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This will be voted on on September 22nd. Not only the Swiss Farmers' Association (SBV), but also the government and parliament oppose the biodiversity initiative. At a press conference last week, a committee of opponents criticized that the initiative undermines sustainable energy and... read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). However, the increase in yields would also bring marketing and consumption challenges. Due to the low profitability that many producers are facing, read more

The competition, formerly known as 'Groentevakman', is taking place for the tenth time and is an initiative of Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Office VLAM in collaboration with Boerenbond, Buurtsuper.be, Coöperatie Hoogstraten, BelOrta, and REO Veiling. read more

The project led by entomologist Maryam Yazdani at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) aims to make detection more efficient and effective. read more

These are the objectives of an ongoing study on year-round cultivation of berry fruits. The main research centers for berry fruits in the border region of Belgium and the Netherlands are collaborating in this European project to work together with the sector on plant breeding and cultivation. read more

A team of Australian researchers has conducted testing on a novel method of detecting fruit flies in cherries and other fruits, utilizing an AI-programmed optical scanning system. read more

Hort Innovation has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the multi-award-winning agency, Thinkerbell, in order to boost consumption habits in the A$16.3 billion horticulture sector. The Australian advertising and creative agency secured the contract after a competitive pitch. read more

On 13 June, China's Premier Li Qiang officially visited New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. read more

Ball Seed is collaborating with technology provider TTA to introduce the company's new CuttingEdge automated sticking machine to the North American market. This machine is designed for planting rooted and unrooted cuttings. "Growers are facing challenges with labor costs, and we are collaborating with our customers to find solutions to make the process more efficient." read more

South Africa's citrus exports to Russia have returned to normal volumes over the past two seasons, with consumers in the market said to have changed their habits by demanding higher-grade fruit. The traditional perception of Russia as a market that gladly accepted Class 2 fruit has shifted. read more

It is a drama of drought in the regions of Southern Italy where the lack of rainfall and deficiencies in water infrastructure are devastating crops and animals, with harvests practically wiped out. Farmers are forced to resort to tanker trucks to save what's left. read more

Ethiopia has been working towards diversifying its export portfolio in order to create new sources of foreign currency and decrease its reliance on the price fluctuations seen in global markets. Since 1982, ornamental and cut flower farming has become a notable agricultural sector for investment in the country. read more

The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium has announced that the 2024 GLASE Summit will be held on November 6, 2024 at the Hotel St. Paul in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The theme of the 2024 GLASE Summit is "Exploring Dynamic Lighting." Registration is now open. read more

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Despite the challenges faced by Spanish and European exporters as a result of Brexit, Spain's lettuce continues to maintain its strong presence in the British market, representing 91.95% of all lettuce imports in the UK. The Netherlands holds a 2.18% share of the British market, while Italy accounts for 2.1%. Morocco and Turkey also have a presence in the market. read more

Seed specialist KWS is expanding its R&D capacities in Andijk, the Netherlands. A state-of-the-art greenhouse will be constructed on a 10,000m2 site, along with a dedicated preparation and research area for outdoor vegetables, including an office and laboratory. The completion of this project is... read more

On June 6th and 7th, the top fruit contact group met in Lerida, Spain. Hosted by AFRUCAT (Catalonia Association of Fruit Companies), unions and associations of producers' organizations, as well as administrations from Spain (ASAJA), Portugal, Italy (ASSOMELA), and France gathered to assess the situation. read more

Carrefour Italia has obtained Gender Equality Certification, issued by the certifying body Bureau Veritas, which attests the company's commitment to promoting gender equality and creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. Carrefour Italia, now a Company read more

W Południowym Okanaganie w Kanadzie plantatorzy wiśni rozważają dostosowanie cen w odpowiedzi na zmniejszoną produkcję. Fluktuacje w dostępności wiśni są przypisywane różnym czynnikom, w tym warunkom klimatycznym, które różnie wpłynęły na uprawy w różnych regionach. Niektóre obszary zgłaszają read more

EastFruit analysts report that Ukrainian raspberry processors are already announcing the initial purchase prices for berries, despite the fact that the season for buying large quantities of raspberries for freezing has just started. read more