The DUH has now filed an objection against this. The approval of the predecessor product Roundup PowerFlex was already terminated by the BVL in November 2024 after the DUH had previously filed an objection and lawsuit. read more

An important meeting of citrus growers in South Africa, a delayed budget speech by the national minister of finance, and the court case between International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and shipping giant Maersk are all key events this week that impact the citrus industry. read more

Według Narodowego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Borówek (ANPM), plantacje borówek w Portugalii mają pokryć około 3000 hektarów w 2024 roku, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z 43 hektarami zanotowanymi w 2010 roku. "Szacuje się, że w 2024 roku uprawa borówek zajmie około 3 read more

Prawie wszyscy respondenci we Włoszech i Danii łączą zdrowy styl życia z zrównoważoną dietą, a niemal 70% aktywnie dąży do ich osiągnięcia. Włoska populacja, około połowa, twierdzi, że regularnie stosuje zdrową dietę, a jedna czwarta osób robi to od ponad trzech lat. read more

"Tertius Strauss of Verdant Citrus Massingir believes that while the Lowveld in South Africa is renowned for its citrus production, the neighboring Mozambique offers even better potential. As the general manager, he has made significant investments in a small village in Gaza Province to be a part of this thriving industry." read more

In the XIX Reverse Mission of the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry, international operators such as importers, distributors, and producers, among other commercial profiles, will be preferentially invited from countries like Brazil, Canada, Ivory Coast, and Costa Rica. read more

One third of the vegetables grown in Ukraine are at risk due to a lack of storage facilities. This is one of the key reasons behind the rising vegetable prices, according to Larysa Huk, an analyst at the information center. In an interview, Larysa pointed out that market prices are lower and offer better variety. read more

In 2024, bananas became the most popular fruit consumed in France for the first time. The bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique were also chosen as France's favorite brand last August. However, the French banana sector is currently facing a significant crisis, both in terms of plant health and economy. read more

Rain in February caused a delay in harvesting the early lemon crop in the northern region of South Africa, which has been frustrating for growers. This delay has led to an early demand for South African lemons from Southeast Asian countries, due to the lower crop yield this year. read more

The commercial campaign for oranges in Sicily continues at a steady pace, despite the climatic difficulties that have characterized the past few months. Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania), outlines to IFN the progress of the season and the prospects. read more

In Spain, the green asparagus season is about to kick off, and the forecasts for 2025 are more than positive, as reported by valenciafruits.com. An estimated harvest of 60 thousand tons is expected, representing a 15% increase compared to last year. However, there are also some challenges ahead. read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. The agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. Previously, Moroccan tomatoes have been a complementary option. read more

It has been almost two months since our investigation on "psychoactive drugs" (click here for more information) and the need for a new approach to their revocation (click here for more information), a crucial topic that - based on the numbers - has clearly highlighted the extent of the phenomenon: in Italy, read more

At 3 a.m., a flower cultivation base in Beijing's Shunyi district is already operating at full capacity. Freshly transplanted flowers, carefully sorted, are neatly arranged in the warehouse. Delivery workers are busy wrapping flowers in thermal cotton, placing them in foam boxes, and loading them for delivery. read more

Over the past six months, Georgia exported 12,900 tons of apples worth $8.2 million, which represents a 6.3-fold increase in volume and a 6.1-fold increase in value compared to the previous year. Russia continues to be the main market, accounting for 99% of Georgia's apple exports (12,840 tons). Smaller shipments. read more

Mission in Mali for the Macfrut staff, a leading trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector. Focus on the country's potential in relation to its capacity for mango exports, as it is the largest producer in Africa. The eighth largest country in Africa by size, with a... read more

In the early harvesting regions of Germany, the organic wild garlic harvest is about to begin. Nicolai Timaeus from Georgs Bio-Bauern GmbH & Co. stated, "We will have small quantities available starting in calendar week 12, with larger quantities ready the following week." read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved a program to facilitate the importation of Ukrainian apples, as announced by Ukraine's State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated, "In the context of the full-scale Russian read more

The Counselor of Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries, Miguel Barrachina, has defended a EU-MERCOSUR agreement that is "fair and protects the farmers and livestock breeders of the Valencian Community."

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The training was divided into a lecture block, focusing primarily on agrotechnical issues, presented by Szymon Jabłoński from the company Symbioz, Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk from Yara Poland, and Dr. Marzena Brodowska from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. read more