Approximately half of the Chinese lychees are grown in Guangdong, with the national production reaching 3.1 million tons last year. Chen Houbin, a professor at the South China Agricultural University who has been researching the fruit for almost three decades, told the news agency that he... read more

In Spain, increasing quantities of apricots are available for export. The wholesale prices on the Iberian Peninsula have continued to decline, which is also reflected in the price development on the German wholesale markets. Italy is also seeing an increased availability of apricots. read more

Vertical Future, based in the UK, designs, manufactures, and deploys intelligent autonomous Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems globally for growing fresh produce such as leafy greens. read more

In ten years, exports have never been so low. Each time, more than 700,000 tons were generously exported. read more

Meyer and Schlegel are taking over from Roland Klein, who has held this position for the past nine years. read more

The English-language anthology comprises nearly 1,000 pages in total. Scientists from the University of Göttingen were also involved in this project. read more

Podczas swojej niedawnej wizyty w Europie, prezydent Chin Xi Jinping spędził czas zarówno na Węgrzech, jak i w Serbii, podczas której kraje podpisały szereg nowych umów o współpracy. Wśród tych umów znalazło się nowe porozumienie o wolnym handlu między Chinami a Serbią, które wejdzie w życie w lipcu. read more

The supply of raspberries is currently stable, with consistent volumes coming in from Mexico. The Watsonville, California season has just started, and we expect the volume to increase in the upcoming weeks. Unless there are significant weather disruptions, we predict that peak volumes will occur in July and August. read more

Rail freight in India plays a crucial role in the country's transportation infrastructure, transporting 27% of all goods across its 68,000-km network. India boasts one of the largest railway networks globally, allowing freight trains to navigate diverse terrains and connect industrial hubs. read more

The table grape harvest has begun in Egypt, and the season is shaping up to be promising in terms of production and marketing, as stated by Salem Ghonim, a consultant for several Egyptian grape growers. Ghonim remarked, "We are currently at the peak harvest for some early white varieties, like Prime and Early Sweet. read more

This week is crucial for sweet corn sales as consumers are stocking up for grilling and barbecue events over the Memorial Day weekend. Both Florida and Georgia are currently producing sweet corn, and both states are experiencing a good crop due to favorable weather conditions during the season. read more

Bananas are a staple fruit worldwide. Their production is vital in numerous tropical and subtropical regions, significantly impacting local economies and providing employment opportunities. Global banana production is approximately 86 million tons annually, with India leading as the top producer. read more

In April, the EU recorded an orange price of €93.17 per 100 kgs, marking a 1.81% decrease compared to April 2023. This figure is also 17% higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were reported at €82 per 100 kgs, representing an increase of approximately 16% compared to the 5-year average. read more

Again this year, spring frost has affected the Serbian berry industry, causing substantial damage of up to 40% in numerous plantations. Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće, stated: "We experienced frost in April. Some fields were completely wiped out, some suffered minor losses, while others were not affected at all." read more

3,000 checks on 2,160 operators, including 1,900 customs declaration verifications, for a total of 450,000 tons of goods inspected, of which only 0.12% of the products checked were seized. These are the data from the quarterly report. read more

12-16 May 2024, the 5th European Horticultural Congress will be held, this time organized by the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest and the Romanian Society of Horticulturists, at the Palace of the Romanian Parliament. The event is organized under the auspices of the International Society for... read more

According to estimates from CSO Italy, recently published on the website of the Journal of Fruit Growing and Vegetable Growing, the apricot supply for 2024 will be positioned at the same level as last year, slightly above 210 thousand tons, but well below the read more

Planting activities are ongoing across the country, with progress being hindered by heavy rainfall causing a 'stop-start' situation. Despite this, retail demand and consumption at home remain strong. This year is expected to be exceptionally late, putting pressure on existing stocks from the previous season. Buyers are actively searching for remaining stocks. read more

W pierwszym tygodniu 21, pierwsze maliny sezonu można zbierać w regionie Ortenau. "Pomimo deszczowej wiosny, owoce dobrze przetrwały fazę kwitnienia i nie ucierpiały na skutek mrozu. Teraz potrzebujemy trochę stabilniejszej pogody, z dzienne temperatury w okolicach 20-22°C." read more

McCain is proud to partner with BNP Paribas Bank Polska to introduce a new and innovative regenerative agriculture program in Poland today. The program is designed to assist potato growers in their journey towards sustainability by providing a transition package. McCain is committed to supporting Polish potato farmers as they transition to. read more