The shipping-point prices for non-organic strawberries were approximately $10 per flat by mid-October, showing a 10% year-over-year increase for California produce. Shipments have also increased by about 10% compared to the previous year, thanks to the extended California season due to warm weather. The start of the Florida season will be delayed. read more

Vegetable growers used to be a bit behind ornamental growers, but now, Jos Veugen of Veugen Technology is noticing a rise in the adoption of the Powerfogger among vegetable growers. They are also increasingly using foggers for crop protection treatments. This trend aligns perfectly. read more

Zerozero7 is the latest introduction under the Seminis brand by Bayer Crop Science (click here to learn more). It is a saladette tomato that combines robustness, productivity, and organoleptic quality to better meet the needs of both producers and consumers. read more

W dniu wtorku, 19 listopada World Horti Center organizuje ósmą edycję wydarzenia I-Grow Inside. Podczas seminarium, które będzie można również śledzić online, panel trzech specjalistów zajmie się tematem "Czy robotyka przejmie kontrolę nad ludźmi w rolnictwie z kontrolowanym środowiskiem?". Robotyka rozwinęła się w ostatnich latach. read more

Dole Ireland has introduced their new Dole Go Organic! range of fresh fruits and vegetables. The range was officially launched at an event at The Grayson Hotel in Dublin City Centre, hosted by Rosanna Davison, where influencers from across Ireland were invited to enjoy a Dole Go fruit and vegetable-themed experience. read more

The project "Raspberry Economics in Production" was supported with 1 million pounds from the United Kingdom's research and innovation program "Innovate UK" and aims to improve the sustainability of raspberry cultivation in the UK. read more

The Rotterdam container sector has grown: an increase was recorded in both weight (3.0%) and containers (2.2%). Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, said: "Global trade has shown signs of recovery in recent months. We have observed that the... read more

The UK Fresh Produce Network (UKFPN) recently organized its inaugural Festival of Agriculture event to celebrate and showcase the latest advancements in agri-tech, transportation, and logistics. read more

While there have been significant innovations in the mandarin segment, consumers have become increasingly indifferent to traditional offerings in the orange category. This has led to buyers in supermarkets becoming less enthusiastic. read more

Od momentu naszego założenia, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) wspiera kanadyjski przemysł ogrodniczy oraz interesariuszy rządowych w radzeniu sobie z wyzwaniami innowacji poprzez aktywne pomoc i zaangażowanie w skoncentrowane i skuteczne badania oparte na rezultatach. read more

At Beyond Chrysant, a family-run business in the Dutch horticulture sector, the commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of their operations. In the second episode of the video series 'How to Make Conventional Agriculture More Sustainable,' host Ank van der Meulen joins Wouter. read more

"Granfer's Head of Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing, Tomás Ferreira, mentions that the Rocha pear is one of the key products grown in Portugal. He states, 'The Rocha pear, our primary product at Granfer, is truly a delicious and distinctive fruit, and it has maintained its quality.'" read more

Artificial intelligence has reached the field, and Grupo Lomar, a leading wholesaler in the marketing of garlic and onions in La Mancha, has been a pioneer in its application to the agricultural sector. With its model of

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An Australian union is urging the Albanese government to abolish the superannuation tax for workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste who are part of the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme. This initiative currently engages more than 30,000 individuals in industries like agriculture. read more

"Od momentu naszego założenia, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) wspiera kanadyjski przemysł ogrodniczy oraz interesariuszy rządowych w rozwiązywaniu wyzwań innowacyjnych, aktywnie pomagając i angażując ich w skoncentrowane i efektywne badania oparte na rezultatach. read more

Final authorization has been granted for the increase in financial support for supply chain contracts within the PNRR dedicated to the agri-food sector, fisheries, and aquaculture. Following the decision made yesterday by the European Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially approved the measure. read more

Expansion Group accompanied Pizzoli to Sial Paris 2024, the important international trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector, which has just ended in Paris. Pizzoli, the Italian specialist in potatoes and a reference in the agri-food sector, participated in the event. read more

At Beyond Chrysant, a family-run business in the Dutch horticulture sector, the commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of their operations. In the second episode of the video series 'How to Make Conventional Agriculture More Sustainable,' host Ank van der Meulen joins Wouter. read more

Artificial intelligence tools to anticipate issues in crops and fish water, helping to predict potential changes in environmental parameters and suggesting corrective actions to be taken in real time, reducing the risks of losses and increasing efficiency. read more

Czech Republic: Kaufland aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Kaufland has followed Lidl, another company within the Schwarz Group, in announcing its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050 throughout its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions. Source: esmmagazine.com FairPrice Group becomes the first in Singapore to test autonomous vehicles. read more