In the 2023 export season Southern African citrus growers packed 165.1 million (15kg) cartons for delivery to global markets. While this is an increase of approximately 800 000 from the packed figures of last year, it is still 500,000 cartons lower than the forecast at the start of the season
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Soil fatigue is a common problem in agriculture, especially when the same vegetable species is cultivated repeatedly on the same land. This leads to various agronomic problems, including reduced root development, lower vigor and productivity and increased sensitivity to diseases and
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For the second year in a row, prunes are a real hit in Uzbekistan’s exports. In 2022 exports of prunes from Uzbekistan doubled compared to the previous year, and Uzbekistan became one of the three largest exporters of prunes in the world. In 2022 Uzbek prune exporters have built on last
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The challenges for Peru’s mango producers and exports are starting to mount with volumes to China and the rest of Asia as well as other markets much lower. They also have to compete with Brazil’s lower mango prices. “For this new 2023-2024 season we plan to do 1,000 pallets. But, this year
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to an unexpected fact – currently the world leader in the growth rate of blueberry exports is a country that is better known for its record breaking hyperinflation rates and poverty. However, this country was once very rich and had a highly developed
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According to Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, peat is currently being imported into Ireland for the mushroom sector, while the harvesting of peat is not permitted here. He called the governmental inaction to resolve the peat supply issues ‘scandalous’. Carthy is a TD for Cavan-Monaghan. He
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In Ireland, domestic consumption and retail sales remain buoyant. Some dryer weather this week may open a window for some harvesting, however, conditions are still very challenging. Yields are reported to be below average and wastage due to cracks is higher than average. Market prices are
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The current state of this year’s potato harvest in Ireland and the UK has seen significant challenges. A primary concern is the slow progress due to persistent poor weather conditions, with an estimated 20-30% of the national main crop yet to be harvested. Fields in southern and eastern UK are
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SPAR Austria announces Hans K. Reisch as new CEO read more

The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM) is celebrating its 26th anniversary as the only facilitator in Mexico for the export of Hass avocado. read more

The municipality of Lepe, a leading berry producer in the Spanish province of Huelva, is going to start growing medical cannabis. A company there has been authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) of the Ministry of Health to plant cannabis with a view to
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Researchers from the Humboldt University of Berlin have made a remarkable discovery at the Berlin Zoo, where the Asian elephant Pang Pha has taught herself to peel bananas before eating them. Pang Pha's behavior indicates an extraordinary degree of agility, speed, and individuality, and is
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According to estimates, the Region of Murcia will produce 195,000 tons of broccoli this season, making it the largest producer of this vegetable in Spain. Last year, broccoli exports increased by 4.7%, and forecasts for this year are positive, according to the Minister of Water, Agriculture,
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“It rained again this week in the region,” while water had begun to recede at the end of last week. On Tuesday, the Pas-de-Calais department was again placed under orange alert for rain and floods. According to Vigicrues, this new rainfall is likely to cause rivers to rise again. read more

Mushrooms are increasingly appearing on Hungarian plates. Based on the joint market map of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Interbranch Organization, FruitVeB, Hungarian mushroom production is estimated at 22,000-23,000 tons per year. Although the
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The 2023/24 Ondine season is set to deliver increased volumes of fruit to Australian consumers bringing more variety to the stonefruit category. read more

Marlene apples renewed their partnership with the Carrera de la Mujer, a women’s charity race held across Spain between March and November, providing an opportunity to promote the healthy attributes of the Marlene brand, the so-called “daughter of the Alps”. read more

In Namibia, the first quantities of light-coloured, seedless grapes have been loaded and are on the water. The first shipments for Europe have been announced for the 48th calendar week. The delivery obligations with table grapes to the retail chains and discounters can hardly be fulfilled, especially as there are hardly any
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After years of uninterrupted growth, imports of nuts to Germany fell slightly for the first time last year. read more

The court ruled Bloom Fresh’s grape variety brands Sweet Sapphire and Black Sapphire are valid trademarks of the company and cannot be advertised as generic grape varietal names in retail locations. read more