected in Namibia. read more

The heaviest peach weighs 828.5 g (1 lb 13 oz) and was cultivated by Henry Chiles (USA) in Crozet, Virginia, USA, as confirmed on 10 September 2025. The PF-27A peach was grown on Henry's family farm. He informed GWR that the weather conditions during spring and summer were ideal for the growth of this gigantic peach. read more

Turkey announced on Monday that it has lifted the retaliatory tariffs imposed in 2018 on various U.S. imports, such as passenger cars, fruit, rice, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, solid fuels, and chemical products. The decision was officially published in Turkey's Official Gazette before the President. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has proposed expanding the program "Granting Grants for the Creation or Development of Business" to include support for building vegetable storehouses. The plan foresees annual spending of UAH200 million (US$4.9 million). The draft... read more

Sorma Group will be showcasing its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 September – 2 October, Hall 03, Stand 3D22). This system has been developed to enhance efficiency and consistency in fruit packaging. The automated packaging system, P&P-800, has been carefully designed to meet these needs. read more

Anuradha Tennakoon, Chairman of the Farmers' National Agricultural Federation, has criticized the Sri Lankan government for not implementing measures to strengthen the country's agricultural production economy, despite being in office for a year. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Tennakoon pointed out that the government has not taken any steps to support agricultural development. read more

In Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26, walnut production in Chile is projected to reach 150,500 metric tons (MT), which represents a 1.3% decrease compared to the 152,500 MT recorded in MY 2024/25. This reduction is primarily due to a decrease in the planted area, which is expected to be 43,500 hectares, down by 1.1% compared to the previous year. read more

Rani Bar Nes, an 80-year-old farmer from Moshav Bitzaron in southern Israel, has been growing fruit for four decades. A decade ago, he planted pomegranate trees on his land near Kibbutz Negba with the expectation of developing an export crop. That expectation has not materialized. Bar Nes, now, read more

The new organic top fruit season has started at BelOrta. At Bert Toetenel's farm in Diest, an insight was given into what the new season looks like and the importance of organic for the cooperative. "I think that, especially after a tough last year, we can be extremely satisfied with what the." read more

Przemysł orzechowy w Turcji stoi przed trudnym sezonem ze wzrastającymi cenami, ograniczonymi dostawami i zmniejszoną aktywnością eksportową. Wczesne oczekiwania na stabilizację cen nie spełniły się, ponieważ producenci i handlowcy trzymają zapasy, zmniejszając dostępność. Turecki Urząd Zbożowy (TMO) ogłosił read more

"The economics of our microgreens are very promising. Mizuna can sell for around 80 dollars per kilo, compared to 30 dollars for baby greens. Growing cycles are also shorter, just 7 to 10 days compared to a month for larger leafy crops," says Kohei Murata, founder and CEO of Edomae Herb. read more

Uvasdoce Fresh is participating in Fruit Attraction during the ongoing domestic season, which continues with stable volumes and quality, as expected. "We are maintaining a very positive pace and anticipate a successful conclusion to the Spanish season," the company's management states. read more

Southern Specialties, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new product line, Southern Selects® Heirloom Tomatoes. These greenhouse-grown heirlooms are a tribute to the longstanding tradition of tomato farming. These authentic varieties, which have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations, are cultivated with a focus on exceptional flavor. read more

The global lemon market is currently facing limited supply, increased prices, and uncertainty. In Spain, specifically in the Murcia region which is the primary lemon-producing area in Europe, harvesting has begun with predictions indicating a smaller crop compared to the previous season. Estimates suggest a reduction of around 15-20%. read more