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It is citrus season in South Australia, and the fruit is highly anticipated at the South Australian Produce Market. South Australia has approximately 5,700 hectares of citrus planted across the state. The Riverland region is the heart of the industry, producing a wide range of citrus varieties. read more

The average price of bananas on the EU market increased by 4 percent this week, with the overall average price rising from €0.95 to €0.98 per kilogram. Prices from ACP suppliers remained stable at an average of €0.99 per kilogram. Belize and Cameroon both recorded unchanged average prices. read more

The fig season started a few days ago in the early production area of Albatera, in southern Alicante, Spain, and the first fruits are now being harvested in the municipality of Elche, where production is expected to be around 20% greater than last year. "We are already receiving the first read more

The Dutch startup Thermal Compost Systems has started validating its technology for extracting heat from the composting process. The trial is being supported by a validation voucher from the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands. The technology developed by Thermal Compost Systems read more

Eksport mango z Indii stopniowo przesunie się z odmian południowych na stany północne produkujące jak Uttar Pradesh, gdy zbliża się koniec zbiorów odmiany Alphonso. "Mango z Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gudżaratu i Maharasztry napędziły eksport o wartości około 160 milionów dolarów do USA, ZEA, Wielkiej Brytanii, Holandii, read more

To counteract the inflationary pressure and alleviate the strain on family budgets, the UK government has temporarily revoked the customs duties applied to over 100 food and agricultural products. According to reports from Food Retail, this emergency intervention is aimed at. read more

Consumers in Italy spent slightly more on fruit and vegetables in the first quarter of 2026, although a downturn in March attributed to the worsening global economic outlook was a cause for concern and may eventually lead to an extended slowdown in confidence. read more

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South Africa’s citrus producers can be forgiven for feeling a little more energized, as the country emerged as the largest exporter of citrus fruit in the world last season, narrowly surpassing Spain with shipments of 2.9 million tonnes. read more

Pharaohs of Egypt International Trade (PEI Trade), one of Egypt's leading agricultural export companies, announced today the successful conclusion of a record-breaking Egyptian orange export season for 2025/26. The company achieved its highest-ever shipment volume, container count, and coverage of destination countries. read more

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Poważne powodzie i burzowe wiatry, które nawiedziły Western i Eastern Cape w maju, spowodowały szacowane straty w wysokości 6,3 mld R (385 mln USD) w branży uprawy owoców pestkowych i owoców pestkowych, zgodnie z wstępnymi ocenami sporządzonymi tuż po burzy. read more

Ausveg has warned against feeling too safe or confident as the effects of the conflict in the Middle East continue to affect Australia's vegetable industry. This ongoing situation is causing uncertainty for vegetable growers and the future supply of Australian-grown vegetables. read more

Obecność wirusa żółtego plamistego żyłek cytrusów (CYVCV) została potwierdzona w Hiszpanii. Wykryto go po raz pierwszy we wrześniu 2025 roku. Ten nowy patogen stanowi powód do zmartwienia, zwłaszcza dla sektora cytrusowego ze względu na łatwość transmisji i szybkie rozprzestrzenianie się, szczególnie w przypadku drzew cytrynowych, limonkowych i gorzkich pomarańczy. read more

With the increase in temperatures recorded in many areas of Italy in recent days, the issue of managing abiotic stress in horticultural crops becomes relevant again. Heat, water scarcity, and salinity are becoming increasingly common factors during the season. read more

A drone system called RoBird is being tested in Moreton Bay, Australia, as part of efforts to reduce bird damage in strawberry production areas. The project involves Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone was developed to mimic predatory bird behavior. read more

Vegetable growers in Australia are still experiencing increasing production costs and supply uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a recent survey by Ausveg. The survey, which included nearly 200 growers and was conducted two and a half months into the conflict, revealed that median diesel costs had... read more

At a meeting held on May 20, representatives from Senegal's Ministry of Agriculture and the Senegalese mango interprofession (IPSM) outlined the terms for the upcoming export season. This included an increase in farm-gate prices and measures to limit interceptions due to the presence of the fruit fly. read more

Selecta Wagagai has paused to honor the life and legacy of Mzee Marinus Cornelis Josephus Boenders, one of the original founders of Wagagai Ltd in Uganda, who has passed away. While the loss is deeply felt across the company, the team has chosen to celebrate a life beautifully lived. Mzee read more

Belgian apples will now have access to the Chinese market after the phytosanitary export protocol was signed between the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and China's General Administration of Customs (GACC). This agreement was finalized during a working visit by the. read more