After four years, the event will return to Germany as scheduled and will take place for the first time at Rittergut Gestorf 1, Springe near Hanover, on September 9th and 10th, 2026. At the outdoor fair, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in various fields. read more

This resulted in an increase of 23.7% in the number of installations compared to the previous year, while the installed capacity increased by 21.9% during the same period. In March 2024, there were approximately 3.4 million photovoltaic systems with a total nominal capacity of around 80,700 megawatts. read more

Emseni Farming, situated near the rural town of Kranskop in the Valley of a Thousand Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, is cultivating top-quality peppers with a focus on innovation, community development, and modern agricultural techniques. Dietmar Joosten, the CEO of Emseni, has been involved with the operation for many years. read more

The discrepancy between farmgate prices and retail margins in the global potato industry raises concerns about the future of agriculture. Potato farmers around the world are facing challenges due to increasing input costs and unequal profits, even though they play a central role in the supply chain. In Canada, consumers read more

A software package developed and validated at The University of Queensland can customize safe, efficient, and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference (RNAi). The dsRNAmax software is designed to create double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) that targets pest and pathogen species while avoiding unintended off-target species. read more

In order to achieve the desired consumer satisfaction with their varieties, seed companies are placing their research focus on increasing productivity, quality, reliability, innovation, and versatility. Some of the recent accomplishments with the Piel de Sapo were showcased at BASF Vegetable Seeds' What's Next event. read more

Plans to attract larger and more prestigious events to Victoria Park in Southport are in progress, following approval to increase the park's official capacity by 50%. Sefton Council has granted permission to raise the limit on the number of attendees permitted at an event held in one of the North West's read more

Lidl, a supermarket retailer in Europe, is planning to shift its supply chain to Vietnam. The company aims to increase imports from Vietnam and Malaysia in order to diversify and safeguard its supply chain in the face of increasing global uncertainties. Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, has established its own container shipping. read more

"From June 30 to July 3, 2025, Enza Zaden hosted its annual Melon & Watermelon House Fair, which brought together producers, exporters, traders, and experts from across Europe and beyond to explore the latest breeding innovations. Enza Zaden has a strong presence in all major production regions, and..." read more

DryGair, a leader in energy-efficient dehumidification solutions for commercial greenhouses, is celebrating 15 years of empowering growers around the world. The company will commemorate this achievement at Cultivate 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, where it will present its newest solutions for precise humidity control. read more

The new strategic and visual identity of Naturitalia was unveiled during an event dedicated to stakeholders and partners. The brand's new positioning reflects the cooperative's commitment to combining quality, sustainability, and innovation. In 2024, the revenue... read more

In early 2025, there was a significant decrease in Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports, primarily due to shipments being rejected by China and the EU for food safety and quarantine violations. Specifically, durian exports saw a sharp decline as heavy metal residues triggered stricter inspections by China, affecting some growing areas. read more

Saga Robotics, the team responsible for the Thorvald robot, has announced a significant three-way partnership with AI crop insights companies Bitwise Agronomy and UK soft fruit producer Chambers Farm. This collaboration is centered around large-scale data collection and predicting yields, with a focus on real-time fruit production. read more

Precision plant propagation and mechanization are becoming a global trend, especially for labor-intensive and time-consuming tasks such as propagating and grafting. "Technology suppliers developing new grafting machines can benefit by targeting all types of nurseries," Frederik Voigt,... read more

W kwietniu 2025 roku Meksykański Instytut Awokado uruchomił inicjatywę strategiczną o nazwie „Route to Sustainability” (Ruta hacia la Sostenibilidad), której celem jest wzmocnienie odpowiedzialności środowiskowej i społecznej w sektorze eksportu awokado. Ten wysiłek wpisuje się w ramy programu rządowego wprowadzonego. read more

Saga Robotics has announced a three-way collaboration with AI crop insights company Bitwise Agronomy and UK soft-fruit producer Chambers Farm. read more

Rumors of a complete ban on avocados at the Wimbledon championships seem to be incorrect, as the All England Tennis Club stated that the fruit is still used in various products consumed on site. read more

Martin Piterak (48), who was previously the Sales/SCM Business Manager in Poland, will take over his position. Jochen Kratz (51), the current Board Member for Germany, will assume the Board department for Sales, Logistics, and Central Areas. This department is currently headed by Frank Schumann (51), the Chairman of the Board. read more

The CEO of HHLA, Angela Titzrath, looked back on the business year 2024 in her speech, during which HHLA strengthened its position as a European network logistics company. Despite global challenges such as the ongoing economic weakness in Germany and the conflict in read more

The chairman, Falko Thomas, welcomed numerous new members among the more than 140 participants and provided an overview of the current situation in refrigeration and deep-freeze logistics. "We urgently need a reduction in energy costs, the flexibilization of working hours, and... read more