The "agriculture minister" of the north, Huseyin Cavus, emphasized the need for stricter quarantine rules regarding the import of citrus fruit due to concerns over the citrus greening disease, which affects citrus plants on both sides of the island. Cavus highlighted that the insect responsible
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While the shortage of labor continues to pose an increasingly significant challenge, the ongoing drought, which is affecting nearly the entire country, is truly putting Huelva's berry sector on the ropes. In fact, it might be necessary to take drastic measures this very season, coinciding with
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The delay in the strawberry planting in Huelva and the impact of dry weather have resulted in lower than usual volumes in December and the first half of January, but the supply is gradually increasing as Valentine's Day approaches. read more

Despite having been the second most important crop in the southeast of the country, the production of green beans has lost its prominent position and has become something of an "anecdote". read more

The executive director of Frutas de Chile's Blueberry Committee, Andrés Armstrong, presented the new export estimate for this season. The entity, in collaboration with iQonsulting, has revised the export forecast for the current season. The new forecast was communicated to the industry in their
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Water shortages are proving significantly challenging for the soft fruit sector in the Spanish province of Huelva. "If it doesn't rain substantially soon, things will get really tense," says Jan van Bergeijk, who has been active in Spanish cultivation for over 30 years and is commercially
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Frutas de Chile's Table Grape Commission has released its third export estimate for the 2023/2024 production season. According to it, the export volume will exceed 62,461,069 boxes, i.e. 3.3% more than in the previous season (2022-2023). read more

To achieve the targeted 6% increase in exports this year, exporters are advised to prioritize major markets such as the US, the EU, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China. read more

In a recent announcement on their Facebook page, LLC "AV LIHT", the foremost official importer of asparagus seedlings in Ukraine, revealed the successful completion of the registration process for three hybrid varieties of asparagus from the University of Guelph in Canada. read more

In 2023, Mexico witnessed a significant downturn in avocado exports, marking the steepest decline in 13 years, according to data from Banxico. Despite a 23.4% increase in export volume reported by the Agricultural Markets Consulting Group (GCMA), the total export value of avocados decreased by
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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is facing mounting pressure from agricultural unions staging protests in Paris. The unions are demanding action from the government on issues related to pay, taxes, and regulations. read more

Carlópolis, situated in the pioneer north of Paraná, stands as the largest producer of table guava in the state. Annually yielding approximately 38 thousand tons of fruit, guava production constitutes a substantial 25% of the municipality's GDP. read more

Over the past three years, intensive efforts have been made to fully prepare the Antwerp port for the reception of container ships with a draft of 16 meters. This opens doors for Antwerp to be the first port of call for the largest ships. Achieving this milestone involved six meticulous test
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In 2023, berry exports from Mexico saw a notable growth rate of 4.8%, totaling 2,653 million in value and 295,600 tons in volume, marking a 7.2% increase over 2022. Blueberries are a significant component of Mexico's berry exports, with projections from the United States Department of
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Vietnam's agricultural exports are under scrutiny from importing countries, with warnings issued to farmers and exporters regarding potential rejection of their products if quality standards aren't improved. The Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium and the EU have highlighted the EU's new
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Egyptian sweet potato exporters have had a remarkable start to the current season, as they have significantly boosted their shipments to the EU from July to November 2023, according to EastFruit. They have also set the stage for breaking their own record of sweet potato exports to the European
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Thanks to good weather and improved management techniques, the yield and quality of Chinese pears will increase in the 2023/24 season, with a high commercial fruit rate. With the bumper harvest and the start of the production season, shipping has returned to normal, and overseas market demand
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Over the past decade, Bhutan's horticulture sector has faced escalating challenges, marked by a notable decline in fruit yields due to diseases and pests. Key cash crops, notably oranges and apples, have seen production drops exceeding 50% between 2012 and 2022. read more

French growers are looking to expand their protest actions in an attempt to increase pressure on the government. Protesting farmers are once again blocking roads in France, parking their tractors on various highways. The main road to the port near Calais is blocked, and trucks heading to the
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Enrique Colilles is stepping down as manager of Trops after 26 years, making way for Víctor Luque, who is becoming the general manager of the largest subtropical producer cooperative in Europe, with around 4,000 producer members and an annual turnover of nearly 200 million euros. read more