The harvesting of Impero has begun in Umbria a few weeks ago. Impero is an Italian netted melon variety under the Seminis brand of Bayer Crop Science. It is a mid-cycle variety with a wide transplanting window that can cover medium-early, medium, and late transplants of the season. read more

A new episode of the institutional campaign by Orsero started at the beginning of July - and will continue until the middle of the month - with two large billboards on Corso Venezia in Milan, at the end of the street, in front of the customs booths, at a point of very high pedestrian and vehicular traffic. read more

Selection and qualification of new high-quality varieties of pigmented oranges and seedless lemons, control of dry rot in lemon groves, and extension of shelf life for high commercial value lemons. These are the objectives of the Top Citrus project presented at Crea di Acireale and included in the... read more

"In these days, the potato harvest has begun in the fields of Ferrara, and in about ten days the first excavations will start in the Bologna area. So far, the results are not exceptional, but certainly interesting - both in terms of the volumes collected and the quality of the tubers." read more

The production of bell peppers is among the most costly in the fruit and vegetable sector, and developing proper nutrition from the early stages is essential to avoid unnecessary waste, obtain a quality product, and ensure a sufficient income for the producers. We will discuss this with Gabriele Papaccio. read more

We bring you the comment from Adriano Aldrovandi (pictured), vice president of Apo Conerpo and president of FruitModena Group as well as president of UNaPera, who spoke about the current risky season. read more

The drupe campaign is progressing with ups and downs, in line with the weather conditions that have been characterizing Northern Italy for the past couple of months. To assess the situation, we visited the fruit and vegetable market in Cesena, a key reference point for Romagna's production. read more

We receive and publish the considerations that have reached our editorial office from the farmer from Ravenna, Stefano Rivalta, on the instructions for creating a new orchard. In particular, the producer emphasizes the crucial role of nutrition in the process. read more

One of the most challenging goals to achieve during the refrigeration phase is to maintain the conditions of the fruit unaltered. This aspect becomes more important, especially when dealing with delicate fruits like drupes, particularly if they are intended for export. read more

In recent years, the melon and watermelon sector has been constantly evolving to improve the organoleptic and agronomic characteristics of the fruits. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, and Morato, the next-generation bakery designed for creative souls and taste explorers, are pleased to announce a new collaboration: the "Avocado Toast Experience". read more

The collection of Melone Mantovano IGP is consolidating these days, as the warm weather arrives, marking the peak of the marketing campaign. This was confirmed by the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi, who explained that the two central months of summer, July and August, will be crucial. read more

Bayer Crop Science believes in a future where collaboration and innovation go hand in hand. As a specialized seed company in the development of industrial pea varieties, the Bayer group's division dedicated to professional agriculture is aware that read more

In modern agriculture, the goal is to obtain high-performing varieties: combining flexibility, speed, and results. These characteristics translate into early maturity, resistance to weather conditions, productivity, and organoleptic characteristics suitable for an increasingly demanding supply chain. read more

These days, convincing fruit growers in Northern Italy to plant a pear orchard - especially of Abate Fetel variety - is a challenging task. It's hard to blame them, considering the long list of adversities that have affected this crop in recent years. read more

The commercial campaign for Sicilian mangoes is off to a good start, although it will be necessary to wait until the second half of August to understand the market's reactions. It is certain that, considering the issues affecting the sector, a comprehensive reflection on its state is needed. read more

The entry of investment funds into the Spanish fruit and vegetable sector continues to be a hot topic, as evidenced by the extensive debate that has emerged on this issue during the 26th Congress on Fruit organized by AECOC - an association that brings together the Spanish Industry and Distribution. read more

On Friday, July 5th, just over a year after the launch of the project "Implementation of sustainable production methods for obtaining zero-residue canteen tomato of high commercial and nutritional quality" at the headquarters of A.O.P. CSC. read more

The amendment to the Agricultural Decree has been approved to extend by one year, until December 31, 2025, the field experimentation of productions obtained through the Tea, Assisted Evolution Techniques, and to test in the field products with improved nutritional and qualitative characteristics. read more

Resistance to Bremia lactucae (downy mildew) is a key trait in our lettuce genetic improvement program. This fungus can attack lettuce leaves, leading to yield losses in crops. As Bremia lactucae is constantly evolving, the teams are working to develop new resistant varieties to combat its impact. read more