Justin Chadwick has left the building.
2025-06-02 14:00
Justin Chadwick has officially stepped down from his position at the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) after serving as the leader of the South African citrus association for twenty-five years.
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Picota cherries resist rain in Spain
2025-06-02 13:00
Spanish Picota cherries have overcome the rainy spring and are expected to have good volumes of high-quality harvest as the season begins.
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British apple growers are focusing on Vietnam in their recent efforts to expand exports.
2025-06-02 12:00
British Apples & Pears (BAPL) has approved seed-funding investment for an inward trade mission from Vietnam.
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This season, the productive cultivation area is 609,514 hectares. This represents a growth of over 10% compared to last year, with more than 56,000 additional hectares in production, both irrigated and non-irrigated, in various specific areas.
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Balkan countries lament severe frost damage.
2025-06-02 11:00
On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros.
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Panama declares state of emergency due to ongoing Chiquita strike.
2025-06-02 11:00
The strikers in the province bordering Costa Rica have protested and blocked roads, leading to shortages of fuel and some food items. Schools are also closed.
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Netherlands: New "BioMarktMeter" provides insight into the market for organic food.
2025-06-02 11:00
The "BioMarktMeter" collects current and reliable data on supply and demand in various marketing channels and among consumers as part of the national action plan for the growth of organic production and consumption 2022-2030. This action plan aims
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Egyptian garlic exporters have started the second phase of the season for dried garlic following a highly successful first phase of fresh garlic. Demand has continued to be strong in multiple markets, with Egypt also benefitting from the weakened position of Chinese garlic this season, as stated by Farag Karem, the CEO.
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South Korean seed company has partnered with Ukrainian farmers to launch a winter onion project.
2025-06-02 00:00
The pilot project "Winter Onion of Ukraine" has been initiated in the Odesa region by the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers in partnership with Seedon, a seed company from South Korea. According to Lyudmyla Klebanova, the head of the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers, the first 5.
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Workers in Kenyan flower farms have been encouraged to report incidents of gender-based violence. Nancy Baraza, the chairperson of the Technical Working Group on Gender Based Violence including Femicide, stated that there are reports showing a significant occurrence of GBV in flower farms. She raised concerns that many of
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Malawi's first national banana growers' summit
2025-06-02 00:00
In Lilongwe, Malawi, the first national banana industry conference took place on May 30, emphasizing the collaboration among agricultural sectors. Emily Chirwa, a farmer from Nkhotakota and a member of the Ngana Banana Cooperative, presented ripe bananas and homemade chips. She stated, "These bananas paid my
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British farmers are focusing on Vietnam as a market for exporting high-quality apples.
2025-06-02 00:00
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a significant advancement in its export strategy by securing seed funding for an inbound trade mission from Vietnam. This initiative is a key component of BAPL's overarching goal to tap into new international markets for premium, larger-sized British fruits.
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Providing fresh produce to retailers and wholesalers in Germany with passion and expertise in the market.
2025-06-02 00:00
For as long as anyone can remember, fresh produce from Belgium has been transported from Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Germany. Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) supplies tomatoes, lettuce, fruits, and open-field vegetables from there to cities such as Berlin and Munich on a daily basis. FMB, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in February, continues to deliver these products to Germany with great success.
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"Growing conditions have been dry for the majority of the season, resulting in reduced yields due to smaller seeds."
2025-06-02 00:00
The zbiórka sadzeniaków jest w pełnym toku we wszystkich regionach Australii produkujących sadzeniaki. Południowa Australia i Wiktoria produkują większość sadzeniaków. "Sadzeniaki mogą być przenoszone między wszystkimi stanami z wyjątkiem Tasmanii i Australii Zachodniej. Sadzeniaki mogą być przemieszczane z"
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Automated yield estimation platform designed to be handheld.
2025-06-02 00:00
After ten years, during which Aerobotics, one of South Africa's most successful tech startups, gained recognition as a trailblazer in AI and precision farming, their tools are now utilized by approximately 400 companies. Among their clients are numerous prominent fruit companies, with a significant portion of their business stemming from this sector.
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Soil nematode poses a threat to potato farms in Iceland.
2025-06-02 00:00
This organism can stay in the soil for up to two decades, posing a threat to potato agriculture. The pest was identified by Helgi Jóhannesson, a horticultural consultant at the Agricultural Advisory Centre, during routine soil sampling last fall. Helgi said, "I found the nematode almost by".
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"We have expertise in cultivating crops in a controlled environment and can utilize this knowledge across various sectors."
2025-06-02 00:00
With a history spanning over 75 years, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been a stable presence in the North American greenhouse industry. As the growth of controlled environment agriculture has expanded, the company has broadened its offerings from primarily ornamental horticulture to include food and cannabis.
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ALDI Australia: 600th store
2025-06-02 00:00
Aldi boss: Planning delays are slowing new supermarket openings and job creation
The UK head of Aldi, Giles Hurley, has expressed frustration over the country's intricate planning system and objections from competitors that are causing delays in the opening of new stores and the creation of jobs. The CEO of the supermarket chain noted that what was once read more
The UK head of Aldi, Giles Hurley, has expressed frustration over the country's intricate planning system and objections from competitors that are causing delays in the opening of new stores and the creation of jobs. The CEO of the supermarket chain noted that what was once read more
The Facebook page Vakmajom highlights significant price differences between markets in Budapest and Athens: Hungarian cherries and strawberries are priced at more than double the cost compared to their Greek equivalents. In Athens, one kilogram of cherries costs 5 euros, while in Budapest the price is
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