The Romanian vegetable sector is still experiencing a decrease in competitiveness, as imports from countries like the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, and Italy dominate supermarket shelves and market stalls. Local produce is finding it challenging to compete against these imported vegetables. read more

Biobest has recently enhanced its Side Effects app, a robust decision-support tool created to assist users in making informed decisions about pesticide usage, while safeguarding beneficial organisms crucial to IPM programs. The updated app provides more data points, additional user languages, and streamlines the process. read more

How do growers deal with crop protection? What rules, obstacles, or prejudices do they encounter? Royal FloraHolland gives growers the opportunity to share their experiences. Nancy Kurgat from Sian Flowers in Kenya produces roses and summer flowers, among other things. Sian Flowers sells its. read more

Dla operatorów komercyjnych szklarni, podejście do ekranów szklarni nie polega tylko na blokowaniu słońca - chodzi o optymalizację całego środowiska do wzrostu roślin. "Ewolucja technologii ekranów oznacza, że ekran sprzed nawet dekady może aktywnie utrudniać wzrost twojej aktualnej uprawy." read more

W uprawie owoców w Kuwejcie praktykuje się małą skalę i jest to zazwyczaj bardziej hobby niż działalność komercyjna. Niemniej jednak, producenci nie szczędzą kosztów, stosując zaawansowane szklarnie i importując rośliny. Cieszą się dużym spokojem, ponieważ straty są po prostu niemożliwe dzięki interwencji rządu. read more

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has expressed concern over the U.S. government's decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on goods of Indian origin, bringing total duties on many export categories up to as high as 50%. The tariff increase, which will be effective from August 27, 2025, is anticipated to... read more

During the Annual Stakeholder Engagement Meeting of the South African Cultivar and Technology Agency in Pretoria, concerns were raised about the effectiveness of farmer development programs. One highlighted issue was "double dipping," where the same group of farmers repeatedly benefits from grants and... read more

Westfalia Fruit will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, with a focus on the increasing demand for avocados in Asian markets. Hans Boyum, Customer Director for Developing Markets, stated that avocado consumption is on the rise in the region, presenting opportunities for collaboration with. read more

"On the steep terraces of the Amalfi Coast, centuries-old agricultural communities have created a unique landscape, made up of lemon groves, olive groves, and vineyards overlooking the sea. It is here that the Sfusato Amalfitano is cultivated, the symbol of our heroic agriculture." read more

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Milk prices are expected to rise from $7 to $14, strawberries are becoming a more premium product, and there is a trend towards processed food, according to economists studying labor and agriculture. They believe that labor shortages and tariffs are the main factors driving these projections. read more

Across the Netherlands, more and more caravans and campers are being stored in former greenhouses that once grew vegetables, fruit, or flowers. In Groenlo, however, camper and caravan specialist Henk Pen is taking a different approach. On the Laarberg business park, a completely new complex is emerging. read more

The first Seedum Catalog Camp organized by Verisem Italia Srl concluded in August, attracting numerous visitors from Italy and abroad to Trecastelli (Ancona). Over the course of a month, from mid-July to mid-August, participants were able to... read more

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Południowa Afryka oficjalnie zatwierdziła dostęp do rynku świeżych borówek ze wszystkich stanów USA. "Po latach zatrzymanego postępu, dziękujemy administracji Trumpa za priorytetowe traktowanie tego wniosku i wreszcie otwarcie rynku południowoafrykańskiego dla świeżych borówek z USA" - powiedział Północnoamerykański promotor. read more

India's market for imported mandarins is experiencing strong growth, driven by increased supplies from South Africa, followed by Australia, says Devanshu Kalra, owner of fresh produce importer Radha Krishan Fruit Company. He explains, "The availability of South African mandarins has nearly doubled." read more

How do growers deal with crop protection? What rules, obstacles, or prejudices do they encounter? Royal FloraHolland gives growers the opportunity to share their experiences. Nancy Kurgat from Sian Flowers in Kenya produces roses and summer flowers, among other things. Sian Flowers sells its read more

The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

When conditions are favorable, losses can reach up to 30 percent. However, losses exceeding 60 percent have been known to occur. This is a snapshot of the hazelnut industry in Italy, as reported by the Nocciolare.it website based on interviews with industry experts. read more

Mexico's changing position in the global agricultural technology sector and sustainable food production will be highlighted at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, scheduled to take place in Mexico City on October 28 and 29, 2025. With climate fluctuations, water scarcity, and trade reliance causing uncertainty in the Americas, the event will address these challenges. read more