W Ukrainie ceny warzyw gwałtownie wzrosły, ale historie rolników rozdających swoje produkty za darmo czasami trafiają na nagłówki gazet. Andriy Marushchak, dyrektor handlowy w firmie Van Dijk Technics, rzuca światło na ten paradoks, podkreślając znaczenie profesjonalnego przechowywania warzyw... read more

The UK strawberry season is running a bit late this year. Scottish grower Robert Simpson, Managing Director at Fife Fruits, mentioned that they have only just started picking the first berries. "We are a couple of weeks behind schedule; it has been a long winter. It feels like it started raining when we were" read more

A team of engineering students from MVJ College of Engineering in Bengaluru have developed tiles made from banana fibers that are nearly seven times stronger than traditional ceramic tiles. These innovative tiles can withstand up to 7,500 newtons of pressure and have a flexural strength of 52.37 megapascals. read more

The Israeli Ministry of Agriculture has reported that despite the intended goal of reducing living costs, the reform has resulted in increased prices and a loss of market share for Israeli producers. The reform, initiated by the previous government, aimed to reduce the cost of living through. read more

The price of orange juice has seen a major increase, with a 77% rise attributed to reduced production in key areas. The main regions affected are Florida and São Paulo, which make up 85% of the global market. Brazil, which exports 99% of its production, is also impacted by this trend. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, unikalna misja handlowa zorganizowana przez Projekt Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa Narodów Zjednoczonych (FAO) i Europejski Bank Odbudowy i Rozwoju (EBRD) dla eksporterów z Maroka i Egiptu do Uzbekistanu w dniach 21-22 maja 2023 roku, okazała się być dużym sukcesem. read more

A new partnership between the University of Essex and a prominent onion supplier, Stourgarden, will involve researchers attempting to grow the vegetable using non-traditional soil-based methods... inside a bright pink shipping container. Professor Tracy Lawson from Essex's School of Life Sciences will be leading this initiative. read more

The general trend observed in many markets worldwide is a decrease in tomato prices. This is primarily attributed to reduced consumer demand alongside increased supply. Even in Italy, a country renowned for its high tomato consumption, demand has remained stagnant. As a result, prices have significantly dropped in recent times. read more

Merve Akyol, export specialist for Turkish produce exporter TEO Export, stated that the season for Turkish apples has been exceptionally successful, with sales reaching a very high level. She mentioned, "This year, the Turkish apple season has been very good. Our sales were very fast, to the point where we couldn't even keep up." read more

Mina Antony, CEO of E2M, reports that the Egyptian onion season is advancing smoothly with a steady demand. Following a 6-month export ban, the campaign commenced in early April with ample quantities. "Demand continues to be strong, and the campaign is moving forward without any issues. The extended ban on Egyptian onion…" read more

W maju OJSC "Greenhouse Complex Bereście" zakończy modernizację szklarni o łącznej powierzchni czterech hektarów chronionej ziemi, w ramach realizacji Programu Państwowego "Biznes Rolny" na lata 2021-2025. Po zakończeniu projektu substytucji importu. read more

El Yazid Bennouna, CEO of EB Fleg, mentioned that the movement of Moroccan fruit imports is slower this summer compared to previous years. He pointed out that there is limited demand, except for kiwis. Bennouna also noted that summer is not the peak time for imports into Morocco. read more

Ostatni stan wyjątkowy ogłoszony przez prezydenta Ekwadoru, Daniela Noboę, w siedmiu stanach i części jednej prowincji, nie wpłynął na eksport bananów i egzotycznych owoców kraju. Wielu w branży bananowej potwierdziło, że "jeśli cokolwiek, stan wyjątkowy sprawia, że przemysł bananowy [...] read more

At the beginning of this century, many small-scale banana farmers in the Peruvian province of Sullana, often with plantations of less than one hectare, faced challenges in receiving the full payment for their banana sales. This was a result of a noticeable lack of coordination and organization,... read more

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has issued a R2 million check to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) to aid in the implementation of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program, which aims to control the False Codling Moth (FCM). FCM is a phytosanitary pest that impacts export crops like citrus and table grapes. read more

There is often talk about the level of sterility in a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facility, with many growers claiming to be up to 99% sterile. However, Paul Rutten, a specialist in indoor farm microbes, is debunking these 'myths'. "Whether it's a vertical farm or a greenhouse where people are packed in, the level of sterility is not as high as believed," he says. read more

The UK has a strong tradition in agriculture, particularly in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. This sector plays a crucial role in the UK economy, contributing £4.3 billion in 2022 and yielding over 3 million tonnes of produce annually. However, the UK only produces 17% of its fruit and 55% of its vegetables domestically. read more

Ruch słodkich ziemniaków był interesujący w tym roku. "Mieliśmy naprawdę udane Święto Dziękczynienia, co było dla nas zaskoczeniem" - mówi Kristi Hocutt z Triple J Produce. "Potem mieliśmy umiarkowany pierwszy kwartał, a teraz zaczynamy trochę nabierać tempa. Jednak słyszę, że ludzie w read more

The reduction in the cultivation area of certain melon varieties in Almería is prompting farmers to explore alternatives in specialty crops. One such example is Unica Fresh, which is heavily investing in the Little Planet variety this year, a type of Snow melon, and has allocated 50 hectares for its cultivation. read more

"We are a family-owned farm that has specialized in growing and processing short supply chain fruit, certified organic, for three generations. One of our primary products is strawberries, which we cultivate in protected areas and process into high-quality preserves. The first structured strawberry." read more