It takes an average of seven years of work to obtain a new variety of strawberries, starting from thousands of crosses and with no guarantee of success. It is a long and complex process, made even more challenging by constantly changing variables, such as climate change and evolving needs. read more

The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (Agrosavia) has identified Colombia as having 850 native potato varieties. Despite this diversity, the extensive promotion of specific varieties such as R12, betina, and pastusa has led to a decrease in demand for other varieties, putting the preservation of these varieties at risk. read more

The flower industry in Kazakhstan is flourishing in terms of both imports and domestic production. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan imported 12,300 tons of cut flowers and buds in 2024, totaling $93.5 million. This marks a significant increase compared to 2023, when imports amounted to 8,200 tons. read more

According to the China Flower Association, the export value of flowers from China increased by 11.5 percent from January to February compared to the same period last year. This figure highlights the significant efforts of the vast market to enhance trade relationships with other countries globally. read more

Schaap Holland and Landjuweel have announced today that they are merging to form a strategic partnership. "Starting today, we are coming together to provide our clients in the Netherlands and internationally with high-quality, sustainable, and innovative potatoes and potato products. This partnership signifies a read more

Amazon-backed More Retail, a major player in India's food and staples market, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) next year. They aim to double their number of stores in five years, capitalizing on the growing trend of shoppers turning to supermarkets and online purchasing for their daily needs. read more

Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts." read more

Key developments in Serbian agriculture this week include alarming bee mortality, severe frost damage to fruit crops, limited insurance coverage, a new EU-funded innovation project, and mixed results from a major supermarket boycott. Mass bee die-offs are raising concerns among beekeepers across Serbia. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has expanded its Echinacea Delightful™ Series by introducing three new varieties: Echinacea Delightful 'Garnet', Echinacea Delightful 'Sunshine', and Echinacea Delightful 'Tropics'. Echinacea Delightful 'Garnet' is characterized by its deep green. read more

"It is becoming increasingly difficult to remain competitive in the Netherlands, Germany, or the UK," says Osvaldo Branco of Horti Consultancy Portugal. "Labour costs, taxes, and energy prices are too high. In Portugal, the climate helps reduce the energy requirements, and both labour and energy costs are much lower. read more

After months of negotiation, the process for the agreement for the management of the upcoming transformation campaign in the Central-Southern Italy Basin has been completed, with the definition of the average reference prices for tomatoes based on the Area Framework Contract signed last February 11th. read more

Dr. Mohammed Mansi, the director of the Egyptian Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), recently met with Duncan Macintyre, the president of The Breeders Alliance, and representatives from the top table grape breeding companies. read more

Fruit South Africa has announced leadership changes on its board of directors, effective 1 April 2025. Anton Rabe will take over as the chairperson, replacing Anton Kruger, who has been in the position since April 2023. Derek Donkin will be the vice-chairperson, and Kruger will remain with the board. read more

Agrico Ukraine has officially registered a new Dutch-bred potato variety named Napoleon, specifically developed for industrial purposes like chips, French fries, and powdered mash production. "Following successful internal field trials in different soil and climate conditions in Ukraine during... read more

Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

Last week, Pindstrup, a supplier of growing media for the horticultural industry, inaugurated a wood fiber plant at its factory in Kongerslev, Denmark. During the opening ceremony, a commemorative plaque was revealed by the Mayor of Aalborg, Lasse Frimand Jensen, and Pindstrup CEO René Gjerding. read more

Po uruchomieniu Corner Corner niedawno w Canada Water, współzałożyciel Harvest London, Matt Chlebek, opowiada o tym, jak firma wchodzi w nową fazę rozwoju, która obejmuje zarówno przemysłowe pionowe uprawy, jak i modele zintegrowane z lokalną społecznością. Chlebek mówi, że firma jest...

After the launch of Corner Corner recently in Canada Water, Harvest London's co-founder, Matt Chlebek shares how the company is stepping into a new phase of growth—one that embraces both industrial vertical farming and community-integrated, hyperlocal models. Chlebek says that the company is read more

Po spowolnieniu na rynku awokado w lutym spowodowanym nakładaniem się produkcji Hiszpanii, Portugalii i Maroka, opady deszczu w marcu doprowadziły do niedoborów, które spowodowały gwałtowny wzrost cen pod koniec sezonu awokado odmiany Hass. "W ciągu kilku dni ceny skoczyły z 10 euro za skrzynkę do read more

Unseasonal frosts in early April have caused significant damage to fruit crops in multiple regions of Ukraine, with apricot orchards among the worst affected. Growers in Vinnytsia, Rivne, Kherson, and other areas are reporting widespread losses due to freezing temperatures that coincided with. read more

Rząd Nowej Zelandii przyspiesza wysiłki w celu ratyfikacji Porozumienia o Partnerstwie Gospodarczym Nowa Zelandia – Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie (CEPA) w 2024 roku, aby zapewnić nowozelandzkim eksporterom większe możliwości i większą pewność handlową - ogłosił Minister Handlu i Inwestycji Todd McClay. " read more