In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

New Zealand grower and exporter Integrow is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company currently exports 30,000 metric tonnes of produce annually, including onions, apples, squash, cherries, avocados, citrus fruits, and carrots to markets worldwide. "Integrow is a business." read more

Kishchentsi Fruits LLC is a renowned and experienced vegetable producer in Ukraine, operating in the central part of the country - Cherkasy region for several years. The company already has 5 onion storage chambers with a total capacity of about 7,000 tons. In the 2024 season, the company decided... read more

Australian vegetable growers will have the opportunity to learn about global innovations and emerging technologies in California through the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics (FIRA USA 2024) US Grower Study Tour. The tour is designed to help enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the agricultural sector. read more

Rwanda has launched a program with the goal of improving the production of cassava and potatoes by incorporating genetically modified varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African... read more

Agricola Moderna hosted the management of the Carrefour Italia headquarters and some of its retail stores at its Melzo (Mi) facility for a training day focused on vertical farming. Teen leaf salads and basil have a shelf-life of 12 days. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina odnowiła skutecznie import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci sezon z rzędu w obliczu pełnoskalowej agresji ze strony Rosji, według EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając całą. read more

ALDI is intensifying its growth in Spain with the opening of around 20 new stores in this last quarter of 2024. With these inaugurations, the supermarket chain will consolidate its

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Mehmet Tugrul, the Director of Agriculture and Forestry for Isparta Province, visited the greenhouses in Central Deregumu Village that cultivate cut flowers, especially carnations. Tugrul listened to their concerns after being informed about the cultivation and harvesting of carnations. read more

Chiquita, along with project partners Yelloway, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), announces the arrival of Yelloway One (YW01), a revolutionary Cavendish banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has provided an update on the shift from southern hemisphere fruit to Moroccan citrus in preparation for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. "This year, we are grateful for an earlier beginning to the Moroccan season." read more

Taks Handling Systems has announced a strategic partnership with Powerplants Australia to enhance the service and installation of their packaging hall solutions in Oceania. Powerplants Australia will serve as the primary point of contact for service and maintenance, providing customers in the region with improved support. read more

From the first days of October, the Ambrosia™ apples from the new harvest are on the shelves for distribution. Overall, for the 2024/25 campaign, a production of around 32 thousand tons is expected for this Club apple grown in Piedmont and Val Venosta, which promises to consolidate its position. read more

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) has been leading efforts to promote the cultivation of safe off-season vegetables in India, with the backing of the World Bank and state governments through two major projects. These endeavors have aimed at improving rural livelihoods through the... read more

A roadmap for negotiating living wages in the banana industry of Côte d'Ivoire has been signed by banana companies, workers unions, retailers, state actors, and ILO under the framework of Decent Work and Shared Responsibility. The approval of the agreement marks the end of a three-year program. read more

"We are currently distributing fresh plants of NSG strawberry varieties to growers in southern Italy. These varieties are among our most popular. Transplanting began at the start of October and will continue until the end of the month. Rooted cuttings, on the other hand, have already been planted." read more

Hort Innovation, in partnership with Lifecycles, has launched an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocados. This assessment is intended to meet the increasing demand for sustainability, provide strategic investment advice, offer consumer information, and ensure compliance with regulations. read more

South Africa is scheduled to participate in the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, with a focus on boosting its agricultural exports. One of the main objectives for the country during this event is to push for the reduction and elimination of trade tariffs among BRICS nations. read more

Handel detaliczny pozostaje żywy, gdy wieczory stają się ciemniejsze, konsumpcja zazwyczaj pozostaje stabilna w tym okresie roku. Do tej pory dokonano dobrego postępu w zbiorach, a wielu producentów teraz czeka, aż później posadzone uprawy będą gotowe. Nadal pojawiają się raporty mówiące o plonach z później posadzonych upraw. read more

The Australian R&D center Hort Innovation and industry body Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have announced a new pilot project aimed at training a new generation of apple and pear growers in the country. read more