The Slovak technology company Ambitas specializes in developing vertical farms that range from in-store display units to compact production systems. Their focus is on achieving a balance between automation, modularity, and usability. Leveraging their background in IoT and system integration, the company applies its engineering expertise to various projects. read more

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has disrupted import and export activities in Punjab, affecting the trade of dry fruits. The supply chain from Iran has been significantly impacted. The closure of the trade route between India and Afghanistan via Attari following the Pahalgam incident has further exacerbated the situation. read more

FlowerTrials is done for another year, but planning for next year is already underway for Westhoff. For those at the Mothership facility in Sudlohn, Germany, for this event, there were many familiar faces from North America and beyond. For those who are not familiar with FlowerTrials, it is a read more

"Spring 2025 was relatively quiet," summarizes Michael Penzkofer, who has been managing Gartenbauzentrale Main-Donau eG since the beginning of the year. "Retailers purchased smaller quantities compared to 2024. Lettuce is a prime example: there is currently an excess of lettuce across Germany due to lower sales." read more

Najnowsze statystyki Australijskiego Urzędu Statystycznego (ABS) ujawniły, że wartość australijskich branż warzyw, kwiatów ciętych, szkółkarskich i trawnikowych wszystkie odnotowały spadek w roku finansowym 2024. Jolyon Burnett, przewodniczący Rady ds. Ogrodnictwa NFF, powiedział, że najnowsze dane są zatrważające, pomimo pewnych read more

Chinese and Kazakh companies are increasing collaboration in agriculture, with $2 billion allocated to joint processing projects agreed upon at the recent China-Central Asia forum in Astana. These agreements are part of a larger package of 58 commercial deals valued at over $24 billion. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady obserwowany jest globalny wzrost wirusów atakujących arbuzy, spowodowany kombinacją wzajemnie powiązanych czynników: zmian klimatycznych, intensyfikacji rolnictwa, globalizacji i handlu, ewolucji wirusów, utraty różnorodności biologicznej oraz złych praktyk zarządzania. Zmiany klimatyczne, takie
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The price of imported navel oranges is staying relatively steady. Australian oranges have maintained their price since their introduction last week, but there has been a rise in the availability of smaller packaging. Traders have observed that these smaller packages are selling more quickly because of their lower individual prices. read more

The General Assembly of CPR System's members unanimously approved the 2024 financial statements, confirming the positive trend of the cooperative company that leads the reusable plastic pooling system for the fruit and vegetable, fish, and meat sector. President Gabriele read more

The Pandharpur Wari, a 20-day spiritual pilgrimage to the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, is a grand celebration that attracts thousands of devotees from all over the state. The event includes a magnificent procession of chariots known as Palkhis, carrying the sacred Padukas (footwear) of Sant Dnyaneshwar. read more

Fruit cultivation is steadily replacing vegetable farming in Bangladesh's Chaugacha Upazila of Jessore, driven by lower costs, better yields, and strong market demand, reports Bonik Barta. Currently, about 2,500 hectares of land are used for fruit cultivation in Chaugacha alone, with two-thirds being mango orchards. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor plans to suspend imports of cut flowers accompanied by Armenian phytosanitary certificates starting June 27. The reason: repeated violations of plant health regulations and a sharp increase in contaminated shipments. In 2025, Russia imported 52 million cut flowers from Armenia. read more

The watermelon campaign started on April 15th. The Spanish season is in full swing for the Anecoop cooperative, which expects to market 130,000 tons this year, including 25,000 tons in France. "We reached 110,000 tons last year, and we have high hopes of increasing our production by 15% this year." read more

The Eldoret airport runway expansion project is currently in progress with the goal of accommodating larger cargo aircraft, which will have a direct impact on the agricultural export capacity for farmers and agri-businesses in Kenya's North Rift region. Caleb Kositany, the Chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board, is overseeing the project. read more

W tym tygodniu aktywność handlowa na platformie handlowej EastFruit odzwierciedlała zarówno sezonowe obfitość, jak i trwałe wyzwania związane z dostawami. Kluczowe zmiany obejmują gwałtowny wzrost wolumenów wiśni z Ukrainy, zwiększone oferty eksportowe śliwek i brzoskwiń z Uzbekistanu oraz przedłużający się regionalny brak dostaw. read more

Türkiye is dealing with the consequences of one of the most severe agricultural disasters in decades, as unseasonal frost and cold weather in April devastated fruit crops across key producing regions. The frost event, described as the most destructive in 30 years, caused a sudden 10°C drop in temperatures. read more

With over 2,500 acres of rose cultivation and a growingly organized supply chain, Tibba Sultanpur has become one of the largest and most specialized flower markets in Pakistan, primarily focused on the trade of rose flowers. This crucial agricultural area is now gaining attention from read more

Calls to establish a minimum wage for Ethiopia's floriculture and horticulture industries are gaining momentum, following a workshop organized by Fairtrade Africa (FTA) in Addis Ababa. The event brought together government officials, trade union leaders, and industry representatives to address the issue. read more

Jonagold apples have a future in Belgium. Despite reports of reduced consumption and uprooted Jonagold trees, Bel'Export's Tony Derwael and Laurent De believe that this Belgian apple will continue to be on shelves in the future without a doubt. read more

Prashant Gidwani, director of fresh fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd., notes that there is high demand for apples in India, while import levels are lower than in previous years. He stated, "At the moment, there's a shortage of local apple stocks in the CA rooms due to the strong market demand." read more