The Cobweb theory suggests that price volatility in agricultural markets results in supply fluctuations, leading to a cycle of price changes. In Uganda, coffee farmers struggle to forecast market prices due to the inelastic supply in the short term. Despite past patterns, fluctuations in prices make it difficult for farmers to anticipate their income accurately. read more

The export season for Chinese grapes is coming to a close, with red grapes being the primary variety for export. Kyle Zeng notes that this year, several key red grape-producing regions in China have seen decreased production, lower market demand, and a drop in both export volume and price. read more

At the end of October, São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, important regions for the citrus industry, received consistent rainfall and moderate temperatures. This shift in weather conditions has brought some relief to orange trees that were previously under stress due to drought and heat. However, the quality of the 2024/25 crop is still uncertain. read more

Jatinderjeet "Jyoti" Sihota, 37, of Selma, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit crop insurance fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. According to court records, for many years, Sihota's family's farming operation produced table grapes and other crops in Fresno and Tulare. read more

"From a purely commercial standpoint, this season has been controversial for Sicilian table grapes, with some not always positive consequences on an international scale," says Giuseppe Morreale, the owner of Naturè, based in Vittoria, Sicily. "The start of marketing...". read more

With its 56 production units and a sales outlet every 10km, the French retail organization Mousquetaires Group has announced 8 commitments to strengthen France's food sovereignty and support the agricultural world. These commitments include promoting seasonal French fruit and vegetables throughout the year and establishing an read more

Wish Farms has harvested the first strawberry flat in Florida. Farm manager Chris Parks announced this accomplishment to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, marking the official start of the season. "This achievement holds significant importance for us at this moment in time," Parks stated. read more

While the main 2024 Peruvian avocado season has finished, Hass avocado production continues to grow annually on both the coast and in the mountains of Peru. "The growth is not alarming though since the consumer market is also increasing exponentially," says Gino Neira, co-founder of Inkawald, a... read more

Eksport gruzińskich mandarynek odnotował znaczący wzrost. Od stycznia do września 2024 roku Gruzja wyeksportowała 9 431 ton mandarynek o wartości 5,4 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 1 980 ton o wartości 1,1 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie w ubiegłym roku. Średnia cena eksportowa gruzińskich mandarynek, pomijając... read more

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia has announced a 47% increase in potato production in 2023, with the country reaching an 86% self-sufficiency rate. A total of 621,750 tons of potatoes were harvested, compared to 423,770 tons in 2021. This growth is a result of increased cultivation efforts. read more

Początkowe podekscytowanie z powodu wyjątkowego sezonu kiwi w Nowej Zelandii zostało złagodzone po chłodnym wrześniu, który wpłynął na rozwój kwiatów u niektórych plantatorów. Pomimo rekordowej produkcji 197 milionów tacki, o wartości 3,1 miliarda dolarów w poprzednim roku, oczekiwany read more

The Peruvian blueberry industry's 2024/2025 campaign has seen a positive trend, surpassing previous records and aligning with forecasts. By week 43, the industry had shipped 147,459 tons of blueberries, showing a 38% increase from the 2023/2024 campaign and exceeding projections by 5%. read more

W Srinagar, rozszerzenie eksportu kaszmirskich jabłek o Nepal i Bhutan, obok istniejącego importer Bangladesh, przyniosło optymizm lokalnym producentom owoców. Rynek owoców Sopore stał się centralnym punktem tego handlu, z codziennymi dostawami ciężarówek z jabłkami do tych krajów. read more

Ten raport zawiera analizę trendów dotyczących wolumenu i cen Sezonowych Łatwo psujących się towarów. Wolumen reprezentuje bieżący tydzień, a ceny reprezentują otwarte (natychmiastowe) sprzedaże na rynku pierwotnym przez pierwszych odbiorców produktów ogólnie dobrej jakości i w dobrym stanie, o ile nie powiedziano inaczej, i mogą obejmować read more

The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation, Fishing, and Aquaculture of Bahia (Seagri) attributes the decline in mango prices, exacerbating the production crisis in the São Francisco Valley, to a reduction in mango exports. Last week, the Palmer variety was priced at R$0.90/kg, and... read more

Abidin Şengül discussed the economic benefits that kiwi cultivation could bring as an alternative to traditional hazelnut farming. Highlighting the potential for kiwi to gain a strong market position and economic return, Şengül advocated for support to expand kiwi farming in the region. read more

Fenmarc Produce, located in Elm, Cambridgeshire, has recently finalized the acquisition of Alfred G. Pearce from Setchey, Norfolk, for an undisclosed amount. Mark and Rachel Harrod, the owners of Fenmarc, expressed their thoughts on the acquisition, stating: "Alfred G. Pearce has been a trusted and valued supplier to Fenmarc for over 20 years. It is a." read more

Mongolia has committed to increasing its cultivation area for fruits and berries to 20,000 hectares and aims to achieve a production target of 30,000 tons by 2030. To realize this goal, the Government has pledged to bolster private-sector initiatives and enhance investments through public-private partnerships. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit. read more

Peruwiańskie mango, kiedyś bardzo cenione, stają w obliczu zaciętej konkurencji ze strony brazylijskich mango w Europie, co spowodowało, że produkcja peruwiańska traci nieco grunt. Dzięki bardziej opłacalnej logistyce i niższym kosztom transportu, Brazylia staje się trudnym rywalem,... read more