At the end of June, the winter onion harvest began in the Southern Ukraine region. Despite drought conditions during sowing and growing, light rains in late spring and early summer helped preserve the crop. According to Alla Stoyanova, head of the "Stoyanov A.A." farming enterprise, several read more

The UK farming sector has clearly communicated to the government that it cannot bear any more burdens on behalf of other sectors of the economy, as trade negotiations with the US are ongoing. read more

The precision pollination specialist BeeHero has announced the launch of its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season, this year being supported by the initial rollout of its pre-pollination reports. read more

In the global fresh produce sector, the discussion around sustainability is changing rapidly. What used to be a matter of meeting regulations is now a crucial aspect of remaining competitive. read more

As the company announced, the experienced logistics expert will be responsible for all warehouses and the entire transportation system at Spar in Northern Italy. Patrick Hörmann began his career with training in wholesale before joining SPAR in Lower Austria in 2010. read more

The new EU Packaging Act (PPWR), which came into effect in February 2025, could force fundamental changes in the packaging of export goods – and thus determine whether South African fruits will continue to reach European trading shelves in the future. read more

The total potato cultivation area amounts to 164,000 hectares. The cultivation of seed potatoes expanded by 5%, while that of processing potatoes increased by 1.9%. As a result, the proportion of table potatoes in the total cultivation is tending to increase, while the proportion of those intended for... read more

After four years, the event will return to Germany as scheduled and will take place for the first time at Rittergut Gestorf 1, Springe near Hanover, on September 9th and 10th, 2026. At the outdoor fair, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in various fields. read more

This resulted in an increase of 23.7% in the number of installations compared to the previous year, while the installed capacity increased by 21.9% during the same period. In March 2024, there were approximately 3.4 million photovoltaic systems with a total nominal capacity of around 80,700 megawatts. read more

The organization closed the year with a net profit of 22.1 million euros, which is 5.7% more than the previous year. The cooperative thus enabled its members to receive a profit distribution for the fifth consecutive time, the company announced. In total, more than read more

Del Monte (Germany) GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a globally leading, vertically integrated producer and marketer of high-quality, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. read more

Emseni Farming, situated near the rural town of Kranskop in the Valley of a Thousand Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, is cultivating top-quality peppers with a focus on innovation, community development, and modern agricultural techniques. Dietmar Joosten, the CEO of Emseni, has been involved with the operation for many years. read more

The discrepancy between farmgate prices and retail margins in the global potato industry raises concerns about the future of agriculture. Potato farmers around the world are facing challenges due to increasing input costs and unequal profits, even though they play a central role in the supply chain. In Canada, consumers read more

Consorzio Apam, a prominent player in the Sicilian citrus fruit industry for generations, has successfully wrapped up the 2024/25 citrus season with overall positive outcomes, solidifying its position as a leader among organic citrus producers in Italy and internationally. The Producer Organisation (PO) comprises 257 members engaged in cultivation. read more

Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland discusses key issues related to fertilizing and irrigating highbush blueberries during intensive growth and fruit ripening, as well as harvest. Properly conducted treatments during this period will allow for maximizing. read more

Strawberry growers in Estonia are facing challenges due to continuous rain affecting the harvest, which is impacting the availability and pricing of strawberries. Local strawberries were initially selling for up to €16.90 per kilogram in the capital, while Polish strawberries were priced at €11.90 per kilogram. read more

The potato crop in Poland is currently in the growth phase, with flowering in progress and entering a stage of increased water requirement. At the same time, the harvesting of early-maturing potato varieties has commenced. These tubers are initially harvested using sprouted seed potatoes covered with agrotextiles. read more

The Eden Field Days will be back on August 5, 2025. This yearly event is free to attend and is held at the Cairo & Doutcher agricultural company's premises in Cairo Uzi, Copertino, in the Apulia region. The event offers a chance to discover the history and future of the Eden pear. read more

In June, three delegates from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) visited Australia to explore counter-seasonal horticulture export opportunities. They interviewed Australian growers and horticulture experts to assess the feasibility of potential future export opportunities. read more

Vendors at the Mapusa flower market had to end their business early on Saturday after the electricity department cut off power supply to the premises due to outstanding power bills. This incident has been a major embarrassment for the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) as the council has failed to clear the... read more