The "Kuban Gardeners' Union" has released a public statement calling for a ban on apple imports to Russia. The union members argue that they are capable of satisfying the market demand with their abundant domestic harvests and extensive initiatives to develop the region's fruit orchards. According to the Union, read more

The leading European organizations in the sector are raising the alarm: European potato production is at risk due to the re-emergence of late blight. That's why key players in the sector are proposing an action plan, which was presented today in Brussels. Potato late blight is the most destructive disease of potatoes. read more

W Franje Onions, sezon pakowania cebuli dobiegł końca. "Popyt całkowicie się zatrzymał," zauważa Jan Franje. "Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, to był kolejny niezwykły sezon. Oczekiwania były bardzo wysokie i wszyscy myśleli, że posiadają monopol na prawdę, ale jak się okazało, nikt naprawdę nie wie. read more

The Andalusian Regional Board for Nuts, composed of ASAJA and COAG, AEOFRUSE, and Agricultural Cooperatives of Andalusia, anticipates a 25.49% increase in the 2024 almond harvest compared to the previous season. The total production is expected to reach 41,582 tons, up from last year's 33,135 tons. read more

Farmers in Murang'a County, Kenya, are experiencing substantial losses as a result of avocado theft from their farms, especially in the Maragua, Kandara, and Gatanga regions. The Murang'a County Avocado Cooperative Union, under the leadership of John Mwaniki, has reported that illegal traders are buying these stolen fruits. read more

Make sure to select a pack of tomatoes from Nightingale Farms at Tesco or chicken from Aldi's Ashfield Farm and you might assume they are farm-fresh products directly sourced from specific producers with traceable origins. However, these are actually 'fake farm' brands that are designed to create the illusion of being truly authentic. read more

At the beginning of week 21, the first strawberries and raspberries from Swiss cultivation were ready for harvesting and selling. "We are entering the new raspberry season with great optimism and are very pleased with the yields and quality so far. However, for strawberries, we are experiencing some challenges... read more

Po trudnym sezonie mango w Peru, nadejście mango z Zachodniej Afryki w tym roku było bardzo oczekiwane. "Ten rok w Peru był wyjątkowo trudny. Tak jak inni gracze na rynku, otrzymaliśmy bardzo niski wolumen mango od naszych własnych plantatorów, dlatego rynek był dość 'spragniony', aby otrzymać" read more

The weather conditions for Turkish blueberries have been favorable, with no late frosts or hail in the southern regions, according to Turgut Aysan, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish berry exporter Safir Berry. Aysan stated, "Our blueberry season primarily begins in March in the southern regions." read more

In Kenya, avocados play a significant role in both local consumption and export earnings, with the country being the fourth-largest producer globally and the top producer in Africa. The global market values avocado production at over $15 billion in 2023. Despite these accomplishments, only a fraction read more

Dwenty years ago, Peruvian agro-exports mainly consisted of coffee beans, cocoa beans, and asparagus and were worth around $1 billion; last year, however, the agricultural export sector managed to surpass the $10 billion threshold after diversifying its range with fruits like avocados, mandarins. read more

The warmer autumn and wetter winter in Israel have resulted in decreased carrot yields. Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, a major carrot grower and exporter in Israel, stated that as a result, the country is facing a shortage of carrots, leading to relatively low export volumes. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, obserwuje się obecnie trend obniżania się cen wczesnej białej kapusty na ukraińskim rynku. Głównymi powodami tego dostosowania cenowego są sezonowe zwiększenie podaży nowo zebranej kapusty oraz relatywnie niskie zapotrzebowanie na ten produkt. Obecnie, read more

This year, the harvest of Dutch open-ground vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, and iceberg lettuce started a week to ten days earlier than in other years. "The first cauliflower from the pots was very early, but now the first setting is already over, making cauliflower very scarce at the." read more

The Lettuce Committee of Fepex recently held a meeting in Murcia to review the 2023/2024 campaign. The first half of the campaign was positive, but the second half was highly irregular. There was a significant increase in exports and a growing variety of lettuce types. read more

The Southern Hemisphere has started harvesting and has taken over the supply of kiwis. For South Africans, this campaign appears to be challenging. In New Zealand, the campaign is finally looking more positive after several years of challenges faced by growers and exporters. read more

Producenci awokado napotykają znaczne wyzwania związane z nawadnianiem i adaptacją do obecnych warunków klimatycznych. W poszukiwaniu efektywnego modelu, który może pomóc wzmocnić tę uprawę na południu Hiszpanii, firma Caudal współpracuje z CSIC w ramach projektu badawczego skoncentrowanego na analizie. read more

Garlic from different origins continuously enters the European market, but Armenia, as a country of origin, is not widely recognized yet. However, if garlic producer Fruity Garden has its say, that is about to change. The company, located in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, is currently primarily focused on... read more

This week marks the beginning of the garlic harvesting season, which includes the early Spring variety, in regions like the Spanish province of Granada. The rains this spring have created ideal conditions for a promising season ahead, with expectations of good production, large garlic sizes, and increasing prices. read more

Growers in Ireland are close to finishing their potato planting season, with hopes for better weather during the June Bank Holiday. The last 12 months have brought many challenges for potato cultivation, such as delays in planting and harvesting. read more