The website Myfin.by analyzed statistics to see which countries import potatoes from Belarus. It is challenging to determine the volume and geographical distribution of Belarusian potato exports since Belstat no longer publishes detailed foreign trade statistics. To assess this, data from Belarus's trading partners is needed. read more

The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (Agrosavia) has identified Colombia as having 850 native potato varieties. Despite this diversity, the extensive promotion of specific varieties such as R12, betina, and pastusa has led to a decrease in demand for other varieties, putting the preservation of these varieties at risk. read more

Caputo & Guest, a major U.S. producer of fresh exotic mushrooms, has announced a price reduction for its organic mushroom line. This decision is part of a larger effort to increase domestic production and lessen the country's reliance on imported mushrooms, which are often labeled as "Product". read more

The "No green cuts" campaign aims to ensure the quality of watermelons and melons grown in Almeria so that they reach consumers in optimum ripening conditions. The Territorial Delegation of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, together with Hortyfruta, will inspect shipments from third… read more

The pierwsze komercyjne ilości brytyjskich truskawek z 2025 roku zaczęły pojawiać się w sklepach Tesco po prawie trzech tygodniach ciepłej, słonecznej pogody. Wczesna żniwa, prowadzone przez producentów z The Summer Berry Company w Colworth, West Sussex, mają dotrzeć do klientów na czas. read more

Naukowcy z University of Wollongong, University of Queensland i Victoria University prowadzą badania nad śliwką Queen Garnet, hodowaną w Queensland, ze względu na jej potencjał w opóźnianiu lub zapobieganiu demencji. Badania koncentrują się na sokach z tej śliwki oraz ich zdolności do ochrony funkcji mózgu. read more

The IV Open Day at the research and experimentation center of the breeding company Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) in Policoro (Matera) was held yesterday morning, on April 10, 2025. This is an annual event that gives strawberry industry professionals the opportunity to visit the company's facilities and learn more about their operations. read more

Schaap Holland and Landjuweel have announced today that they are merging to form a strategic partnership. "Starting today, we are coming together to provide our clients in the Netherlands and internationally with high-quality, sustainable, and innovative potatoes and potato products. This partnership signifies a read more

Ethan McMurray, drugi rok studiów i student kierunku muzycznego na Uniwersytecie Oakland, stał się wiralową sensacją dzięki swojej unikalnej "małej symfonii grzybowej". Zainspirowany nagraniem z TikToka przedstawiającym śpiewającego grzyba, McMurray skomponował utwór klasyczny i opublikował go na Instagramie, szybko zdobywając ponad 10 milionów wyświetleń. Jego... read more

The producer of Honey Gold mangoes, Piñata Farms, achieved a high packout rate and produced excellent quality fruit during the 2024-2025 season. Sales and marketing manager Rebecca Scurr stated that the 14-week season, which ended in early February, yielded volumes comparable to the previous two seasons. read more

Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts." read more

Key developments in Serbian agriculture this week include alarming bee mortality, severe frost damage to fruit crops, limited insurance coverage, a new EU-funded innovation project, and mixed results from a major supermarket boycott. Mass bee die-offs are raising concerns among beekeepers across Serbia. read more

Dr. Mohammed Mansi, the director of the Egyptian Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), recently met with Duncan Macintyre, the president of The Breeders Alliance, and representatives from the top table grape breeding companies. read more

Fruit South Africa has announced leadership changes on its board of directors, effective 1 April 2025. Anton Rabe will take over as the chairperson, replacing Anton Kruger, who has been in the position since April 2023. Derek Donkin will be the vice-chairperson, and Kruger will remain with the board. read more

Agrico Ukraine has officially registered a new Dutch-bred potato variety named Napoleon, specifically developed for industrial purposes like chips, French fries, and powdered mash production. "Following successful internal field trials in different soil and climate conditions in Ukraine during... read more

A new health concern has been highlighted by Anses, the French National Health and Safety Agency, which is warning of poisoning cases following the ingestion of what is known as "wood asparagus," also known as wild asparagus. Over 10 years, poison control centers have recorded 48 cases of poisoning after consuming this plant. read more

Just a year and a half ago, Johnny de Bat from Symach visited Vos Onions' new onion sorting and packing facility in Veen to mark a milestone: the first palletiser had reached 20 million bags processed. Last week, it was time for a second celebration, as the second machine also crossed the 20 read more

Po uruchomieniu Corner Corner niedawno w Canada Water, współzałożyciel Harvest London, Matt Chlebek, opowiada o tym, jak firma wchodzi w nową fazę rozwoju, która obejmuje zarówno przemysłowe pionowe uprawy, jak i modele zintegrowane z lokalną społecznością. Chlebek mówi, że firma jest...

After the launch of Corner Corner recently in Canada Water, Harvest London's co-founder, Matt Chlebek shares how the company is stepping into a new phase of growth—one that embraces both industrial vertical farming and community-integrated, hyperlocal models. Chlebek says that the company is read more

Wielu firm i producentów coraz częściej szuka sposobów, aby zwiększyć wartość swoich pozostałości. To jest dokładnie w zasięgu zainteresowań Frédérica Lerouge'a – specjalizuje się w tłoczeniu owoców z jego standardowych sadów oraz innych producentów. Świeży sok, dżem, ocet, olej czy cydr – wymień to, a lokalne owoce są dostępne. read more

On April 3 and 4, the 6th AMHPAC Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium took place in Guadalajara, Jalisco. This event provided a platform for participants to discuss anticipated sustainability trends for the year, offering a unique opportunity for stakeholders in the protected vegetable sector. read more