Farmers cultivating golden bananas, known as kluay hom thong, in Thailand have reported a significant increase in business, driven by growing demand and a steady rise in prices. Somchai Nunual, who heads a group dedicated to the cultivation and protection of these bananas in the Bang Kaew district of Phatthalung province, is one of those experiencing this positive trend. read more

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company: "I remember a very successful old advertisement for Greek tourism which was saying: 'Greece: read more

Po udanych wysiłkach rejestracyjnych produktu ochrony roślin Ethy-Gen II w Niemczech, firma Catalytic Generators teraz skupia się na dostarczaniu firmom dojrzewających bananów swoich skutecznych systemów aplikacji etylenu. "Zainwestowaliśmy znaczną ilość czasu, energii i pieniędzy w obsługę niemieckiego… read more

At the Intermarché store in Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display showcasing seasonal fruits like melons and grapes is placed right at the entrance of the store. Such practices are a regular part of the store's daily routine. "Our team strives to create an eye-catching display at least once a week," said a store representative. read more

Located on the foothills of Mount Saramati near the border with Myanmar, Thanamir village celebrated its 15th Apple Festival on September 10th. The festival's theme was "Apple For Health, Wealth, And Prosperity." The village boasts a production capacity of 40-50 tonnes of apples each year, which are available from July to December. read more

Agronometrics, a market intelligence provider for the fresh produce industry, is launching its newest innovation: the Degree of Certainty tool. This cutting-edge feature is created to quantify and represent the level of certainty in blueberry export and import data, providing users with unmatched insight. read more

In this week's average wholesale market prices of domestically grown produce from the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the largest decrease was in cucumber prices at -17% and red onion bulb at -15%. The biggest increase was observed in round tomato prices at 49% and cauliflower. read more

The volume of Belgian pears is lower this year compared to previous years, as estimated by Xavier Laduron. This is true for many growers, including Laduron himself. Despite this, Laduron remains optimistic about the upcoming season, stating that the quantity of kilos is not as significant. read more

After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

"Zgodnie z danymi ekonomicznymi Agreste, produkcja francuskich brzoskwiń szacowana jest na 231 000 ton w 2024 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 4% w porównaniu z 2023 rokiem i o 3% więcej niż średnia z ostatnich pięciu zbiorów (2019-2023). W sierpniu rynek poprawił się, a ceny wzrosły o 15% w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem." read more

California is expected to experience a decrease in walnut production, with a 19% reduction anticipated compared to the previous year. This decline is linked to a decrease in bearing acres and lower yields, as indicated in a USDA survey. The projected output for California is set to decrease as a result. read more

For the 2024 edition of the Field Days in the Netherlands (24-26 September 2024, Tolweg13 - 1681 ND Zwaagdijk-Oost), Sakata will be showcasing 14 new varieties, alongside an area dedicated to spinach, a hydroponic demonstration, an onion display, and more than 100 vegetable varieties perfectly. read more

Eksport cebuli do Indonezji ma zostać wznowiony bez konieczności wcześniejszej fumigacji bromkiem metylu przed wysyłką, po udanych negocjacjach. Wcześniej, w grudniu 2023 roku, wprowadzenie regulacji przez indonezyjskich urzędników, które wymagało tej fumigacji, spowodowało zatrzymanie eksportu. Ten okres przerwy miał wpływ na... read more

W obliczu trudnych warunków pogodowych, gospodarstwa dyniowe w Ohio i Illinois doświadczają przeciwstawnych losów. W Ohio, stanowa susza spowodowała, że Departament Rolnictwa USA ogłosił 22 hrabstwa jako obszary dotknięte klęską żywiołową. Pomimo tych warunków, White House Fruit Farm w… read more

The guava harvest from the Calvillo region in Mexico has just begun, and overall, the fruit supply is currently low. "The supply is increasing, but not as much as it did last year at this time," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits, citing a lack of spring rains. read more

In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more

The new season for fragrant pears from Shanxi, China, started in August. This year, prolonged high temperatures during the growing season have resulted in a decrease in the total production of fragrant and Gong pears. However, the percentage of high-quality, ready-to-market fruits has increased in Shanxi. read more

"Artichoke is relatively resistant to drought, but the quality and yield of the crop are highly dependent on an adequate and consistent water supply. Regularly watering the crops during the germination and seedling establishment phase is essential so they can develop a strong root system. As the plant grows, it will require ongoing irrigation to ensure optimal growth and production." read more

Długoletnie spożywanie czterech porcji warzyw krzyżowych przez okres dwóch tygodni doprowadziło do obniżenia ciśnienia krwi u osób w średnim wieku i starszych z lekko podwyższonym ciśnieniem krwi w porównaniu z warzywami korzeniowymi i dynią. W niedawnym badaniu opublikowanym w BMC Medicine, badacze przeprowadzili... read more

With the end of summer approaching, the transition to autumn produce is gradually taking place. Although temperatures have not yet dropped, stone fruits and cherries are being replaced by leeks and cauliflower. And of course, pumpkins are currently being harvested in abundance. read more