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Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company focused on sustainably improving farmers' crop yields, recently attended Acorbat International 2024, the largest global banana growers' conference, in Mérida, Mexico. read more

Nowa sezon ziemniaków rozpoczął się na Ukrainie, a producenci obniżają ceny. Na przełomie czerwca i lipca ceny spadły o prawie jedną czwartą w porównaniu do połowy maja. Monitorowanie przeprowadzone przez OBOZ.UA potwierdza ten trend, co potwierdzają również regionalni nabywcy. Początkowo, ziemniaki ze zbiorów 2024 roku sprzedawane były w średniej cenie UAH. read more

Agricultural producer from the Poltava region, Ukraine has been awarded a grant of $416,000 to develop horticulture and greenhouse farming. The funds are intended for expanding orchard areas and building new greenhouses, which will lead to the creation of new jobs. Specifically, $245,000 has been allocated for read more

After accompanying the Giro d’Italia caravan and showcasing itself in all stages of the country's most important cycling race, the incredible Wonderful® pick-up resumes its journey, marvelously customized to be recognizable at first glance by passersby. read more

Phalaenopsis Nursery Wooning Orchids from Bleiswijk (the Netherlands) has adopted a new company name and tagline: World of Orchids - Where Happiness Grows. Past and futureFollowing the takeover of Green '05 in 2021, the company's direction has gradually changed. It is now totally focused on read more

Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more

Inspections of avocados and mangoes in Michoacán, Mexico for export to the U.S. are currently suspended. This decision was made due to security concerns for personnel from the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) in Michoacán. The suspensions will continue until the security situation improves. read more

The onset of African temperatures, reaching highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), is a promising development for businesses in the sector. It is expected to positively influence the consumption of summer fruits, leading to increased demand. "Even though the watermelon season began 10 days earlier," stated... read more

Grace Park Kreiner, a New Zealand expat living in Germany, craved feijoas during her pregnancy. Her husband Simon surprised her with a $50 kilo of the fruit from an exotic fruit store as a first-anniversary gift. Despite their imperfect condition, the scent brought back cherished memories of her New Zealand home. read more

Relations between Europe and China are not always smooth, and following the announcement that the European Union will impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, it is likely that the Asian country will respond with equally protectionist measures. Initial reports suggest that these measures may include... read more

Meksyk utrwalił swoją pozycję jako światowy lider w eksporcie pomidorów, osiągając wartość celną w wysokości 2,988 miliarda dolarów, co stanowi historyczny rekord zgodnie z danymi Ministerstwa Gospodarki. read more

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, specifically those located on the Black Sea. This development marks the first time container shipments have recommenced since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. read more

Electric utility rebates and incentive programs are not limited by borders. Many of Canada's 151 electric utilities, operating across 10 provinces and 3 territories, provide different levels of financial support to greenhouse growers and vertical farmers who are implementing energy-efficient construction practices. read more

Be it in Singapore, Kuwait, Amsterdam, or any other location, Growy identifies opportunities to expand its vertical farming concept for cultivating lettuce, herbs, and micro-vegetables. The goal is to establish approximately 20 operational vertical farms by adding three new growing locations each year. read more

Związek rolników ostrzegł przed wzrostem cen świeżych produktów, jeśli nie zostaną podjęte działania mające pomóc rolnikom poradzić sobie ze wzrastającymi temperaturami oraz chronić uprawy i zwierzęta gospodarskie przed pożarami. Sekretarz Generalny Panicos Hambas stwierdził, że niedawne pożary w Farmakas uszkodziły drzewa owocowe i infrastrukturę rolniczą. read more

Flora Delight's flowers received a great deal of attention during IFTEX, which took place two weeks ago in Nairobi, Kenya. Frans Ederveen from Flora Delight presented a range of new colors for hydrangeas, delphiniums, and a cut-flower version of the kalanchoe. Previously, Flora Delight primarily focused on... read more

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is grappling with the vote of no confidence in the government expressed by the electorate. read more

Doğan explained, "The fact that the European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per decares of land (Decare = 1,000 m2). If prices remain stable, our farmers will benefit greatly." read more

"It was a year of great doubts and uncertainties regarding the production costs, availability of raw materials, and the sales of our products due to disrupted global trade, geopolitical tensions, and the rekindled conflict in the Middle East." read more