The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has imported 21,000 metric tons (MT) of onions to address increased demand during the holiday season. read more

From year to year, Spain takes market share in Europe with its lemons and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Italian product to compete with such a tough player. Meanwhile, in Sicily, the season begins with the early-blooming Syracuse lemon femminello. Tell
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On December 4, all ports in the Chennai region of India ceased operations as a precautionary measure in response to the approaching Cyclone Michaung. The cyclone is forecast to make landfall on the Chennai coastline today. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the cyclone was
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What is now an empty plot of 11 hectares will be turned into a new greenhouse for Moroccan tomato cultivation by Agro Care at the beginning of next year. Construction is currently in full swing. The Dutch tomato growers opt for the construction of a Canary-type greenhouse, as many are found in
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South Africa hopes the requisite protocols will be in place by February next year to start exporting avocados to China. read more

As the Polish trucker blockade of Ukrainian haulers approaches its one-month mark, the economic toll on Ukraine's businesses is mounting. Since November 6, approximately 2,500 trucks have been stranded at the Ukrainian border with Poland, as Polish truckers protest, demanding the European Union
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ALDI will give a new boost to its growth in Spain with the opening of 10 new shops in December. The supermarket chain will continue to grow in regions where it already has a strong presence, such as the Community of Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia, and will strengthen its presence in
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Climate change does not spare Egyptian farmers and imposes itself in various forms, such as the disruption of the length of the season or the size of crops. More severely, climate change can manifest itself in rising sea levels and increased salinity in irrigation water and soil. read more

Like most speakers in a recent World Citrus Organisation (WCO) climate change discussion, those addressing South America and South Africa and focused on potential impacts rather than already observed impacts. SOUTH AMERICA“Whether we are negationist or pro-climate change, we should agree that
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Data released by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) for October 2023 indicates a 28% decline in domestic exports. Major export categories experienced reduced earnings during the month including banana exports which saw a slight decrease from $8.5 million to $8.2 million. read more

Amazon is expanding its logistics network to include over 300 sea routes across Europe read more

The apple market is proving to be a steadily growing market. In fact, there is a positive trend in terms of value and quantity. The Italian company PND, specialized in the production and marketing of fruit processing machines, has dedicated an entire line to this delicate fruit. read more

Three years ago, BlueDrop and BerryTech joined forces with a shared vision to expand their berry business in Mexico and the USA. “BerryTech, as valued partner, contributes extensive expertise as a nursery and genetic developer, boasting a remarkable 30-year legacy in the berries industry.
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According to Avocados Australia’s “Facts at a Glance 2022/23 Report”, the gross value of production (GVP) for Australian avocados was estimated at $574 million in 2022-23, which is a return to the 2020/21 level. Key statistics like this about the Australian avocado industry can be found on
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Egypt is gradually becoming one of the fastest growing exporters of potatoes. Many freshly harvested potatoes from this region are imported into the EU in the first months of the year. With a total export of 211.000 tons to the EU by Egypt in the first 4 months of 2023, the country accounts for
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Due to overbuilding and abandonment, Italy has lost almost 1/3 (30%) of its agricultural land in the last half century, with the usable agricultural area reduced to a mere 12.8 million hectares with effects on the hydrogeological stability of the land and the production deficit
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South Africa still finds itself in a dire situation with ports across the country, according to Jacques du Preez, trade and markets at industry body Hortgro. read more

South Africa still finds itself in a dire situation with ports across the country, according to Jacques du Preez, trade and markets at industry body Hortgro. read more

In a letter to the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, Plant Health Division, the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) stated that investigations this season have revealed a number of false positive test results and incorrect notifications.
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The bad weather conditions in October meant that harvesting had to stop in many EU countries, just after it had got going. In mid-November, up to 250 mm of rainfall was recorded in potato growing areas of the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany, leaving plots flooded. Of the 1.4 million
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