Farmers from ten associations in Vojvodina and central Serbia are requesting a one-time aid of 300 euros per hectare for spring crops and fruit plantations registered in the e-agrarian system. If denied, they plan to protest in August. During a meeting in Stajicevo, Banat, the Vice President of read more

Niezwykle obfite opady deszczu w czerwcu wpłynęły na plony zieleni w niektórych regionach uprawy fasoli w Meksyku. „Nasza fasola jest uprawiana w dwóch kluczowych regionach uprawowych, w Guanajuato w środkowym Meksyku oraz w Baja California na północnym zachodzie” - mówi Francisco Sanchez, dyrektor generalny ASL Produce. Ta dwuregionalna read more

One third of the world's food is wasted, which is a problem that impacts both farmers and the environment. In the 2023/2024 season, Spain discarded around 400,000 tons of lemons, including those that did not meet the visual standards for fresh market sale. A citrus fruit cooperative in... read more

The polski sezon na jagody już miał trudny start w tym roku z powodu warunków pogodowych, a na domiar złego kilka regionów uprawowych doświadczyło intensywnych opadów deszczu w zeszły weekend. "Tuż przed rozpoczęciem intensywnego zbioru odmiany Duke spadło dużo deszczu. Skutkiem tego było 10–15% strat w jagodach odmiany Duke. read more

The lime situation is finally improving after difficult months. Avocados are currently facing a crisis, while mangoes and ginger are affected by logistical pressures and overlapping supply issues. Giorgio Donnarumma, the sales manager of Milan-based Nuovafrutta, reports a highly fragmented situation. read more

"The raspberry of the future has arrived. It is a vibrant red color when ripe and is the outcome of new varieties that are resistant to attacks from parasites and climate change. These varieties can also endure high temperatures in polytunnels and yield high production rates." This information is based on a note from Sant'Orsola company. read more

Yunnan province in southwest China, known for its diverse landscapes, is becoming a frontrunner in specialty agriculture. This shift has brought economic growth to rural areas, with Zhaotong emerging as a key player in apple production thanks to its ideal growing conditions. read more

The plum harvest has been ongoing for some time at B&B Fruit, the largest plum grower in the country. "We are currently harvesting Opal plums. I estimate the yield to be around 60%. That's a bit disappointing. The hot weather is slowing down the ripening process," says Marinus Bunt. read more

Futures for orange juice in New York hit their highest point in four months after President Trump announced a possible 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. The active contract rose by as much as 8.7% to $3.1385 per pound, reaching its highest intraday level since early March. read more

The Government Courier has reported on Ukraine's decision to impose tariffs on Turkish cucumbers and tomatoes, ranging from 20.1% to 26.9%. These measures will be enforced for a period of five years. The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has analyzed the pricing approach for fresh vegetables and... read more

Argentina's 2025 citrus season has started with steady volumes and prices in Europe, amidst a backdrop of increasing costs and changes in export dynamics. "Volumes are comparable to those of last year, but we are facing a 15% rise in costs in dollars. Nevertheless, European demand has remained strong." read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) has announced its official estimate for the 2025 crop at approximately 65,000 short tons (59,000 metric tons) - a smaller volume compared to recent seasons, with significant implications for supply and trade planning in the coming months. Growers are reporting a lighter fruit yield. read more

The Weitz family name has been firmly established in the regional fruit and vegetable trade for decades, and, according to the company itself, it is the "Oldest business on the Duisburg wholesale market." Starting as a wholesaler of agricultural products, the family business with its own cut read more

Eksport rolno-spożywczy z Chile może odnieść korzyści z potencjalnego 30% cła na eksport owoców i wina z RPA do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Podwyżka taryf, ogłoszona przez administrację Trumpa, zależy od odpowiedzi RPA do 1 sierpnia. Sytuacja została podkreślona podczas...

Agricultural exports from Chile might benefit from a potential 30% tariff on South African fruit and wine exports to the United States. The tariff increase, announced by the Trump Administration, is contingent on South Africa's response by August 1. The situation was highlighted during... read more

Sustainability and profitability in plantations require increased engineering expertise to achieve success. The growing threat of rising temperatures and drought is compelling the sector to develop technology to optimize crop yields. In the case of berries, which have a short shelf life, it is necessary to implement efficient harvesting and processing methods to maximize profitability. read more

"Po trudnym okresie, kiedy europejski rynek został zalewany nadmiarem limonek, sytuacja teraz się ustabilizowała," mówi Rene Bouman z Fruit Market International (FMI). "W pierwszych miesiącach roku duże ilości limonek, zwłaszcza z Brazylii, wywarły presję na ceny i spowodowały utrudnienia." read more

Po burzliwym wiosennym okresie dla branży afrykańskiego mango, pojawiło się odnowione zainteresowanie kampanią senegalską. Kampania rozpoczęła się w sprzyjających warunkach i spodziewa się, że będzie trwać do połowy lub końca sierpnia, jeśli warunki pogodowe i logistyczne na to pozwolą. Joel Peguy Kamte, właściciel firmy Kep read more

Po ponad dekadzie współpracy między Ministrem Rolnictwa Gwatemali a USDA-APHIS, kraj Ameryki Środkowej jest bliski zakończenia procesu, który pozwoli mu na eksport awokado odmiany Hass na rynek USA. Wypowiedział to prezydent Anaguacate Francis W. Bruderer.

After more than a decade of cooperation between the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture and USDA-APHIS, the Central American country is close to completing the process that will allow it to export Hass avocados to the U.S. market. This was stated by Anaguacate president Francis W. Bruderer. read more

The summer rush is in full swing at the Sprout Vegetable Company, Kiem-X. "It's a tradition that when the weather is good, our sales do well. This year is no different. We're capitalizing on the good weather, and we've had plenty of it. Spring was beautiful, the Easter holidays read more

"Now, the new onion season has just started. 'There are many fields with poor onion sets. That should offer some perspective, but in the end, demand will determine the state of the market,' says Leon van Meir of Van Meir Onions & Potatoes in Steenbergen. 'We're seeing reasonable demand at the." read more