Banana prices in several Latin American countries decreased this week, with Colombia, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua all reporting lower average prices compared to the previous week. The trend shows a modest but consistent decline. In Colombia, the average price per kilogram dropped from read more

Rząd Wielkiej Brytanii uwzględnił agrotechnologię i precyzyjne hodowle jako kluczowe elementy swojej Nowoczesnej Strategii Przemysłowej, co stanowi istotne zwycięstwo dla NFU i szerszego sektora rolnictwa w Wielkiej Brytanii. Dziesięcioletnia strategia jest fundamentem szerszej agendy wzrostu rządu, mającej na celu stworzenie

The UK government has included agri-tech and precision breeding as key components of its Modern Industrial Strategy, marking a significant win for the NFU and the broader UK farming sector. The ten-year strategy is a cornerstone of the government's wider growth agenda, aiming to create a read more

Aldi in the UK has announced that it will provide faster payments to small-scale produce farmers and suppliers. This initiative is part of Aldi's ongoing dedication to supporting British businesses and the broader farming sector. The decision comes after a prolonged period of dry weather. read more

"By making this investment, we are truly backing up our words with action," said Simon Walter, Head of Business Unit Vegetables at KWS, during the recent inauguration of a new R&D facility in Andijk. As the 'new kid on the (vegetable) block', this German family-owned company is making significant strides. read more

The shrinking international trade window caused by the progress of producers in the Northern Hemisphere and the continued increase in logistics costs have prompted Chilean apple producers to shift their focus towards varietal diversification in the 2025 season. The apple campaign is currently in progress for the Chilean company San. read more

An organic citrus grower in the Eastern Cape claims to have discovered a method to improve Europe's cold sterilization protocol, which has been causing losses for their wax- and fungicide-free organic oranges since its contentious implementation in 2022. "It's the fourth year of the cold sterilization protocol and we've" read more

Zgodnie z sezonem, popyt na cykorę znacząco spadł w ostatnich tygodniach. "Popyt był wysoki i stabilny do końca kwietnia, ale był nieco bardziej ograniczony w maju. Jednak na koniec miesiąca nastąpił kolejny wzrost, dzięki nieco chłodniejszej pogodzie. W tygodniu kalendarzowym 23/24, popyt. read more

Urban Organic Farming Community (UOFC) held its Vegetable Market Day at Klipspruit West Secondary School, showcasing the initial harvest of organic vegetables, including beetroot, spinach, garlic, spring onions, and carrots. Attendees were exposed to products such as homemade Ubuntu spinach dip. read more

The two new yellow peach and platerina varieties resulting from the research of the FrutIMIDA peach genetic improvement program, which aim to extend the harvesting season, were presented a few days ago in the Spanish municipality of Abarán, in the province of Murcia. read more

The Australian company Sai World, in partnership with its Canadian sister company Nature's Connection, is preparing to launch its initial cherry exports this season through a new joint venture with Canadian grower Farming Karma. "The trees are full of fruit, and the early varieties may..." read more

Many tomato growers in Morocco, as well as European importers, have reported that certain newly introduced ToBRFV-resistant varieties do not achieve optimal fruit coloration. Industry sources have noted a decline in the quality of some of these new varieties, which has raised concerns among many growers. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące cen hurtowych w funtach za kilogram podkreślają zauważalne zmiany cen kilku świeżych produktów w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Jabłka Bramley's Seedling zanotowały wzrost cen, gdzie średnia cena wzrosła z £1.32 do £1.42, co stanowi wzrost o 8% w ciągu tygodnia. W przeciwieństwie, read more

The first Egyptian mango harvests arrived on the local market and then on the international market about twenty days ago. The season appears to be proceeding smoothly, with no significant challenges in terms of production and marketing, as stated by Abdelkader Habony, CEO of the Habony Group, the exporter. read more

The 2025-2026 Orange Crop Forecast report for Brazil's São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt predicts a total production of 232.38 million 40.8 kg boxes of oranges. This represents a 24.36% increase from the previous season, which produced 186.75 million boxes. read more

The top fruit season has entered its final phase. Marius van Arkel of Fruitstation van Arkel looks back on a great season. "Last year, a lot of money was lost at the end of the pear season, but this year we're finishing well. Stocks are still low, and sales continue quietly but steadily. That's." read more

The blueberry market in India is currently going through a period of transition due to changes in import seasons. Traders are dealing with challenges such as limited supply, high freight costs, and changing consumer preferences, as highlighted by Gagan Khosla, CEO of NGK Trading Co. "The availability of blueberries is limited as we are in between seasons," Gagan points out. "Peru read more

Zamrożone warzywa oferują konsumentom znaczne korzyści. Są wygodne, zdrowe i długotrwałe. Ale co dzieje się przed tym, zanim to opakowanie szpinaku trafi do zamrażarki? Marco Bom, menadżer rolniczy w specjalistycznej firmie zamrożonych warzyw Ardo, zabiera nas na pola, gdzie wszystko się zaczyna. Marco Blom Ardo read more

The campaign for Granfrutta Zani's Viulèt brand plums will begin in a few weeks. "These are very sweet fruits with a Brix level of up to 23°, which will be available until the end of August," explains Italy Sales Manager Antonio Zani. There are three varieties. The first variety has black read more

At the Fossa Eugenia growers' association, the new celeriac variety with leaves is showing promising early growth. It is provided by member Berden Agro in Venlo, which specializes in cultivating celeriac with and without foliage. Currently, the storage season for celeriac is still ongoing. read more

The impact of unexpected weather events on Maharashtra's mango orchards, particularly those growing the Alphonso variety, has been significant this year. Untimely rains in May have affected mango production in Konkan, Dharavi Beth (Manori-Uttan), and Raigad. The Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market read more