The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service issued a report on the state of greenhouse crops in Spain last week, highlighting the watermelon's fruit setting progress in Almeria's greenhouses. In this region, spring tomato plantations are in different stages of development. Producers have
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The DB12 automatic inter-row mower, produced by BFM Italy since 2011, has become a point of reference for many farmers, not only in Italy but also in many European countries and North America. It is one of the 25 models produced by the company, and with its automatic system and dual steering on
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Everything is ready for the start of the 2024 production campaign of the Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI in Italy, recognized at the European level for its taste. The Consortium for the Protection of Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI, together with the imminent start of the harvesting campaign, will
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A large truck carrying Moldovan grapes was detained by joint efforts of border guards and Bryansk customs officers in the Zlynkovsky district. A total of 20 tons of berries were transported without phytosanitary certificates and other documents, the customs press service reported. The truck was… read more

Ecuador supplied Kazakhstan with 4,913 tons of flowers in 2023, reports the statistics agency. "The largest suppliers of flowers (to Kazakhstan - KazTAG) in 2023 were: Ecuador - 4913 tons, the Netherlands - 1633 tons, Kenya - 635 tons and Colombia - 488 tons," reads the report. According to the… read more

Rambutan is predominately grown in the southeast and southwest regions of Vietnam, the production season runs from May to August. "The fruit grows best in temperatures between 22-35 degrees, which is not a problem in Vietnam; what is more important is the water," explains Ly Nguyen, Sales
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Southwest China's Yunnan Province is often called the Kingdom of Flowers, and the rapid growth of the industry is revitalizing many rural areas. Yang Jinghao visits this key region for flower cultivation and discovers how locals are adapting as the country prioritizes innovation. It's 9 pm, and
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Local greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have seen a sharp drop in prices this week, EastFruitreports. Ukrainian greenhouse farms are now selling cucumbers for 85-130 UAH/kg ($2.23-3.41/kg), which is 15% lower than the previous week’s average. read more

Anthony De Ieso is a 4th generation farmer, growing bunchline vegetables near Adelaide in South Australia. His great grandfather started growing veg back in 1945 on the family farm, Anthony's father then bought another property in 1994, which is where the family business, Thorndon Park Produce
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It's a tough but rewarding trade, said James Magno, head florist and operations assistant of Nene's Flower Shop in Dangwa, Philippines. Mr. Magno, who graduated with a degree in Hospitality and Industry Management, said there isn't a specific degree that teaches you the ropes of flower
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As reported by the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in 2023, Kazakhstan imported 149.8 million flowers worth $61.1 million, 29% more than those valued at $47.3 million in 2022. The country's largest suppliers were Ecuador ($37.5 million), the Netherlands ($13.1 million), Kenya ($4.8 million),
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In Chile, the Royal Gala apple season usually starts in February. This year, though, it was delayed by about ten days. "There's currently very high demand, including from South America and India. The volumes are lower than last year, but the apples' color is beautiful," says Silvia Piezzi, who
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Farmable, a provider of farm management software (FMS), has reached a milestone in collaboration with the central SIEX project, led by the Spanish Agrarian Guarantee Fund (FEGA). Castilla y León, one of the pioneering communities in Spain, has successfully established a live API connection
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After a year of Chinese ginger's 'dramatic quality' as BR Fresh Exotics' Rob de Jong puts it, in 2022, this Dutch importer focused on Brazilian, Peruvian, and Thai products in 2023. "That went well, but price-wise, China is, for now, the best in the market," he begins. So this year, it is back to… read more

Much has been made of the potential impact of physical border checks on UK ports and fresh produce suppliers (see pages 22 and 23), but what about the effect on exporters over in Europe? Well, it’s safe to say that news of the latest government U-turn didn’t go down well in the Netherlands,
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Contrary to expectations, the eurozone in particular proved to be a driving force. "Outside Europe, the USA was once again an important target market for German exporters. However, one swallow does not make a summer: the global economic situation continues to be characterised by increasing protectionism.
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This is according to a report by the Dutch agricultural bulletin 'Agroberichten Buitenland', based on data from the Portuguese statistics office INE. According to the report, 80% of exports had a destination within Europe. Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany and the
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With immediate effect and until the end of Ramadan, the export of bananas to Iran and Afghanistan will be suspended or restricted. The export of onions to countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region will also be stopped. These instructions were issued to the
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North American company Mastronardi Produce has joined Sekoya, a leading provider of premium blueberry varieties. read more

A small, sweet apple called RedPop continues to make a big impression across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, according to Italian supplier and brand owner Vog. read more