The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomi is participating in Agricoltura È, an event organized and promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, taking place in Rome, at Piazza della Repubblica, from today until March 26th. read more

What are the latest trends, developments, and challenges in marigold breeding? Mr. Tatchai Kantarot, Managing Director of Target Genetics, a marigold breeding and seed production company based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, shares his insights in this article. A young company with deep expertise in marigold breeding, Target Genetics is at the forefront of innovation in this field. read more

Horticulture stakeholders in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to improve local production and supply chains in order to access the 43 billion euros EU horticulture and grape market. This request was made during a webinar organized by the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, titled "Market Insights: read more

Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, reports that there is an exceptionally high demand for Moroccan peppers this season. This is due to production difficulties in Europe, which has led to lower yields in Morocco compared to last season, resulting in higher prices. read more

One of these initiatives is the Ukrainian Association of Blueberry Producers, which already has 16 leading companies in the sector that have joined forces to grow blueberries on a total area of 850 hectares. read more

The international fresh produce trade fair Freskon is scheduled to take place at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center in Greece on 10-12 April. It will provide an opportunity for companies in the region and globally to network and engage in business collaborations. read more

The efforts are part of the project "Combating banana bunchy top virus in East Africa", led by IITA with support from the United States Department of Agriculture - Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS). read more

The Ducal Society of the Companions of the Strawberry of Hoogstraten was founded in 1977. Since then, the Companions have been upholding a special tradition every year by presenting the first Hoogstraten strawberries to the Royal Palace and the Governor, as stated by the Cooperative. read more

Australian table grape grower-marketer Cordoma is prepared to offer its customers a complete range of exclusive grape varieties under its high-flavour brand this season, following the acquisition of a new marketing license from Sun World. read more

Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay of New Zealand signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) during the Prime Minister's Indian Trade Mission, further strengthening New Zealand's dedication to enhancing cooperation with India in the horticulture sector. read more

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has completed its investigation into the Australian supermarket industry and has issued 20 recommendations aimed at improving outcomes for consumers and suppliers. read more

Biobest has appointed Arjan Heemskerk as the new General Manager for its Dutch operations, effective March 10, 2025. Arjan succeeds Bart Sosef, who led Biobest Netherlands for a decade and has recently been promoted to President of Plant Products, another division within the global BioFirst. read more

Z okazji wizyty państwowej Jego Królewskiej Mości Króla Wilhelma-Aleksandra i Jej Królewskiej Mości Królowej Máximy w Kenii, przeprowadzono pierwszą próbną wysyłkę kwiatów koleją w Kenii. Ta próbna wysyłka stanowi kamień milowy w rozwoju Korytarza Logistyki Chłodniczej w Kenii i pokazuje działania. read more

This week, VLAM, along with several Flemish export companies in potatoes, vegetables, and fruit, visited Norway. This is the first stage of a three-year EU campaign aimed at Norway and the UK, initiated by VLAM. "On Monday, we visited various Norwegian retailers and traders, and then..." read more

The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomis will be present at Agricoltura È, an event promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, which will take place in Rome, at Piazza della Repubblica, on March 24, 25, and 26. It will be an experiential village, an immersive event open to all attendees. read more

Derek Donkin of the subtropical producer organization Subtrop stated that "The inclusion of people of colour all along the value chain is the normalization of our society." This was said during the third showcase of a successful black-owned farming enterprise by Fruit South Africa, this time in Tshivhase village, outside... read more

The construction of Opti-Flor's 3.3-hectare greenhouse in Monster, the Netherlands, is proceeding as planned. The innovative greenhouse is expected to be finished by June, with commissioning starting shortly after. The significant transfer of the first Phalaenopsis plants is scheduled for week 33. read more

Moroccan blueberries have become a strong presence in the global market, thanks to strategic investments, favorable agro-climatic conditions, and an ambitious market expansion strategy. What began as a small project in the early 1990s has evolved into something significant in Morocco. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a modern flower industrial park in Lijiang city, located in southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Wednesday. During the visit, Xi, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, engaged in discussions with. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a modern flower industrial park in Lijiang, a city in southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Wednesday. During the visit, Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conversed with. read more