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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

Bananas have been officially classified as an agricultural product in Russia, according to a government decree published on the legal information portal. This means that bananas are now considered equivalent to traditional crops like potatoes, grains, and apples. This classification allows bananas to be... read more

W lipcu 2025 r. Bloom Fresh International Limited z powodzeniem obroniła swoje prawa własności intelektualnej w Chinach w ramach sprawy naruszenia dotyczącej odmiany winogron IFG 10, która jest sprzedawana pod nazwami handlowymi SWEET GLOBE™ i Sweet Earth™. Nieautoryzowany producent działający w read more

Vietnam has experienced a notable increase in fruit and vegetable exports to the United States in the first four months of 2025, with shipments totaling $154 million, marking a 66% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam Customs. This growth occurred despite broader challenges in. read more

"The increase in taxes to 10%, while representing a critical element for some sectors, was still a manageable threshold in terms of economic support. But the proposal of raising it to 17% would be unsustainable and could jeopardize the competitiveness of our" read more

The avocado import market in India experienced strong growth in the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges such as pricing pressures and quality issues. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, stated: "We started 2025 on a positive note, with increasing demand from retail and food service sectors, leading us to restructure." read more

Ostry wzrost cen wiśni w Gruzji jest związany z niskimi plonami spowodowanymi chłodną pogodą w kwietniu i maju. O tym poinformował Vano Goglidzé, założyciel konserw Kula. "Wiśnie teraz kosztują do 25 GEL (7,7 euro) za kilogram na rynku. Ta cena wynika z wiosennych przymrozków, które dotknęły słodkie. read more

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During a business visit to Germany, a delegation from Uzbekistan's Fergana region secured new export deals. Locally grown and packaged fruits from Fergana will now be supplied to the European market. Beshagro Eksport, based in the Besharik district, signed a $10 million contract with Polish partners. read more

Lidl, a supermarket retailer in Europe, is planning to shift its supply chain to Vietnam. The company aims to increase imports from Vietnam and Malaysia in order to diversify and safeguard its supply chain in the face of increasing global uncertainties. Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, has established its own container shipping. read more

Kategoria mango w USA jest zdominowana przez import, ale istnieje jedna odmiana, która oferuje rzadką możliwość uprawy krajowej, a mianowicie organiczne mango Keitt. Jest ono uprawiane na niewielkich, certyfikowanych organicznych plantacjach w dolinie Coachella w Kalifornii, gdzie odmiana Keitt korzysta z intensywnego słońca pustyni w ciągu dnia i. read more

In a diplomatic development, Indian mangoes have made a resurgence in China this summer, highlighting a long history of diplomatic exchanges between China and India. Various premium Indian mango varieties such as 'Sindhoora', 'Banganapalli', 'Alphonso', 'Himsagar', 'Dussheri', 'Langra', and 'Chausa' are being featured… read more

In a significant move to support flower cultivators, the Yogi government announced on Saturday that all types of flowers will no longer be considered specified agricultural products, but instead be categorized as non-specified products. Additionally, mandi fees for selling flowers outside mandi premises will be waived, providing a major relief to the cultivators. read more