In large-scale ornamental production, genetics determine the profit margin. Compactness, timing, and labor efficiency are not choices but essential operational requirements. In his horticultural business in Germany, Michael Hommes produces in less than five hectares of foil and glasshouses and six hectares outdoors. read more

Researchers at Embrapa have sequenced, for the first time in Brazil, the genome of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cyclaminis (Focy), the fungus responsible for fusarium wilt in cyclamen. This scientific achievement enhances disease control strategies for a pathogen that, in 2023, affected more than... read more

The citrus season in Spain is currently experiencing a decline in orange and mandarin sales due to increased competition from imports from third countries in European markets. "During the initial part of the season, leading up to January, many growing areas in the Valencian region saw consistent rainfall. read more

The Court of Cassation, with a ruling published a few days ago, confirmed the civil liability of a producer and a plant nursery in the province of Ragusa for the unauthorized reproduction and commercialization of tomato varieties protected by a European patent. read more

The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomiril promotes the Pausa Pranzo line, which offers fresh salads prepared with first-choice vegetables from a short and controlled supply chain - sourced from the 50 member farms of the Cooperative - and with selected high-quality ingredients; dressed with read more

Iran has imposed a nationwide ban on the export of all food and agricultural products starting March 3, as reported by the Iranian Export Confederation. The ban has been communicated to all customs authorities across the country, and no timeline has been provided for its removal. read more

From February 4th to 6th, 2026, leaders in the fruit and vegetable sector from around the world braved the coldest winter in the past 15 years in Germany to make valuable new contacts at Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector. Despite the conditions read more

Plant variety protection is crucial to incentivize breeders to innovate and to promote the sustainable development of the horticulture industry. The Netherlands has been a prominent player in the global flower sector for a long time, thanks to its large industry scale, efficient market mechanisms, advanced technologies, and supportive regulatory framework. read more

Mexico is developing the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a 303 km rail connection linking the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Construction works include rail upgrades, highways, and port infrastructure connecting Salina Cruz on the Pacific coast with Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf coast. read more

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The Netherlands and China continue to be the primary suppliers of imported flowers to the Urals, as reported by the press service of the Ural Customs Administration. In February 2026 alone, customs officials processed over 8 million imported flowers. Since the beginning of the year, more than 670 tonnes of flowers have been cleared. read more

In the course of his state visit to Singapore, South Korean President Jae-myung Lee took part in an orchid naming ceremony at the Singapore Government Building on March 2. During the ceremony, he bestowed the name "Vanda Lee Jae Myung Kim Hea Kyung" upon a species of tropical orchid belonging to the Vanda genus. read more

In a single solution, everything you need to prepare a rich and balanced salad. Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, and Madi Ventura, a company with 90 years of experience in the world of dried fruits, announce the new collaboration "Double the Taste," a co-marketing project. read more

W dużej skali produkcji ozdobnej genetyka decyduje o marży. Kompakcyjność, czasowanie i efektywność pracy nie są preferencjami. Są to operacyjne konieczności. W swojej firmie ogrodniczej w Niemczech, Michael Hommes produkuje na powierzchni mniejszej niż pięć hektarów szklarni i foliowców oraz na sześciu hektarach na zewnątrz.

In large scale ornamental production, genetics determine the margin. Compactness, timing, and labor efficiency are not preferences. They are operational necessities. At his horticultural company in Germany, Michael Hommes produces on less than five hectares of foil and glasshouses and on six hectares outdoors. read more

Winter frosts in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region have resulted in local damage to fruit orchards, particularly affecting apricots and pears. However, winter cereals, perennial grasses, and other stone and pome fruit crops have not experienced any reported losses after emerging from dormancy. read more

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Konflikt w Iranie to bardzo złe wieści dla europejskiego biznesu świeżych produktów spożywczych, który zazwyczaj eksportuje ponad 350 000 ton owoców i warzyw do regionu Bliskiego Wschodu każdego roku.

The conflict in Iran is very bad news for the European fresh produce business, which usually exports more than 350,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables to the Middle East region every year. read more

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