Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, has invited online applications for admissions to its PhD programs for the academic session 2024-25. The programs are offered across three colleges: the College of Horticulture and the College of Forestry located at the main campus. read more

Signed trade agreements are creating a favorable environment for coconuts to become a significant industrial crop in Vietnam. However, this situation also poses a challenge that requires a strategy for sustainable development to ensure that coconut products meet the increasing quality standards. read more

Heinrich van der Merwe is a beekeeper in Gurué, in Mozambique's Zambezia Province. He has not left home for a few weeks since returning from the beekeeping project on Mount Mabu, where he is assisting in setting up 700 beehives in 9,000 hectares of untouched forest, when he got caught up in the impromptu. read more

His family business has been importing fresh produce from Spain for over 60 years. "Spain plays a crucial role in providing Europe with citrus fruits, leafy greens, and greenhouse vegetables, especially during the winter months," he explains. "Despite facing various challenges, including the recent storm DANA, imports from Spain continue to flow smoothly." Christiaan van Ravenswaaij emphasizes the importance of Spain in the European fresh produce market and the resilience of the supply chain despite external factors. read more

Według Departamentu Importu-eksportu podlegającego Ministerstwu Przemysłu i Handlu, marakuja i pomelo mają zostać kolejnymi wietnamskimi produktami rolnymi eksportowanymi do Stanów Zjednoczonych i Australii. Trwają negocjacje dotyczące środków fitosanitarnych dla świeżej marakui między Wietnamem a. read more

Wine were particularly popular in Asian markets, with a 20% increase in exports compared to the previous year," Livingston added. read more

The year that is coming to an end has been one of the most important for Flowers in Colombia. Its contribution to the generation of decent and formal employment in rural areas of the country (more than 200 thousand jobs), the well-being generated for its workers and communities in the more than read more

UK retailers report gloomy run-up to Christmas, CBI says

British retailers have reported a disappointing period leading up to the Christmas holidays, with sales declining once again and businesses expressing concerns about increased costs in 2025, according to the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI's monthly retail sales headline balance... read more

On the afternoon of December 15, the People's Committee of Cho Lach district (Ben Tre province) held a press conference about the Cho Lach Flower and Ornamental Festival 2025 with the theme "Colors of Cho Lach". The festival will be held from January 8 to January 12 at the Cultural… read more

In 1600s Germany, Christmas trees were decorated with apples to commemorate Adam and Eve Day on December 24. This tradition involved "Paradise Trees" used in plays that recounted the story of Adam and Eve. Apples represented the forbidden fruit, and trees were set up in homes for the holiday. read more

W swoim corocznym raporcie na rok 2024 platforma Flywheel sklasyfikowała czołowe giganty handlu spożywczego w Europie na podstawie prognoz sprzedaży brutto. Grupa Schwarz, firma matka Lidla, jest niekwestionowanym liderem tej listy, osiągając szacowane przychody w wysokości 186 000 milionów euro, co znacznie przewyższa konkurentów. Grupa Rewe. read more

Pakistan, a South Asian country, holds the 12th position among the world's leading citrus producers. However, the industry is currently facing challenges due to climate change, which has led to a decrease in both production and cultivation areas. The Ministry of National Food and Security in Pakistan is working to address these challenges. read more

While blackberries are currently abundant, the supply levels are expected to further increase in the first part of 2025. Ryan Lockman, vice president of, stated, "The supply of blackberries seems to be better this year as we are not facing the effects of El Niño within Mexico as we did in 2023/2024." read more

Rati Kochlamazashvili, Deputy Chairman of the Farmers' Association, warns that the suspension of EU integration talks until 2028 will have significant impacts on Georgian agriculture. The Georgian government announced on November 28 that it will halt negotiations with the EU and reject budgetary support. read more

Daniel Badger, Managing Director of the UK-based importer Vitafresh Produce, relocated to South Africa in May 2024. Since then, he and his team have been working diligently to establish Vitafresh Exports, a new venture based in South Africa. "We officially launched Vitafresh Exports in November," he stated. read more

Po dowiedzeniu się, że Port Authority poprosiło Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności o zezwolenie na import ziemniaków z Egiptu przez Port w Alicante, ASAJA natychmiast poprosiła o pilne spotkanie z tą instytucją, aby ponownie rozważyła swoją decyzję z uwzględnieniem poważnych. read more

Wietnam zanotował znaczący wzrost przychodów z eksportu owoców i warzyw, osiągając 7,2 miliarda USD w 2024 roku, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu do 3,3 miliarda USD z dwóch lat wcześniej. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany udanemu wejściu wietnamskich pomarańczy do Republiki Korei oraz marakui do. read more

"Trading is sometimes no longer fun," says Oscar van Turenhout from OV Fruit. While this may sound grim, the truth is that the fruit and vegetable trading industry is becoming more challenging. Oscar elaborates on the difficulties, particularly when it comes to importing fruits and vegetables from Spain. Spanish products encounter read more

Tran Duc Hai, Secretary of the Dan Phuong District Party Committee in Hanoi, emphasized that the competition "Keeping villages and residential groups bright, green, clean, beautiful, safe, and smart" has evolved into a lively initiative aimed at enhancing environmental aesthetics and enhancing the standard of living. read more

"The Christmas period is always busy for Kapiris Bros, and the company is preparing for its first harvest of gourmet tomatoes for the 2024/25 summer season from Two Wells, Australia, although the harvest will be delayed due to the impact of ToBRFV. In the meantime, the company will source..." read more