On September 16th, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced an additional $9 million investment in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (ASI) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding aims to assist farmers in improving the sustainability and efficiency of their operations. read more

The Consumer Goods Forum's (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced that the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter Association (EHPEA) has submitted its Code of Practice for Sustainable Flower Production application for the SSCI benchmarking. This marks a significant step in the process. read more

With the duty deadline of 15 October approaching, South African orange exports to Europe are in their final stage. "The market is currently relatively calm but moving steadily. We are facing a stable price level. Prices ranging from €15.50-18 are historically considered very good, but given the read more

Egptian oranges are expected to be available in the market in December, signaling the beginning of the upcoming citrus season. However, this season is starting amidst a significant crisis in the Red Sea that greatly affected the previous season. As of now, there are no indications that this tense situation will be resolved soon. read more

W Chorwacji otwarcie zakładu przetwórstwa owoców i warzyw "Kalnik" w Varaždinie, otwartego tego lata, stanowi istotny rozwój w produkcji pomidorów w kraju. Zakład, wybudowany w ciągu roku, może przetwarzać ponad 40 tysięcy ton pomidorów rocznie. read more

Historically, Libya is not recognized as a major exporter of fruit products, except for dates. Tarek Yaqob mentions, "Domestic production of fruits and vegetables is limited, and there is no excess for export. Conversely, a significant portion of the local market's demands are met through imports." read more

The Brazilian government has announced that Angola and South Korea have granted sanitary approvals for the import of dried macadamia nuts from Brazil, while Australia and the United Kingdom have granted approvals for processed dried macadamia nuts. Additionally, Malaysia has approved the import of Brazilian pork and offals. These new market accesses will. read more

Please take 30 minutes to explore the specifics and details of the Polish fruit and vegetable market through the video below, specially designed for participants of the online training "Navigating the Eastern European fresh produce market. Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco" and presented by [name]. read more

Anecoop, the leading horticultural company in the Mediterranean, was honored by the Valencia Chamber of Commerce at the Valencian Economy Night, held yesterday at the Congress Palace and in this edition

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W związku z wybuchem wirusa Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit (ToBRFV) w Południowej Australii, Departament Rolnictwa i Regionów (PIRSA) uruchomił Centrum Pomocy w Virginia Horticulture Centre. Celem tego centrum jest zapewnienie wsparcia dla firm i pracowników. read more

In Moldova, the north is known for its apple production, the south for grape cultivation, and the central region for its delicious cherries. Staragro has been operating a cherry orchard in this area since 2008, which has grown from 15 to 50 hectares over the years. This orchard yields an average of half a million kilograms of cherries annually. read more

Po wystąpieniu wirusa pomidora brązowego (ToBRFV), który wpłynął na uprawy na Północnych Równinach Adelaide w Południowej Australii, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) zapewniła społeczeństwo o bezpieczeństwie spożywania dotkniętych produktów. Dyrektor generalny FSANZ, Dr Sandra Cuthbert, podkreśliła, że wirus ten nie ma wpływu na bezpieczeństwo spożywania dotkniętych produktów. read more

Kientzler Jungpflanzen and Kordes Jungpflanzen are young plant producers in Europe. Both companies aim to provide varieties for forward-thinking horticulture, including plant brands such as 'Proven Winners'. Kientzler produces a variety of young plants for bedding and balcony use. read more

Producer organizations, local authorities, Chambers of Commerce, and universities. The mission of Macfrut in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the Vojvodina region of Serbia was as intense as it was successful. The President of Macfrut, Renzo, took part in the mission. read more

Namibian start-up Fudlink is planning to launch a mobile application that will revolutionize agricultural trade in the country. The app is set to be introduced during the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show 2024, according to Twama Nghidinwa, the founder of Fudlink Agricultural Technology. read more

Orchards and vineyards are cultivated in hilly or mountainous areas, not only in Italy but also in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe. In these situations, it is not easy to carry out weeding, especially if the aim is to avoid the use of chemical herbicides. This is why Calderoni has developed the... read more

Casalasco S.p.A., the leading integrated tomato industry supply chain in Italy, has launched an experimental project for the development of the first agrivoltaic park for tomato cultivation, in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. read more

At the end of August this year, the presence of a widespread infestation caused by a new phytophagous mite introduced into Italy was confirmed following numerous reports from citrus growers in the Piana di Catania area, the largest citrus growing region in Italy. read more

The Slovenian National Floral Art Championship took place on September 16, 2024, in Celje, Slovenia, bringing together the top Slovenian florists. During this prestigious competition, participants presented their creative ideas and innovative floral arrangements, focusing on aesthetics,… read more

In the period 2017-2023, the most important pear-growing countries in Europe experienced an overall 20 percent decline in production. Italy, the leading pear-growing country, in particular, faced several significant drops in volume, with the disastrous 2023 harvest year being the lowest point. read more