Albert van der Merwe from Sonop Boerdery, a farm in Noordoewer growing tomatoes, butternuts, and table grapes, stated that over a thousand employees have been sent home, and there is a possibility that the final 3,000 tonnes of their tomatoes may need to be destroyed due to South Africa closing its border to Namibian produce. read more

Agricultural representatives from Europe and North America gathered in Lake Como, Italy, for the 41st edition of the North America-EU Agricultural Conference. The event was hosted by Italian organizations Confagricoltura, CIA Agricoltori Italiani, Coldiretti, and the Alliance of Italian. read more

Ministerstwo Środowiska, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich (Defra) potwierdziło, że Wielka Brytania będzie utrzymywać status kwarantanny szkodnika (QP) wirusa pomidora o brązowym, pomarszczonym owocu (ToBRFV). Decyzja ta następuje po przeglądzie polityki i konsultacjach ze zainteresowanymi podmiotami przemysłowymi. ToBRFV, po raz pierwszy zauważony w read more

A new climate risk model developed by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) in collaboration with consultants EY projects that the United Kingdom could face $3.2 billion (US$2.6 billion) in additional food costs by 2050 if current practices continue. The analysis highlights the impact on imported horticultural crops. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Croatia has announced a €30 million (US$30.8 million) tender for initiatives focused on bolstering the local food industry and providing assistance to rural areas. The funds will support projects related to the processing of fruits and vegetables. read more

The potato industry in New Zealand came together in Christchurch in August for the biannual Potato Industry Awards, which took place alongside the Potatoes New Zealand Conference 2025. The event honored individuals and organizations for their contributions in leadership, research, innovation, and community engagement. read more

It's easy to overlook a banana in the store. Just another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for a breakfast on the go, tossed into cereal, or packed into lunchboxes. It's familiar, routine. But that simplicity conceals something remarkable: A banana can provide the essential vitamins to keep your family healthy. read more

On the evening before the official opening of Proflora 2025, representatives from the Colombian and Dutch floriculture sectors gathered in Bogotá for a special networking event. The evening was organized by Interandina Internacional, Denkers b.v., and Holland House Colombia, in collaboration. read more

The citrus harvest for Redland Fruit has just wrapped up for the season. They are finishing up processing the final bins, and the fruit will now go into the storage program. This year has been very favorable for Australian citrus, with the fruit exhibiting excellent eating quality. "We really needed a good year, after two difficult seasons." read more

In week 39 of 2025, wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited varied changes in several European countries compared to the previous week. Prices are reported in €/100kg. In Bulgaria, prices saw a slight increase from €141 in week 38 to €143 in week 39. read more

On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 23, the Platform for Accelerating Resistance Breeding in Ornamentals hosted an event at the World Horti Center in the Netherlands. The theme of the day was phenotyping and new technologies. The event was attended by a full audience of breeders, researchers, and industry professionals. read more

From seed research to consumers' table: Romagnoli F.lliSpa advances every year with a model that integrates innovation, sustainability, and enhancement of the potato market. The experimental fields, over 70 throughout Italy, represent real open-air laboratories. read more

Grower Kashinath Khade explained that he owns 9 acres of land and has been farming for 25 years, primarily growing traditional crops like soybean, wheat, and maize. "Due to unpredictable weather and pest infestations, earning a stable profit was always difficult. I was looking for an read more

The 16th edition of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair in Kielce will include the "Under Cover" conference, focused on the challenges and future trends of greenhouse and tunnel cultivation. The event will gather international experts, producers, and representatives from trade media. read more

On October 1st, the umbrella organization Copa-Cogeca announced that European farmers' associations are strongly warning against a "dangerous precedent" in the planned adjustment of the EU trade agreement with Morocco. The background is a ruling by the European Court of Justice. read more

During the visit, it was checked whether the companies and authorities involved could meet the requirements outlined in the future export protocol - and according to CSO Italy, this process was successful. Visits were made to plantations, packing houses, and cold storage facilities of various companies. read more

Until recently, Moldovan exporters were benefiting from unilateral liberalization measures by the EU, which were introduced in July 2022 in response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. This special provision lifted tariffs and import restrictions for a range of... read more

The Chamber of Agriculture in Austria has announced that rainfalls are forecasted again for this week. Due to the wet soil conditions, the storage conditions for onions are not ideal. The available supply is currently sufficient. On the sales side, things are going well. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction of various vegetable processing machinery in Waspik, Netherlands on behalf of Maasoever. Maasoever, a company with decades of experience in growing and processing vegetables, is known for its modern production facilities. read more

From tomorrow until Sunday, October 5th, "La Mela di AISM" will return throughout Italy, the historic event promoted by the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association in support of scientific research and services dedicated to people with MS and related diseases. Thousands of volunteers will be. read more