Portugal has approved the emergency use of Vestaron's bioinsecticide Spear LEP, which allows farmers to protect tomato crops from tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) infestations. read more

This year, a higher than average plum harvest is expected overall. This was the result of a survey conducted by AMI among representative producer organizations. In Northern Germany, the harvest could start a bit earlier than usual, leading to a delay in the harvest schedule. read more

Agriculture is not just about food, but also about security. This is the strong and clear message coming from the United States - as reported in BlueBook - where the Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, along with high-ranking government officials like Pete Hegseth (Defense), Pam Bondi. read more

The sektor rolnictwa pionowego wchodzi w kluczową fazę. Kiedyś uważany za wysokowydajne, ale o ograniczonych możliwościach skalowania, teraz stopniowo rozwija się w praktyczny składnik zrównoważonych systemów żywnościowych i czynnik odporności na zmiany klimatu na skalę globalną. Tegoroczny Szczyt AVF odbywa się w Monachium.

The vertical farming sector is entering a critical phase. Once considered a high-tech niche with limited scalability, it is now steadily evolving into a practical component of sustainable food systems and a contributor to global climate resilience. This year's AVF Summit is taking place in Munich. read more

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The 2025/26 season for Egyptian sweet potatoes is about to begin in a few days. The industry has experienced a consistent growth in production volume in the past few years, leading to concerns about the ability to meet demand while also preserving the value of the product. Price fluctuations have been a significant issue in the last two seasons, with several challenges arising. read more

Mitrofresh has not only opened new premises in Maasdijk but also in China. The exotic mushroom specialist proudly announces the opening of a new office in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. With this step, the company, active in the production, import, and export of Asian food, expands its presence in the Chinese market. read more

Eksport orzechów włoskich z Ukrainy prawie całkowicie zatrzymał się po wprowadzeniu nowych ograniczeń rządowych, określonych w rozporządzeniu Rady Ministrów, które weszło w życie 1 grudnia 2024 roku. Nowe przepisy mają na celu zaostrzenie kontroli nad eksportem i poważnie zakłóciły przepływy handlowe. Według Hennadija Judina, Prezydenta

The export of walnuts from Ukraine has nearly come to a halt following new government restrictions introduced under a Cabinet Resolution that took effect on December 1, 2024. The regulation, aimed at tightening export controls, has severely disrupted trade flows. According to Hennadii Yudin, President read more

W dniu obchodów Dnia Niepodległości Ambasady Stanów Zjednoczonych w Kolumbii, Kwiaty Kolumbii dołączyły do obchodów, przynosząc kwiaty. 26 czerwca w Ambasadzie USA w Bogocie ponad 2000 gości zgromadziło się, aby uczcić niepodległość. Wśród gwiazd i pasków, kolumbijskich ... read more

The European seed potato industry has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality products worldwide. Compliance with phytosanitary standards is a top priority, with EU production regulations being among the strictest in the world. Numerous European suppliers export seed potatoes, with Turkey ranking fourth among them. read more

July 9 has come and gone, a day when U.S. President Donald Trump had planned to implement reciprocal tariffs on several countries. Letters have been sent to countries targeted by the president, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, and more, threatening to increase tariffs. read more

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida is leading a project, headed by AI scientist Nikolaos Tziolas, to improve agricultural understanding through a conversational AI platform. This initiative is backed by a $297,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food. read more

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 1.6 million tons, recording a 5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. At the same time, the total expenditure reached 2 billion euros, for a... read more

Egyptian pomegranates arrive on the market in late July/early August, with an expected increase in volumes, according to Amr Kadah, export manager at Fruit.Farm. The exporter says, "We will start the season's harvest with the Early 116 variety, followed later by Manfaluti, Baladi in South Egypt." read more

Egypt is increasing its presence in the international fresh strawberry market, with exports to Germany reaching their highest level in the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, reported by EastFruit, shows that there was a shipment of 3.69 thousand metric tons between July 2024 and read more

Recent funding has bolstered Nile, a South African online trading platform, in its expansion efforts. Operating in more than fifty countries and forming partnerships with Indian digital trading counterparts, Nile's goal is to support all types of trading and procurement transactions for farms. read more

Residues from plant protection products that are banned in the EU exceeded limits in strawberries of Polish origin. A total of 4,800 kilos of these strawberries reached Estonia, although a risk assessment indicated a very low threat to human health. Triinu Allika, head of the food department at the Agriculture and Food Board, stated this information. read more

"The 2024-2025 pear season began with challenges. Hail showers and reduced production in many areas of Europe, particularly in Belgium, led to early uncertainty. However, marketing organizations, with support from retail partners, were still able to sell a significant amount." read more

Despite spring frosts and unfavorable weather across Ukraine, the country's 2025 processing tomato harvest is expected to remain steady at around 550,000 tons, roughly the same as last year, according to the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC). All tomato crops were planted on schedule. read more

Fireworks were replaced with "flowerworks" this past Fourth of July at Outrigger's oceanfront resorts at their Kaanapali, Kauai, and Kona locations. Instead of traditional fireworks lighting up the night sky, thousands of fresh flowers were released from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters onto attendees. read more