The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported that the national average prices for potatoes in Ireland increased in the month of August. The cost of a 2.5kg bag of potatoes rose by 59 cents, reaching €4.06 compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

A group of apple farmers in Canada have come together to protest against the possible sale and dismantling of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative. These farmers have been actively seeking support from different levels of government to save the cooperative, which has been declared bankrupt and... read more

In Nigeria, the prices of essential food items like yam, Irish potatoes, and vegetable oil have contributed to a decrease in the food inflation rate to 37.52 percent in August 2024, down from 39.53 percent in July, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. This represents a month-on-month decline. read more

In Ried near Kerzers, a hub of Swiss vegetable cultivation, Gutknecht Gemüse cultivates over 130 hectares of land, including 7 hectares of greenhouses. For Gutknecht, the farm shop provides a valuable opportunity to maintain a level of independence from the retail industry. "It gives us more flexibility," read more

W 2024 roku, z Północno-Zachodniego Pacyfiku pochodzi silne zbiory ekologicznych kiwi berries. "Owoce rosną pięknie. Są bardzo czyste, z minimalnymi uszkodzeniami lub bliznami" - mówi Jess Hardin z firmy Organically Grown Company, która wysyła markę Ladybug kiwi berries. "Dostępność jest duża". read more

Himachal Pradesh is on track to become the first state in India to launch a specialized Horticulture Policy. This initiative aims to increase agricultural produce and establish the region as the 'fruit bowl of India.' Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu revealed details during a review of the HP. read more

Po nieprawie całkowitym braku owoców pestkowych z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.) w tym sezonie, śliwki do suszenia z regionu są wysyłane pomimo krótkiego zbioru. "Mimo wszystko było nadal całkiem spory zbiór," mówi Gagan Grewal z firmy HG Produce z Abbotsford w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej, zauważając, że śliwki do suszenia są późniejszym zbiorem w porównaniu. read more

Moldova is the perfect example of how trade growth can be driven by agriculture. Over the past decade, the country has undergone a remarkable transformation, largely due to substantial investments in the fruit sector. With advanced super intensive orchards, sorting lines, and modern refrigeration facilities, Moldova has been able to boost its agricultural trade significantly. read more

Kolumbia is an emerging region for avocado cultivation and has been exporting avocados to Europe for approximately 12 years. "Europe is our primary market as we have been expanding it for over a decade now," says Mauricio Lopez from Arba Colombia. Additionally, the U.S. market has recently opened up to Colombian avocados. read more

Pakistan may soon face a shortage of onions due to ongoing import challenges from Afghanistan. Reports from the media suggest that despite fulfilling tax and duty requirements, traders in Chaman are encountering difficulties in importing onions from Afghanistan. Customs officials at Garang Check Post and Shela Bagh Check are reportedly causing obstacles in the import process. read more

Pinecrest resident Peter Fedele is known as a prominent figure in South Florida for his expertise in gourmet mushrooms. He runs Lion Farms on 15 acres in the Redlands area, south of Miami, where he has created a zero-waste, 100 percent organic regenerative farm. The farm offers a variety of nearly a dozen different mushrooms. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęstszych cen pobieranych za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Wszystkie ceny są podane w funtach (£) za kilogram. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły ​​na. read more

"Zeszłego tygodnia rozpoczęło się zbieranie kakiego w regionie Walencja w Hiszpanii. "Zaczęliśmy 12 września, a sezon potrwa do około 20 lutego. Oczekujemy dobrej jakości owoców i podobnej produkcji, w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, chociaż rozmiary będą mniejsze z powodu braku. read more

Wstępne szacunki na sezon 2024-2025 wskazują, że zbiorów cytrusowych w Kalifornii pomarańczy navel będą wynosić 78,0 miliona kartonów (o dwa procent więcej niż w poprzednim roku), podczas gdy zbiorów mandarynek będą szacowane na wzrost o 8 milionów kartonów w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, zgodnie z informacjami od California Navel Orange. read more

Industrial Auctions is hosting an online auction for production lines dedicated to washing, drying, and packaging leafy greens on behalf of Cultiva in Taglio di Po, Italy. The featured machinery includes vegetable washers from Food Technology, Turatti dryers, Naddeo shakers, peelers, and vegetable slicers. read more

Snow pea specialist ElbeFruit has recently undergone several changes. Bertrand Sabadie, the company's new managing director, discusses the advancements and future plans of the young company that has now positioned itself as a "key player in the snow pea market in Europe and the UK." read more

Baby vegetables provide freshness and a variety of colors, shapes, and flavors in a charming miniature size that is highly valued by consumers and the hospitality and catering industry. "For us, they are actually one of our flagship products," says Javier Nedal, manager of Beyond Field. read more

Po ubiegłorocznym sukcesie niezależna międzynarodowa firma nasienne Tozer bierze udział w tegorocznym wydarzeniu Seed Meets Technology w Holandii. Z tej okazji firma zaprezentuje szeroki wybór ponad 100 innowacyjnych odmian nasion warzyw na swoim 1300 m² polu testowym.

After last year's success, the independent multinational seed company Tozer is participating in this year's Seed Meets Technology event in the Netherlands. On this occasion, the company will showcase a large selection of more than 100 innovative vegetable seed varieties on its 1,300 m² test field. read more

Queensland has implemented new movement restrictions as of 13 September, under the Movement Control Order (MCO), aimed at reducing the risk of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). ToBRFV is known for its damaging effects on the tomato industry in Australia, as tomatoes are susceptible to it. read more

Truskawki nadal wyróżniają się w segmencie świeżych produktów spożywczych, wykazując silny wzrost rok do roku. Jednak są także jednymi z najbardziej wrażliwych i łatwo psujących się owoców, podatnych na straty i wahania jakości, które mogą zaszkodzić zarówno producentom, jak i sprzedawcom. Dlatego wymagają one szczególnej troski. read more