Uzbekistan is the largest producer of fruit and vegetables in Central Asia. The country produces 11 million tonnes of vegetables and just under 7 million tonnes of fruit, which is close to the volume produced in Russia. In total, Uzbekistan produces 14 million tonnes of vegetables and 6.5 million tonnes. read more

Africa's predominantly rainfed agricultural sector remains highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and the escalating impacts of climate change. Despite the continent's significant irrigation potential, only a small fraction of its arable land is currently equipped for irrigation. A new policy... read more

Two weeks ago, VLAM took the new members of the Flemish Parliament's Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Policy to the early market in Barcelona. "As part of a visit to the Seafood Expo Global in Spain, we visited the Mercabarna early market to show them how Flemish products are." read more

METRO Italy and Multicedi, excellent operators in the Horeca world and always in support of Italian catering professionals, both leading players in the Large-Scale Retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announce an agreement that marks a new model of collaboration in the industry. read more

Ceny jabłek w głównych krajach europejskich producentów wykazały znaczne różnice w pierwszych miesiącach 2024/2025 roku, przy czym Niemcy zgłosiły największe wzrosty. W Niemczech ceny wzrosły stopniowo z 84 euro za 100 kg w lutym do 87 euro w marcu i osiągnęły 89 euro w kwietniu. These values are read more

Efforts are currently being made to increase Nigerian participation in the global avocado market, which is expected to reach $17.56 billion this year. The market was valued at $16.24 billion last year and is projected to grow to $23.29 billion by 2029. Data from the World Avocado Organisation indicates a rising trend. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence at RIMINIWELLNESS this year, the most anticipated event in Italy for sports enthusiasts, wellness, and healthy eating. The event will take place from May 29th to June 1st. read more

Uprawianie moreli w Bułgarii napotyka na coraz większe wyzwania, ponieważ ocieplające się zimy skutkują mniejszą liczbą dni wystarczająco zimnych dla optymalnego rozwoju owoców. Nadezhda Shopova, asystentka w Instytucie Badań Klimatu, Atmosfery i Wody (IICAW) Bułgarskiej Akademii Nauk, omawiała te. read more

The processing plant of Sept (Société d'Exploitation des Produits de Terroir) is getting ready to export its first shipment of Senegalese cashew nuts after acquiring the necessary certificates and investing in new equipment. This information was provided by Abdoulay Ndiaye, the company's director. Ndiaye stated, "It's..." read more

On Thursday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved measures aimed at reducing the European Union's reliance on fertilizers and agricultural products from Russia and Belarus. Starting from July 1, new tariffs will be imposed on these products, leading to a significant price hike for specific nitrogen fertilizers. This move will essentially halt the importation of most fertilizers from these countries. read more

According to forecasts, Almería is expected to produce 631,000 tons of watermelon and increase its export volume by 21.4% this season, solidifying its position as Spain's top watermelon exporter. In terms of economics, the current season is expected to surpass the 229 million euros achieved last year. read more

Norfolk Healthy Produce (NHP) and All Aussie Farmers have announced today an exclusive commercial partnership for the distribution of The Purple Tomato™, NHP's genetically modified tomato, across Australia. This partnership represents a major milestone in introducing innovative, read more

This year, Uzbekistan started its large-scale export of sweet cherries in early May. According to EastFruit, there was a high demand in international markets, largely because of lower stone fruit production in Eastern Europe and Turkey caused by frosts in April. Uzbekistan, on the other hand, had a successful winter and was able to benefit from this situation. read more

Based on data from the Ecuadorian central bank, he highlighted that the main market during this period was the USA, accounting for 56.1% of the shipments (yellow 34%, red 66%), with an average price of $4.22 per kilogram. read more

In recent years, flower strips along fields and ditches have become popular both in Denmark and abroad. The strips are intended to attract more predatory insects that can naturally control pests in the fields, rather than relying on. read more

In the current study, plant pathologist Lindsey du Toit from Mount Vernon NWREC at WSU and former postdoctoral researcher Sanjaya Gyawali examined 68 varieties of wild spinach from the region where the plant originates - Uzbekistan and Tajikistan - and compared them with 16 cultivated varieties. read more

Consumers and growers will get more value for their money with Soluna apples - marketed as Bravo in Australia - thanks to the introduction of new value-added products for this fruit bred in Western Australia. read more

Advocating for the interests of Australian horticulture exporters and importers in a rapidly evolving global market for fresh products is essential to ensure the industry can remain competitive and expand our horticulture trade. read more

Apple growers in Kashmir are assessing the potential effects as talks are held regarding the limitation of apple imports, especially from Turkey. These discussions have arisen due to competitive challenges that have affected the local demand for apples and the incomes of growers in the region, driven by imported... read more

Według Agronews, wiosenne przymrozki opóźniły szczytowy okres zbiorów wczesnych krajowych warzyw i owoców jagodowych. Maksim Hopka, analityk z Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Biznesu Rolniczego, zauważył, że przymrozki negatywnie wpłynęły na przyszłe plony, zwłaszcza w warzywach i owocach. read more