W badaniu opublikowanym przez Scientific Reports przedstawiono nowe podejście do automatyzacji zbioru gruszek, zatytułowane sieć percepcji odkształceń na wysokim poziomie z wieloobiektowym tłumieniem maksymalnego poszukiwania (HDMNet). Wykorzystując głębokie uczenie, ta metoda ma na celu poprawę systemu wizyjnego w celu. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines, effective immediately. Eliminating the phytosanitary barriers that prevented California peaches and nectarines from entering the Vietnamese market required multiple rounds of negotiations. read more

Kiwifruit cooperative Zespri has advanced to the second phase of its Horizon transformation program, having invested $143.2 million in a new SAP platform since 2019. In the 2024 financial year, the investment in the program decreased to $20.4 million, down from $50.2 million in 2023, indicating progress in the transformation. read more

Japanese consumers will have more options when it comes to Australian table grapes during the next export season, as varietal restrictions have been lifted. The Australian Government has declared this as a victory for the country's table grape industry, which has successfully gained greater access to the market after a prolonged effort. read more

Last year, 8,000 tonnes of pears were harvested on Lake Constance. While this amount is significantly less compared to the 226,000 tonnes of apples harvested, it represents a 12 percent increase from the previous year. Farmers in the region are showing a growing interest in cultivating pears. read more

According to Manuel Reis, senior manager of the Portuguese apple grower and exporter Campotec, the previous apple season in Portugal was characterized by hot weather, which resulted in lower production. "We mainly produce Alcobaça apples (Maçã de Alcobaça IGP) and organic apples in our own orchards," he added. read more

The official estimates of pear production in Lleida have proven to be overly optimistic compared to the actual observations made by farmers at the start of the harvest season. According to Jaume Gardeñes, who heads the fruit sector at Unió de Pagesos, there could be a 30% to 40% decrease in the harvest. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. In particular, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. read more

The fig season in Elche has already started, with a slightly lower production than usual due to a decrease in the sizes of the figs caused by the heat and drought. "We are optimistic that we will have a successful fig season that will help us move past the challenges we faced with the pomegranate crop." read more

The cold and wet weather over the past few months has also had a significant impact on vegetable cultivation in the Frankfurt area. "Our lettuce crops, particularly the green and red oakleaf varieties, have been severely affected by the waterlogged fields. However, with a final harvest of around 90 percent, the losses are limited and the size. read more

Martin Inkumbi, CEO of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), emphasized the growth potential of the blueberry farm situated at the Mashare Irrigation Scheme in the Kavango East region. During a visit to assess the operations supported by GIPF, Inkumbi acknowledged the project's. read more

The harvest of 'pera llimonera', a common pear variety, started this week in western Catalonia, anticipating a standard campaign with fruits of high quality. The Farmer's Union reports a production decrease of 30 to 40% in some areas, while Afrucat and the Climate Action Ministry project a 15% decrease. read more

W Egipcie sektor mrożony nadal kształtuje przemysł truskawkowy, aż do przewyższania świeżych truskawek. Jeśli chodzi o decyzje dotyczące wyboru odmian do posadzenia i ilości zbiorów przeznaczonych do eksportu na rynek świeży, mrożone stanowią decydujący czynnik. "Liczby mówią same za siebie. read more

With 160 tons of product sold, the 2023/24 harvest was the first test case for the green (but similar to yellow) Dulcis kiwi fruit. This variety was developed by the Forli-based company New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and is produced and commercialized. read more

Sezon cytryn i pomarańczy w Południowej Afryce rozpoczął się kilka tygodni temu w firmie OV Fruit w Ridderkerk. „Ale od zeszłego tygodnia podaż naprawdę zaczęła nabierać kształtu” - mówi Victor van Turenhout. "Hiszpania i Egipt przedłużyły bardzo długo ten sezon, co spowodowało problemy i duże zapasy." read more

Farmers in the Rostov region of Russia are reporting significant damage to their tomato crops caused by an infestation of tomato moths. A vegetable grower from the Ust-Donetsky district stated that these pests have ruined a substantial amount of the tomatoes in the region. read more

Ceny ziemniaków w Szwecji podwoiły się i osiągnęły najwyższe poziomy w historii. Daniel Larsson, szef działu zakupów i współwłaściciel firmy Hebe Frukt & Grönsaker AB z siedzibą w Szwecji, mówi, że w swojej długiej karierze w sektorze świeżych produktów nie widział niczego podobnego. "Nigdy wcześniej nie mieliśmy do czynienia" read more

Brandt's Fruit Trees of Yakima, Washington has been given exclusive rights for propagating the KIR™ series of sweet cherries in the United States. KIR is the brand name for a group of 13 cherry selections created through open pollination of the Sweetheart variety by Hilmar. read more

"The exports of carrots from the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna to northern and eastern Europe have recently concluded, and it is now time to evaluate the work done between mid-May and early July," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at Zanarini srl. "In terms of volumes, if we want to start with them, we... read more

We live in the age of storytelling, which applies to every economic aspect, including food. This includes fruits and vegetables, where communication strategies analyze the market, competitors, and the product to effectively reach target audiences. read more