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Banana growers worldwide are facing multiple challenges, including dealing with the persistent soil-borne fungus Tropical Race 4, as well as diseases like Moko and Black Sigatoka. In addition, issues such as water scarcity, increasing costs, declining average yields, and the growing market demand for more sustainable farming practices are also causing concerns for them. read more

Colombia has lifted all anti-dumping duties on frozen fries from the EU. This will allow exporters from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands to regain full access to the Colombian market. The measure affected around 85 per cent of European fries exports to the country, worth approximately. read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new prickly pear cactus varieties developed through its breeding program: 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label'. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It grows attached to trees or. read more

The heavy rainfall in Portugal has been extreme, but the situation has become manageable as weather patterns have improved, says Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa: "Portugal has recently faced periods of intense and persistent rainfall. read more

In a crowded and competitive sector like apples, the growth of Pink Lady® in Italy is not going unnoticed. The numbers confirm it. According to the Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta surveys, in the hypermarkets and supermarkets channel, the packaged Pink Lady product has recorded read more

Dear petrol, due to logistical issues combined with low volumes due to bad weather, it is mainly affecting tomatoes, with prices reaching 6 €/kg for red cherry tomatoes and 4.00 €/kg for cherry and piccadilly tomatoes. Prices are also increasing for... read more

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While the South African stone fruit and grape marketing seasons in the Middle East are expected to wind down in the coming weeks, shipments of apples and pears have just begun. read more

Znaki zapowiadają udany sezon durianów w Penang, Malezja, ponieważ gorące i suche warunki w ostatnich miesiącach przyczyniły się do wcześniejszego rozpoczęcia zbiorów. read more

Ostatnio droga w Hangzhou, Chinach, zdobyła szeroką uwagę na mediach społecznościowych, przyciągając dużą liczbę odwiedzających chcących zrobić zdjęcia. Krajobraz przydrożny, z bogatym mieszanką tulipanów, matioli, lwich paszczy, fiołków, goździków i innych roślin, oferuje bogato warstwową i przyciągającą uwagę scenerię. read more

Producentów owoców z RPA zaleca się poprawę konkurencyjności i zdolności adaptacyjnych w związku z zmieniającymi się warunkami handlu globalnego. Kwestię tę podkreślono podczas seminariów internetowych zorganizowanych przez Narodową Radę ds. Marketingu Rolnego (NAMC), skupiających się na świadomości eksportowej, zgodności z przepisami i efektywności łańcucha wartości. read more

Kenya's government is increasing its focus on value addition and local consumption of agricultural products as part of its industrial development strategy. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the approach targets crops such as macadamia and avocado, with an emphasis on building. read more

As part of their continuous expansion, Oasis Grower Solutions has welcomed a new member to their team of Territory Sales Managers, as well as introduced two new positions to support sales in North America and globally. Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D., who serves as the Director of Global Grower Operations and Research at Smithers-Oasis, was involved in this initiative. read more

Ukraine has approved the first grants in 2026 to support horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse projects. A total of 14 grants worth 51.5 million UAH (€1.23 million) have been authorized, enabling the start of financing for new investment projects. Of these, 11 grants read more

Logistics disruptions are impacting Moldova's fruit exports to the Middle East and Asia, with producers experiencing delays and suspended shipments. Despite recent opening of regional markets like Saudi Arabia to Moldovan fruit, export flows are currently constrained. read more

Modiform has decided to gradually phase out the operations of its subsidiary, Thomsen, located in Wormhout, Northern France. The management and shareholders made this decision based on Thomsen's financial performance and Modiform's strategic goals. Thomsen, established in 1995, has been a part of read more

Morocco is introducing a new measure to accelerate the diversification of its fresh tomato export destinations, as it heavily relies on the European market and faces ongoing trade tensions. A decree issued on March 5th establishes a subsidy of 750 dirhams [5.7 USD] per ton for... read more

This week, at the fruit market, some fruits that are still in the early stage of the season experienced slight price decreases due to higher arrivals, while a few fruits saw modest price increases due to reduced supply of competing products. Egyptian oranges were priced at read more

With the arrival of spring, the urge to indulge in a day trip just a short distance from Milan is growing. The perfect destination for this weekend is Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo on Lake Como, where one of Italy's most stunning botanical gardens is reopening. Within the historic walls of the villa, read more

In 2025, Egypt saw an increase in its agricultural exports, with citrus fruits, especially oranges, being the top product shipped. The export volume of citrus exceeded 2.2 million tons, solidifying Egypt's position as the world's largest orange exporter for the sixth year in a row, surpassing competitors like Spain. read more