In Punjab, a project aimed at promoting off-season tomato cultivation has led to the planting of tomatoes on 647 hectares, striving towards a goal of 809 hectares. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Secretary of Agriculture in Punjab, highlighted the initiative's focus on ensuring the availability of local tomatoes throughout the year. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina odnowiła skutecznie import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci sezon z rzędu w obliczu pełnoskalowej agresji ze strony Rosji, według EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając całą. read more

More than 350 scientists and agricultural entrepreneurs attended the Biotech Forum during the 1st Congress organized by Biovegen, the platform that promotes biotechnology in the agricultural sector. The event took place during the recent edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid. One of the main topics discussed was the... read more

Anyone entering BASF's Nunhems greenhouse in 's-Gravenzande will have the opportunity to witness global advancements in the cultivation of lettuce using hydroponics. Butter lettuce is particularly popular in the Benelux region, where there is a growing trend of cultivating lettuce hydroponically instead of in soil. This practice is also gaining popularity internationally. read more

W tym roku na rynku selera naciowego jest wiele zadowolonych twarzy. "Rozpoczęliśmy sezon w lipcu z dużym popytem, który utrzymuje się stabilnie. To sytuacja wyjątkowa, ponieważ zazwyczaj zaczynamy w sierpniu z wysokimi cenami, ale w miarę wzrostu wolumenów rynek zazwyczaj szybko spada. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has provided an update on the shift from southern hemisphere fruit to Moroccan citrus in preparation for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. "This year, we are grateful for an earlier beginning to the Moroccan season." read more

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) has been leading efforts to promote the cultivation of safe off-season vegetables in India, with the backing of the World Bank and state governments through two major projects. These endeavors have aimed at improving rural livelihoods through the... read more

A roadmap for negotiating living wages in the banana industry of Côte d'Ivoire has been signed by banana companies, workers unions, retailers, state actors, and ILO under the framework of Decent Work and Shared Responsibility. The approval of the agreement marks the end of a three-year program. read more

W tym tygodniu ukraińscy rolnicy zdołali podnieść hurtowe ceny cebuli, jak donoszą analitycy z EastFruit. Ważne jest zauważenie, że popyt w tym segmencie pozostaje dość wysoki. Niemniej jednak większość gospodarstw rolnych już zakończyła swoje prace związane z zbiorami, co spowodowało gwałtowny spadek. read more

"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

Hort Innovation, in partnership with Lifecycles, has launched an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocados. This assessment is intended to meet the increasing demand for sustainability, provide strategic investment advice, offer consumer information, and ensure compliance with regulations. read more

Strawberry growers around the world have been facing a hot summer, which has resulted in heightened pressure from cyclamen mites on infected plants. This is what Kars Vreeswijk from Moleda observed during his visits to several farms on different continents in August. Several strawberry plant nurseries and growers are... read more

Greek kiwi cultivation is gradually transitioning from solely green kiwi varieties to include yellow and red kiwi varieties. According to Aris Konstantinidis, sales manager for the fruit nursery Vitro Hellas S.A., these varieties now constitute 20 percent of the production in Greece. "In the last decade, there has been a shift in the Greek kiwi industry towards diversifying kiwi varieties," said Konstantinidis. read more

The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) recently revealed that Nigeria exported onions worth N107.9 billion between April and September. The announcement was made by Alhaji Aliyu Isa Maitasamu, the national president of NOPPMAN, during the 6th International Conference. read more

Farmers in Daraa, southern Syria, have started harvesting pomegranates this October. Despite facing challenges such as drought and fluctuating weather conditions, which have caused some pomegranate crops to crack, the overall production outlook is optimistic. read more

The total number of detections of black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa or CBS) in citrus fruit from South Africa recorded in European ports last September was 7, bringing the year's total to date. This dangerous fungus is regulated as a "priority" by the EU. read more

The Spanish avocado season has already started with the green-skinned varieties, which are increasingly in demand. The Hass avocado season will kick off later, around week 50, in a year marked, once again, by water shortages. The Spanish 2023/24 campaign was an average season in terms of volume,... read more

Rwanda reported a significant performance in its tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a total of 13,700 tons of tomatoes exported, generating revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). Jean Bosco Mulindi, the Emerging Commodities. read more

With the harvest completed in most areas and the first weeks of sales behind us, it's time to assess the situation. Randy Dijksman from Combilo shares his perspective on the top fruit season. "Hail damage has been a widely discussed and unavoidable topic this sales season. A lot of time has been spent" read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, is introducing organic bananas to its product lineup. Initially, these organic bananas will be available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Europe in the near future. Leveraging their long-standing expertise and commitment to sustainability, Kapi Kapi is excited to offer this new addition to their product portfolio. read more