Farmers protested in 67 per cent of countries in South America for a variety of reasons, such as wanting better export exchange rates and reduced taxes, amid of an extended economic downturn and Argentina's devastating drought, which have severely damaged crops and agricultural output. Brazilian
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Citrus Australia acknowledges comments made by the Minister for Agriculture the Honourable Murray Watt, stating he has heard the calls from industry that the Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL) needed to be redesigned. read more

The Fruit Logistica event in Berlin was the stage for the unveiling of the brand name and positioning of the new Wurtwinning apple variety: Bloss®. This apple is one of the promising new resistant varieties. The new club variety is now available via our network of partners in Germany, the
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Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP) has announced the commencement of construction for its port facility, signifying a great leap towards becoming a pivotal hub for international trade and commerce. read more

In the Netherlands, the current price level is considerably hindering smooth potato sales. "The market is rather sluggish, both for exports and local sales," says Kees Schouten of Altena Potatoes. read more

In response to a call from the Unió de Pagesos union, Spanish farmers mobilized once again on Tuesday, February 13th, with a blockade of the AP-7 highway and significant disruptions on the A9, in the Pyrénées-Orientales region. read more

EU organic sales decreased slightly in 2022 but rebounded in 2023 due to recovering economic conditions. Despite the slowdown, good prospects for U.S. organic product exports to the EU remain. Trade shows like BioFach, the world’s largest organic trade fair, provide an excellent gateway for
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Two-thirds of Scots set to stay in for Valentine's Day, new survey reveals read more

The outer row of a Packham orchard in Wolseley was scorched during a recent fire, one of many fires across the Western Cape this season, but the damage was kept negligible by the efforts of the firefighters and regional fire associations, says Christo Strydom of Wolfpack. read more

TNA solutions will for the first time exhibit a range of solutions for french fries and savoury snacks at Anuga FoodTec in Germany including a potato processing solution. read more

The trade agreement between China and Ecuador, which will establish a zero tariff for shipments of blueberries and pitahayas to the Asian market, will enter into force in two months. read more

In Belgium, large greenhouse vegetable prices remained below the five-year average in week 6, too. A slight uptick in the median price for loose and vine tomatoes could not prevent that. Cucumber median prices even kept declining. read more

At the Novorossiysk port in Russia, authorities have uncovered the presence of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.) in shipments of oranges, that arrived from Egypt. This discovery occurred during the quarantine phytosanitary control conducted by specialists from the Southern
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On March 19th, 2024, CTIFL is organizing a National Day dedicated to retail trade, aimed at retail stores and supermarkets. The goal is to take stock of the fruit and vegetable trade in light of new consumer trends, in order to “guide the stores' strategic choices,” through a number of
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At Luxembourg's Findel Airport, a vital process unfolds beyond its primary function as a passenger hub, focusing on the safeguarding of the nation's fruit and vegetable imports. The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (ALVA), in close collaboration with the Administration of Technical
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According to the NFU, the government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not adequately address the significant challenges facing the sector and misses the opportunity to grow our fruit, vegetable, plants, and flower industry. This is despite the
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In a significant gathering set for March in Lima, Peru, the XXIX International Blueberry Seminar will convene, spotlighting the Peruvian blueberry sector's resilience and innovation amidst climatic adversities. The event, scheduled for March 20 and 21 at the Lima Convention Center, will draw
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A select group of attendees extended their first day's experience of Fruit Logistica in Berlin by a few hours. In Hall 3.2, the Holland Fresh Group Pavilion celebrated its 25th anniversary. What started with a handful of companies has, by 2024, grown to a record number of 156 participating
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Growers and members of the horticulture industry can register now and save with early bird rates for Hort Connections 2024. Attracting upward of 3,500 delegates as Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture event, Hort Connections 2024, will be held from 3-5 June 2024 at the Melbourne
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While the Spanish region of Andalusia has recorded an overall decline in its citrus production, in the Campo de Gibraltar region, "the decrease hasn't been as bad as in provinces such as Seville or Cordoba" thanks to the water from the Guadiaro River, says Antonio Carreras, from the San Martín
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