The uncertainty surrounding fertilizer supply and costs due to the war in the Middle East emphasizes the importance of utilizing other life forms present in the soil even before plants develop roots. Mycorrhizae play a crucial role in unlocking inaccessible phosphorus, micronutrients, zinc, and minerals that have been bound up after years of synthetic use. read more

Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, started off on the first day (Tuesday, April 21) under the best auspices. Inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Francesco Lollobrigida, the pavilions of read more

Niższe wynagrodzenia pozostają znaczącą zaletą produkcji w Polsce. Derreck Bac z firmy Springfresh Group twierdzi, że koszty pracy w tym kraju wciąż wynoszą około jednej trzeciej tych w Holandii. "Przez długi czas sądzono, że te różnice się zmniejszą, ale nie nastąpiło to" - mówi Derreck. read more

More than ten producers from Egypt, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, and Colombia will showcase their product offerings from May 26 to June 5. Fresh herbs from Kenya, mangoes from Brazil, pitahayas from Ecuador, pineapples from Ghana, and many other products will be showcased. read more

Smarter lighting strategies in roses: insights from Viaverda trials At the Viaverda research site in Destelbergen, Belgium, innovative lighting strategies are being tested to reduce energy consumption in greenhouse horticulture — without compromising plant quality. As part of the VLAIO project read more

As the South African citrus season picks up momentum, Vitafresh is focusing on a more specialized segment of the category: Marsh grapefruit. Last week, Natalie King and Dani Ivanova from the company were in KwaZulu-Natal to meet with one of the company's key Marsh grapefruit growers. read more

Z wysokimi cenami paliwa lotniczego i zatłoczeniem na szlakach wodnych na Bliskim Wschodzie, przewoźnicy poszukują alternatywnych tras. Niedawne zawieszenie broni między Iranem a Stanami Zjednoczonymi nie spodziewa się rozwiązania obecnych warunków w krótkim okresie. Amerykański spedytor zgłosił, że niektórzy klienci... read more

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The Swiss group Public Eye has revealed evidence of labor exploitation, rights violations, and poor working conditions at Rainforest Alliance-certified banana plantations in Guatemala operated by multinational Chiquita and other companies on its behalf. read more

BASF's vegetable seeds business will invest €40 million in modernizing and expanding its seed processing facility at its headquarters in Nunhem, the Netherlands. The company stated that this strategic project demonstrates its long-term growth objectives and its dedication to maintaining a leading global position. read more

From April 21st to 23rd, Orogel Fresco will return to Macfrut at the Rimini Expo Centre, the international trade fair for fruit and vegetables, a key international hub for business, innovation, and discussion on the major trends in the sector, which is now worth approximately 19 billion euros in Italy. In this context, Orogel Fresco will... read more

Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, starting today until Thursday 23rd. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am with the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, at the Rimini Expo Pavilions. read more

A new apple variety called Delcored has recently become available in the Lake Constance region. Last year, this red-skinned variety, bred in France, was planted for the first time on three hectares. The first, modest marketing volumes from regional cultivation met with a positive response. read more

Precise production and export figures for chayote from different origins are difficult to obtain, as there is no specific HS or SITC code for this vegetable, which is native to Central America. However, it is undisputed that Costa Rica has emerged as one of the world's top chayote producers. read more

Croatia's agricultural sector is currently experiencing structural challenges, as the growing dependence on food imports underscores the necessity for changes in production and strategy. In an interview on HRT's Dnevnik, Aleksandar Mešić, who is the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Zagreb, discussed the prevailing trends. read more

Mrozy i niskie temperatury wpłynęły na sady na Łotwie, z szkodami zgłoszonymi w przypadku wrażliwych upraw, takich jak brzoskwinie, morele i inne owoce pestkowe. Warunki w Zemgale obejmowały przedłużające się okresy niskich temperatur zimowych, wpływających na rozwój pąków i zdrowie drzew. Badacz Ilze Grāvīte. read more

The global fertiliser market is expected to experience a prolonged period of limited supply, low affordability, and increased price volatility, even if current geopolitical tensions ease in the near future. According to a recent industry report, the process of "normalisation will be slow." Rabobank's latest Semi-annual Fertilizer Outlook highlights these challenges. read more

The new spring onions from the plain of Thebes, Greece's most important onion-producing region, have just begun to be harvested. Mr. Panagiotis Antonakis, owner of the local company Greek Onions Antonakis, notes that the season has started under favorable conditions. "Today, our company has just read more

Veiling Rhein-Maas, a flower and plant auction located in Straelen-Herongen in the Lower Rhine region of Germany, reported product sales of €108 million in the first quarter of 2026, representing a growth of almost five percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Sales in January and February... read more

The berry season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. Ogulcan Sariboga, a buyer and seller at Raiffeisen Obst & Gemüse, reports that they have been able to offer Dutch greenhouse strawberries for the past 5-6 weeks, followed by German greenhouse produce since early April. read more