Not only do we need to weed, but also provide frost protection to save the crops. Frost has affected the fruit and vegetable growing areas on the Adriatic side at least 3-4 times between March 19 and April 9. "Some farmers who used our technology were able to save their harvests," explains Marco Mingozzi, owner of Mingozzi. read more

Syria has exported over 270,000 tons of fruits and vegetables to neighboring countries in the past two months. This development signifies a rise in regional trade and economic activity after years of stagnation caused by conflict and political isolation. According to Mohammad al-Akkad, head of the read more

Demand is reported to be slightly subdued this week, likely due to warmer weather. However, with Easter approaching, demand is expected to increase. Growers are currently busy with groundwork and plantings, taking advantage of the excellent weather conditions this week. Plantings are ahead of schedule. read more

In the second half of the importing season, the grape supply from Peru and Chile has been exceeding demand, which is a significant change from the first half when demand far outstripped supply. "Stocks have exceeded the capacities of cold storage facilities. This has caused an issue with. read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. read more

Truong An Food has received the first shipment of new season brown onions from New Zealand for the Vietnamese market. "We are excited about the excellent quality of the early onions in the 2025 season. We are now prepared to deliver to all retailers and Horeca establishments. The initial shipment has arrived in Vietnam." read more

At Marc Geerts' strawberry farm in Verrebroek, Flanders, preparations are in full swing for the start of the new strawberry season. "In just over two weeks, we expect to begin, and we're satisfied with how everything looks so far. Especially now that everything is blooming nicely, the sunny. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have been appearing on the local market for some time now, but the full season is expected to begin in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the past few seasons, with a significant increase in volume." read more

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok, along with Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong, visited Naepo Farm in Yesan, South Chungcheong Province. The purpose of this visit was to assess the apple production conditions during the flowering season. read more

The Australian apple and pear industry has published its 2025-30 Industry Strategy, which outlines priorities aimed at promoting sustainable growth, profitability, and resilience. Developed by the industry body APAL, the strategy builds upon the groundwork laid in 2018 and addresses the ongoing challenges that the industry faces. read more

Even at the beginning of the second half of the season, the Dithmarschen cabbage industry remains quite positive. "In early January, we saw a significant increase in export inquiries, which is quite unusual. Consequently, prices rose quickly. After the Fruit Logistica trade fair, the... read more

Harvest London is showcasing vertical farming to the public in a literal sense. Their most recent initiative involves a vertical farm that is open to the public inside Corner Corner, a food and live entertainment venue located in Canada Water. This project represents a significant departure from the conventional warehouse-style method of indoor farming. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has expressed serious concern over the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on South African agricultural exports, particularly table grapes. "South Africa prides itself on having an export-oriented agricultural sector, and the USA is one of the read more

Sprzedaż marchewki idzie obecnie dobrze. "Spodziewamy się, że organiczne produkty z Holandii będą dostępne do 18 tygodnia kalendarzowego. Pierwsze dostawy ze Hiszpanii były znacznie niższej jakości niż zwykle ze względu na obfite opady deszczu. Teraz mamy nadzieję, że następne partie będą trochę lepsze. read more

EastFruit reports that Morocco exported 69,000 tons of carrots in 2024, valued at $18.3 million. This represents a 35% increase from the previous year, setting a new national record. Notably, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record-setting carrot exports, with an average annual growth. read more

The zielona uprawa szparagów rośnie bardzo dobrze w hiszpańskiej prowincji Granada. "Jesteśmy w znacznie lepszej sytuacji niż w ostatnich latach. 2023 i 2024 były złymi latami, z poważną suszą, która spowodowała, że pędy szparagów nie miały wystarczającej ilości wilgoci do rozwoju i uniemożliwiła... read more

Spring has now definitely arrived at the Frischezentrum Melzig in Aschaffenburg, too. "In calendar week 14, the first German greenhouse strawberries arrived from Mutterstadt, but they were offered to us at relatively high prices. Dutch greenhouse produce was initially needed for the campaigns in read more

The persimmon season in South Australia began at the end of March, which is in line with expectations for the region. Persimmons are primarily cultivated in the Riverland area, with smaller amounts also coming from the Adelaide Hills. "We've had a very dry year, and there have been some days of extreme heat," mentioned. read more

The Florida blueberry season is running about a week or two behind this year. "The bushes and crop look very good right now, and we're seeing excellent fruit quality," says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers. "We did have a cold front move through yesterday morning, and it continues to." read more

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has announced the suspension of a temporary ban on lemon exports, which was supposed to start on April 8. The restriction had caused worries among domestic producers, who were concerned about potential financial losses because of restricted market access. According to Cumhuriyet, the ban has been lifted. read more