As part of the Ukrainian government grant program to support small and medium-sized businesses, four agro-enterprises received 13.5 million hryvnias (approximately 304,321 euros) for the development of horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 393.7 million hryvnias have been allocated. read more

The National Police and customs officials in Spain intercepted a 13-ton cocaine shipment in Algeciras, disguised within a banana delivery from Ecuador destined for a fruit company in Alicante. This operation represents the largest cocaine seizure on Spanish soil, surpassing the. read more

The 2024 ginger harvest in China started around October 10, and the newly harvested ginger is now entering the "rounding stage," a critical month-long period for curing. Freshly preserved ginger is anticipated to be available in the market by late November, with air-dried ginger to follow in late December. Sales are currently ongoing. read more

The Coryphee apple, developed by Belgian breeder Zouk, has been nominated for the "Product Made in Limburg" award. Every year, the Made In organization recognizes the finest products originating from the Limburg region of Flanders. This year, a fresh produce item is one of the 20 nominees. "It's very special. The" read more

The Italian company Dari Ecomeccanica continues to innovate in the agricultural machinery sector with its cutting-edge solutions. Their latest innovation, the Trackster-S, was presented at EIMA 2024 with the aim of revolutionizing the harvesting of leafy vegetables. read more

The first Greek avocados made their debut in the new season just a few days ago. The harvest on the island of Crete started with the Zutano variety, with growers receiving 2.60 euros/kg. Mr. Yorgos Kornarakis, fruit sales director of the Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, an area which has experienced read more

Strawberries attract new farmers every year due to being perceived as an easy, high-value crop with a quick growth cycle that requires less capital input compared to other types of fruit. However, this year may see some strawberry farmers leaving the market due to various challenges. read more

Durian production in Laos has reached a point where the industry is now looking into exporting opportunities to China, the largest global market for the fruit. In southern Laos, specifically on the Bolaven Plateau famous for its coffee, a Chinese entrepreneur named Tao Jian has set up a durian farm with 50,000 trees... read more

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Sezon eksportu winogron z Ameryki Południowej ma się rozpocząć, a Peruwiańskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Winogron Stołowych przewiduje mocny rok. W swoim najnowszym raporcie Stowarzyszenie przewiduje, że Peru wyeksportuje 78,7 miliona skrzynek (8,2 kg/skrzynka) winogron stołowych w sezonie 2024/25. read more

For the second year in a row, R.D. Offutt Farms has chosen not to harvest some of their potato crops in Minnesota, allowing them to decompose. This decision was made due to quality concerns, even though they had fulfilled all of their potato contracts for the year. Jennifer Maleitzke, the director of communications for R.D. read more

Mushroom producers from New Zealand and Australia gathered in Auckland to discuss the challenges facing the declining industry. The conference, attended by around 175 delegates from Australasia and international experts, lasted four days and covered a variety of topics including composting. read more

W Ukrainie, w sektorze rolnym zanotowano znaczny wzrost cen cebuli, jak donosi Tetyana Popovych, szefowa działu marketingu na hurtowym rynku "Shuvar". W porównaniu, koszt cebuli wzrósł z 0,25 USD za kilogram do 0,35 USD w ciągu roku, co oznacza wzrost o 38%. read more

Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits, stated that despite lower global apple production, the Turkish apple season has started off positively with Gala apples and other varieties. read more

Urząd Celnictwa i Ochrony Granic, funkcjonariusze Biura Operacji Terenowych oraz specjaliści ds. rolnictwa przydzielani do urządzenia Pharr International Bridge skonfiskowali 14 745 funtów świeżnych owoców hog plum i passion fruit. "Nasza misja ochrony amerykańskiego rolnictwa jest równie ważna jak... read more

"Comedian," the art piece by concept artist Maurizio Cattelan that stirred controversy in the art world when it was presented at Art Basel Miami in 2019, will be up for sale at a Sotheby's auction in New York on November 20 for a price of one million dollars. The artwork features a banana taped to read more

W Mekong Delta, cena za kilogram pomarańczy na bramie gospodarstwa spadła do rekordowo niskiego poziomu 2 000-4 000 VND ($0.087-0.17), co spowodowało znaczne straty finansowe dla lokalnych rolników. Rolnik z prowincji Vinh Long, Hanh, zgłosił drastyczny spadek cen z 15 000-20 000 VND do nawet read more

In Kargil, the first batch of Karkitchoo Apples was sent to Dubai, signifying a significant moment for the region's agricultural industry. The shipment, weighing one metric ton, is a joint initiative between Rangyul Organic Producer Company Ltd. (ROPCL) and the Agricultural and Processed read more

Farmers in Kadapa, India, are facing severe financial difficulties because there is no Minimum Support Price (MSP) for onions. The unstable prices, which can rise or fall unexpectedly, have left them economically fragile. In the months of May and June, the prices of onions were... read more

Bad weather conditions caused by rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are negatively impacting the production of temperate fruits like apples and peaches in Uttarakhand, as highlighted in a study conducted by Climate Trends, a consultancy specializing in climate change. read more