China's new apple season is in full swing, with apple-producing regions in Shaanxi completing the final stages of storage. Mr. Zhou Liang from Shaanxi Biaotou Agriculture is currently procuring apples in Luochuan, Shaanxi. He explains, "This year, unlike last year's crop losses and quality issues." read more

In Croatia's Dalmatian Hinterland, a region previously considered unsuitable for pomegranate cultivation due to its low temperatures during the colder seasons, there has been a significant increase in pomegranate farming. This change has been noticed in areas stretching from Imotski to Knin and Drniš. read more

Capsaicin, which is known for giving chili peppers their heat, is being studied for its potential to treat the difficult Mesothelioma cancer. This particular type of cancer is highly aggressive, with few treatment options, and is frequently associated with exposure to asbestos. Research on this topic has been published in the journal. read more

Since 1998, the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has been focused on potato breeding, an important but often overlooked aspect of agriculture in Ethiopia. Despite a large number of Ethiopians experiencing food insecurity, potatoes have received minimal government investment in the country's agricultural sector. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has stated that the recent unfavorable weather conditions have caused a rise in vegetable prices in the market. DA spokesperson Arnel de Mesa mentioned in an interview that this increase is anticipated to be temporary, lasting for one to two weeks, as alternative sources are sought. read more

On November 21, 2024, Lviv, Ukraine, will host the International practical forum "Intensive vegetable growing: open field". This event aims to address the main issues facing the vegetable sector today, particularly focusing on cultivation in open fields. Industry leaders and agronomists from around the world will come together to discuss best practices, innovations, and challenges in intensive vegetable growing in open fields. read more

"Według prognoz na 1 października 2024 roku, produkcja sałaty we Francji może osiągnąć poziom 405,9 miliona sztuk na sezon 2024-2025, co jest porównywalne do poprzedniego sezonu. We wrześniu 2024 roku ceny były o 17% niższe niż w sezonie 2023-2024 i zbliżone do średniej z lat 2019-2023 (-1%)." read more

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on essential goods as specified in the Council of Ministers Decree (KDP 349/2024). The decree specifies that the zero-rate category includes fresh or chilled vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, read more

In the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly turning to banana cultivation due to its low input costs and high returns. The area's soil and climate conditions make it suitable for growing a variety of banana types. read more

In the eastern Aleppo city of al-Bab, the produce market is experiencing fluctuating prices of vegetables and fruits, with significant daily changes. For instance, the price of a particular type of produce can increase from five to 20 Turkish lira overnight. Shop owners have attributed these price fluctuations to various factors. read more

"Up until about two weeks ago, the 2024 chestnut and marroni campaign in Piedmont was excellent in terms of quality, thanks to favorable weather conditions. However, heavy rains recently caused some damage to the crop, resulting in a slight decrease in quality over the past week." read more

Australia's hazelnut industry is working with specialists from Charles Sturt University to introduce robotic dogs in orchards, with the goal of deterring birds and improving nut production. Bird-related losses have had a significant financial impact on the industry. This initiative is one of several strategies being implemented, including. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has released its annual revenue for 2023/24 (from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024) and the fourth quarter of 2023/24 (from July 1 to September 30, 2024). Sales performance exceeded projections by over a... read more

Georgia experienced a significant change in its Kiwi fruit market during the first nine months of 2024, with imports totaling 1,980 tons, valued at around USD 1,108,000. Data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia pointed out a considerable price increase in October, with... read more

"Zakończyliśmy kampanię winogron stołowych z znaczącymi wynikami na rynku zarówno dla tradycyjnych, jak i bezpestkowych winogron, które cieszą się dużym popytem, zwłaszcza na rynkach zagranicznych. Te rezultaty potwierdzają, że konsumenci doceniają owoce wysokiej jakości, zarówno pod względem" read more

Bama Gruppen AS is Norway's largest distributor of fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes. The company also provides fresh cut produce, flowers, plants, natural beverages, and on-the-go products. With a market share of up to 70%, it supplies two out of the country's three major retailers, Retaingruppen. read more

W ostatnim wydarzeniu, które przyciągnęło uwagę sektora rolniczego, dwie marki premium słodkich persymon, „Cheonhafumu (Tenkafubu)," opracowane przez prefekturę Gifu w Japonii, zostały sprzedane na aukcji za 1 milion jenów (około 6588,75 USD) na centralnym rynku hurtowym w Nagoyi, prefekturze Aichi. read more

Peru has exported a record 210,658,965 kilograms of fresh mandarins from the beginning of the year until October 28. This represents a 31.95% increase in volume compared to the 159,652,055 kilograms shipped during the same period last year, as reported by Fernando Cillóniz Benavides, president of the consulting firm. read more

Bassam Ali, the head of the Citrus Export Committee, disclosed that current citrus production in Syria is estimated at 250,000 tons, a figure that contradicts the Ministry of Agriculture's projection of 360,000 to 400,000 tons. This disparity underscores the challenges facing the citrus industry. read more

The last Egyptian onion export campaign started in April 2024 after a six-month export ban. The ban was imposed due to high prices in the local market. In anticipation of the 2024 campaign, and considering the favorable prices and the need to boost production, many farmers have since decided read more