Regions
Mexico: Tomato production is increasing
2024-06-18 11:00
This would represent an increase of 2% compared to the previous year – this development is attributed to export demand and investments in protected cultivation systems. This information comes from a report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Sinaloa remains at the forefront when it comes to
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DRV: Raiffeisen Medal for Roman Glaser
2024-06-18 11:00
DRV President Franz-Josef Holzenkamp praised Glaser during the DRV General Assembly in Berlin as the "prototype of a cooperative member". The Raiffeisen Medal is strictly limited to a maximum of 30 living recipients.
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Emmas Kaufhalle/Late Bird: Automated supermarket offers fresh fruits and vegetables 24/7.
2024-06-18 10:00
At the location on Main Street 79, the "Kaufhalle" closed its doors around two decades ago. Since then, the residents of the village, which has a population of 900, had to drive many kilometers to the nearest supermarket. Susanne Scheuermann and Christian Lambeck wanted to change this.
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SanLucar has won an award for its environmental impact in Tunisia.
2024-06-18 10:00
Agencja Promocji Inwestycji Zagranicznych Tunezji przyznała SanLucar nagrodę za wpływ na środowisko w 2024 roku za wybitny wkład w wzrost gospodarczy i zrównoważony rozwój kraju.
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Zespri launches global campaign for healthy eating in Japan.
2024-06-18 09:00
The campaign was launched in Japan with the support of the Japan Dietetic Association, Tokyo Seika - Japan's largest fruit and vegetable wholesaler - and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
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University of Bonn: Developed tool aims to enable yield forecasts
2024-06-18 09:00
To achieve this, they fed a learning algorithm with thousands of photos from field experiments. As a result, the algorithm learned to visualize the future development of cultivated plants based on a single initial image. The images generated during this process allow for
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"Jasną zmianą jest to, że popyt przeszedł z czerwonych i żółtych tulipanów na różowe i białe tulipany."
2024-06-18 00:00
"Jan de Wit from Jan de Wit en Zonen B.V. says, 'We have been in China for 40 years, and we believe that there are many years to come.' The Dutch company specializes in the export, preparation, and cultivation of flower bulbs, primarily tulips and lily bulbs, but also other types of flower bulbs."
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Najnowsze statystyki dotyczące importu pomarańczy do UE ukazują spadek ilości pomarańczy zakupionych w tym sezonie w kwietniu i maju, które są ostatnimi dwoma miesiącami, dla których dostępne są dane. Według danych udostępnionych w najnowszym raporcie dotyczącym wzmocnionego monitorowania importu cytrusów do UE.
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Melon and watermelon growers in the Rostov region of Russia have announced a 10-15% increase in their product prices compared to last year. The drought has affected the size and yield of the crops, resulting in smaller melons and watermelons this season. Growers have reported that the cost of production has also risen due to the adverse weather conditions.
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Can the world's loneliest plant find its perfect match?
2024-06-18 00:00
"Surely this is the most solitary organism in the world," wrote paleontologist Richard Fortey in his book about the evolution of life. He was talking about Encephalartos woodii (E. woodii), a plant from South Africa. E. woodii is a member of the cycad family, a group of plants with thick trunks and.
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"There is a significant opportunity to utilize data effectively by sharing it throughout the supply chain and transforming it into valuable information."
2024-06-18 00:00
Australian fresh produce businesses are being encouraged to collect more data throughout their supply chain - from the field to the consumer's plate - and make sure that it is utilized to achieve optimal results and value for producers. At Hort Connections 2024, three industry experts discussed the importance of this practice as part of the 'How' aspect.
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The German port workers have started another 24-hour strike.
2024-06-18 00:00
Port workers in Germany, especially at North Sea ports, have launched another series of warning strikes lasting 24 hours, starting from 6 a.m. on Monday, June 17, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The purpose of this action is to push for their demands amidst ongoing disputes with the Central Association of German Seaport.
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"If there are no setbacks, Spain will have a good mango production."
2024-06-18 00:00
Currently, the supply of mangoes in the market is still limited compared to last year due to lower productions in Peru, Brazil, and Mexico. However, Spanish exporters are optimistic that there will be a successful domestic campaign this summer as long as there are no unforeseen obstacles.
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Zerbinati awarded at Il Salvagente Awards 2024 for "fresh soups"
2024-06-18 00:00
On the occasion of The Lifesaver Awards 2024 - an annual event that took place on June 14th at the Cinema Barberini in Rome, bringing together top figures from the journalism, institutional, and entrepreneurial world - Zerbinati, a leader in Italy in the production of...
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The National Farmers' Federation welcomes the visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Australia.
2024-06-18 00:00
The National Farmers' Federation welcomes the visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Australia. Strong and cooperative relationships with our international markets and partners are critically important. China is the largest trading partner for Australian agriculture, both at the sector level and in terms of overall trade.
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Turkish watermelon producers are thriving as the European Football Championship drives demand.
2024-06-18 00:00
Mistranslation: The European Football Championship, which is scheduled to start in Munich, Germany on June 14, has unexpectedly benefited watermelon producers in Adana.
Corrected translation: The European Football Championship, scheduled to start in Munich, Germany on June 14, has brought an unexpected benefit to watermelon producers in Adana. read more
Corrected translation: The European Football Championship, scheduled to start in Munich, Germany on June 14, has brought an unexpected benefit to watermelon producers in Adana. read more
Drought could reduce Mexico's mango harvest by 40%.
2024-06-18 00:00
Według José Ángela Crespo, prezesa firmy Mango for Export Packing Company (EMEX), produkcja mango w Meksyku może spadnąć o 40% w tym roku z powodu niedoboru wody. Ta sytuacja wywołała spekulacje dotyczące cen i może znacząco wpłynąć na handel lokalny. Crespo podkreślił, że
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"Gigantic effort" to make most of South Africa’s grapefruit windfall
2024-06-18 00:00
South Korea's decision to waive the 30% import tariff on imported grapefruit incentivized South African packhouses to go all out. Initially, the tariff was supposed to resume in July, but two weeks ago, the Korean Finance Ministry announced an extension of the measure to ease restrictions.
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A catastrophic grape season in India
2024-06-18 00:00
To było wszystko zaczęte z wielkimi nadziejami na ten sezon, prognozy dotyczące indyjskich winogron stołowych wskazywały na bardzo pozytywne znaki związane z dostępnością owoców, jakością owoców, objętością owoców i poziomem pozostałości owoców z powodu korzystnych warunków klimatycznych w tym roku. "Te nadzieje szybko się rozwiały, gdy...
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Namibia has imposed a ban on the importation of certain vegetables.
2024-06-18 00:00
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has implemented a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June in order to support local farmers, as stated in a report by Simonis Storm Securities. The restricted items include beetroot, butternut, cabbage, and onions, with the goal of increasing domestic production by restricting imports.
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