Guatemala's fruit sector has the potential to diversify into quality products that can access international markets. One of these products is pitahaya, as highlighted by the National Meeting of Pitahaya Producers, held on 6 November in the capital of Chimaltenango. Pitahaya is rich in vitamin. read more

The relationship between China and various countries has had a significant impact on global markets, as demonstrated by the California pistachio industry and Chile's cherry exports. California farmers have experienced rising profits from pistachio production due to increased demand from China. Similarly, Chilean... read more

Tragic floods in Spain have devastated the landscape. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, the agricultural sector is facing severe consequences. Thousands of hectares of fields and greenhouses have been destroyed. France, which imports large quantities of Spanish fruit and vegetables every year, is also affected by this disaster. read more

The executive director of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board, Jamie Clover Adams, has pointed out the financial pressure on farmers caused by a nearly 40 percent increase in H-2A wages over the last five years. During an interview with Brownfield at the MSU Farm Labor Conference, Adams emphasized this issue. read more

This year, Bio Obsthof Münch has once again harvested its popular full moon apples. "The conditions for the harvest on September 18th could hardly have been better: ideal harvest weather and a clear view of the bright full moon gave the event a special atmosphere. We have introduced the read more

The marketing of Fioretto cauliflower, produced by Tokita Sementi Italia SRL, a Japanese seed company and cultivated by Sipo, has begun. "We are excited to announce that Fioretto is now available for purchase. It is a truly innovative brassica that consists of a variety of very sweet cauliflowers with elongated shapes." read more

Dostawa meksykańskich awokado opóźnia się obecnie o około miesiąc w stosunku do typowych poziomów, chociaż stopniowo się wyrównuje. "Mieliśmy około czterech tygodni ciągłych opadów deszczu, co było korzystne" - mówi Rob Ybarra, wiceprezes wykonawczy Villita Avocados. Zauważa, że to następuje po letniej. read more

In Sri Lanka, the coconut industry is currently facing a decline, with annual production decreasing from three billion to 2.85 billion nuts. This drop has been linked to inconsistent fertilizer policies implemented by previous governments, as highlighted by the chairman of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), Shantha. read more

Nueva Vista, located at the Rungis market, has launched its campaign for figs imported from Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. William Burunat, the manager of Nueva Vista, discusses French consumption patterns and the upcoming season for this key product. © Nueva Vista "It is a delicate product that requires... read more

China, as the world's leading producer of potatoes, cultivates nearly 100 million metric tons annually on around 5 million hectares of land. In an interview with China Daily, Simon Heck, the director-general of the International Potato Center (CIP), emphasized the country's advantageous position for year-round production. read more

Grape production in Peru is projected to reach 790,000 metric tons (MT) in the marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, showing a two percent increase compared to the previous year. This expected growth is attributed to better climatic conditions in the northern coastal regions, which account for 48 percent of the total production. read more

The apple producers of the PGI Poma de Girona have updated their harvest forecasts for 2024, with a total volume estimated at 83,500 tons. This figure remains close to the average of recent years; however, the range of varieties produced is the most diverse ever. read more

Those who have specific quantities of grapes, both seedless and traditional, should take note that bunches have recently reached up to 10 euro/kg on the shelves of some Italian supermarkets. Supplies are still limited, which could impact the availability of grapes leading up to the upcoming Christmas holidays. In Apulia, read more

W Ulcinj, zbiorów mandarynek doświadczył dramatycznego zmniejszenia, z 60-procentowym spadkiem oczekiwanych plonów, prowadząc do znaczących strat w operacjach rolniczych w okolicy. Według Frani Makovića, Prezesa Stowarzyszenia Agrumi Ulcinj, gmina jest domem dla

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A South African mango farmer is angry that unripe Tommy Atkins mangoes were sold last week at the Joburg Market as Class 1 fruit, even though they were initially rejected for being immature on the first of November. The mangoes in question were the only significant mango volumes on the market. read more

The genetics of all blueberry plants grown in Europe and Africa by Fall Creek are connected to one location: Seville. This privileged enclave in the municipality of Aznalcázar, near the Doñana National Park, is where the company's high-tech greenhouses are located for plant development. read more

Starting on October 21st for 3 weeks, the Banana of Guadeloupe and Martinique is back on French television and in the Paris metro. Visual of the in-store campaign On televisionFrom October 21st to November 3rd, the French banana, with its blue-white-red ribbon, sponsored Télématin (6.30am to read more

"We are pleased to announce excellent yields for our organic kiwi fruit, with this year's crop reaching 22 tonnes per hectare across our four-hectare Hayward plot," says Valerio Balzani, who runs the Fratelli Balzani farm in Bertinoro, Italy, together with his brother Gianluca. On 6 November, read more

The Chicory Biennale took place from October 18 to 19. This year's venue was Fritz Boss' farm in Knoblauchsland. The numerous guests came from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among other countries. The program consisted of a specialist day with lectures from. read more

Japońscy konsumenci obserwują coraz większą obecność odmiany winogron Shine Muscat na półkach z produkcją, co stanowi wyzwanie dla od dawna dominującego winogron Kyoho. Shine Muscat, odmiana bezpestkowa z jadalną skórką, zyskuje na popularności i wkrótce ma przewyższyć Kyoho pod względem powierzchni upraw. read more