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

Unseasonal frosts in early April have caused significant damage to fruit crops in multiple regions of Ukraine, with apricot orchards among the worst affected. Growers in Vinnytsia, Rivne, Kherson, and other areas are reporting widespread losses due to freezing temperatures that coincided with. read more

A new strawberry variety has achieved significant success in Brazil. This variety's genetics originate from Italy, as it was selected in Verona as part of a collaborative effort between the cooperative Apo Scaligera and the agricultural research institute CREA (Forlì, Italy). The patent has also been obtained. read more

Brazilian fruit exports are facing several challenges, such as a lack of refrigerated infrastructure, high internal logistics costs, and delays in certifications, affecting both quality and competitiveness. Hevile, a company based in Brazil with over 27 years of experience... read more

The ninth edition of the international fresh fruit and vegetable trade fair, Freskon, has successfully concluded. The event took place from April 10 to 12 in Thessaloniki. According to the latest data released by the organizers, this year's Freskon hosted 275 exhibitors from 22 countries and 136 read more

Ukraine has a sufficient number of pear orchards, but only a few farms can produce fruit of high quality, as pears are considered a challenging crop to grow. Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the farm "Makosad," shared these insights in an interview with the magazine Horticulture in Ukrainian Style. read more

"We have reached the final stage of the citrus fruit campaign with the late varieties of Tarocco," reports Mimmo Fisicaro, sales manager of the producer organization Opi Sicula, together with his brother Domenico Fisicaro. "With the available volumes of Meli and Sant'Alfio Tarocco, we will barely" read more

W roku 2024, blokady rolników poważnie zakłóciły dostawy, a w tym roku problemy logistyczne utrzymują się nadal - tym razem związane z transportem morskim - pogłębione niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi dla produkcji. "Nadal przeżywamy okres kryzysu w górze strumienia, który ma potrwać do końca maja". read more

"The biggest threat for this apple growing season in these next few weeks is dealing with additional cold weather. I don't think you're necessarily going to be having any other adversity." So says Drew Lerner, president and senior agricultural meteorologist of World Weather, Inc. read more

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, and the Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, signed a new protocol for the export of cherries to the Asian country. The protocol was signed during the President's official trip. read more

In the last 10 years, apple orchards in Flanders have decreased in size by a third. The Jonagold variety, which has been on the market since the 1990s, seems to be facing challenges. "Young people are increasingly choosing sweeter apples over sweet-and-sour ones," said Dany Bylemans. read more

The past, mostly wet growing season has been very difficult for many farmers, especially those involved in organic vegetable production. "For us, the last two years of heavy rainfall have been more challenging than a dry year like 2018 because we have adequate irrigation options. This is also partially attributed to the soil: read more