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Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

The power of flowers will be celebrated across the UK and Ireland on June 8, 2024. Local florists Clare Ashcroft and Alison Matthews, who run The Flower Farm based in Burscough, will be joining 1000 other Flower Magicians when the flower industry comes together on June 8 for the first-ever awareness campaign. read more

W celu zwiększenia zrównoważoności i efektywności praktyk ogrodniczych, Hort Americas ogłosiło dziś partnerstwo z firmą Meteor Systems w celu dystrybucji ich pływających tratw HDPE w Ameryce Północnej. Według Hort Americas, pływające tratwy HDPE firmy Meteor Systems są łatwe do czyszczenia i... read more

Sebastiaan Koren, with a Slovenian father and a Dutch mother, has a deep understanding of both the Dutch market and the Balkans. Since a young age, he had aspirations of starting import and export operations between these two regions. His initial business venture included attempting to sell three large hams. read more

Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, and Javier Zanetti are once again the protagonists on the football fields. Dole Italy, a producer and distributor of fruit, is a partner in the nostalgia operation, an event that will bring back onto the field 36 retired footballers, from the national team's top scorer to. read more

Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and Frutas de Chile have been meeting with phytosanitary authorities from Japan, Korea, and China over the past week to prepare for the 2024-2025 fruit export season and promote the introduction of new Chilean fruits to these markets. read more

"We started with humble goals, but our vision has always been clear: to cultivate fresh, sustainable food in the city, for the city," says Dario Vunckx, co-founder of MicroFlavours, a vertical farming company located in Brussels, Belgium. Dario Vunckx is featured in the image of the vertical farm. read more

Po raz pierwszy w obwodzie amurskim została ustanowiona strefa kwarantanny fitosanitarnej z powodu obecności zachodniego wciornastka kwiatowego. Te małe owady szkodzą kwiatom i warzywom oraz są wektorami wirusowych chorób roślin. Chociaż specjaliści z Amuru wcześniej znaleźli te szkodniki w

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Mango exports from Satkhira, Bangladesh to Europe may face obstacles this year due to lower yields caused by Cyclone Remal and ensuing drought conditions. The impacted mangoes are also smaller in size, raising worries about meeting the export goals for the season. Md Saiful read more

Syngenta, a company operating globally in the agricultural market, with over 26,000 employees in more than 100 countries, announces the appointment of Alberto Piaggesi as the chairman of the board of directors for the company in Italy. "Being chosen as the chairman of the board read more

A reduction in tomato crops in the Foggia province, the leading producer area in Italy by hectares (approximately 17 thousand), is expected for 2024. The decrease in cultivated areas is due to the water crisis and the necessity for supply bodies to rationalize resources. There is an anticipated 30% drop. read more

On the occasion of World Environment Day celebrated yesterday (Wednesday, June 5th), Carrefour Italy announces the publication of its first Impact Report. read more

The folks at Van Vugt Kruiden in the Netherlands recently thought it was time to expand and modernize. Why? In order to become more sustainable and to grow along with the increasing demand for healthy herbs and baby leaf vegetables. As a result, the company purchased five hectares for additional cultivation last year. read more

The 2024 kiwifruit harvest has been extremely successful, with New Zealand's largest crop ever being picked. With only small volumes left to be harvested from orchards, a record 193 million trays have been collected. On average, each tray contains about 30 pieces of kiwifruit. read more

New Zealand's onion growers have taken advantage of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, which came into effect on May 1, to strengthen their position in the market. The FTA removes a 9.6% tariff on New Zealand's onion exports to the EU, potentially saving growers around $3 million per year. read more

This year has brought significantly improved growing conditions across Australia, after two years of unfavorable weather. "We experienced drought-like conditions until late summer and into autumn, which led to beneficial rainfall events without causing ground oversaturation. It was a stark contrast to the last few years." read more

Mexico's tomato production in 2024 is projected to reach 3.30 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase from 2023. This growth is fueled by export demand and investments in protected agriculture systems. In 2023, tomato production was estimated at 3.22 MMT, representing an eight percent decrease from the previous year, primarily attributed to water shortages. read more

"The picture that emerges from the government's monitoring of data on regular inflows in recent years, especially regarding seasonal work in the agricultural and tourism sectors, is disturbing, and President Meloni did well to report it to the Anti-Mafia authorities." read more

Watch the Business Session of Flower Logistics Africa 2024 on "The quality challenge in flower trade – what is in it for logistics service providers and how do we bring consistency in quality." The panel discussion sheds light on the challenges faced by the Kenyan flower industry in terms of quality. read more

The UK market has been receiving shipments of new season New Zealand apples since early April, which is considered a typical timing. "We received the first batches of Cox apples in early April, followed by the first Galas in May. The majority of Gala and Breaburn apples are expected to arrive in June, with Pink Lady apples to follow." read more