Australia's fresh fruit and vegetable industry has called on state and federal governments to take additional steps after the recent national cabinet meeting focused on Australia's national, coordinated response to bolster fuel security and enhance supply chain resilience. read more

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French cauliflower production for the 2025-2026 season is estimated at 192,700 tons, which is a decrease of 10% compared to the previous year (-22,500 tons), according to Agreste. This reduction is coupled with a 5% decrease in cultivation area, totaling 12,140 hectares, with a more significant decline in the western region (-12%). Despite this trend, read more

Côte d'Ivoire's coconut exports are currently experiencing a slowdown, which is common for this time of year. Exporters are getting ready for the summer season and the resumption of shipments in May, with a full order book, as stated by Nestor Beugre, CEO of Ivoire Agri. Demand for Ivorian coconuts is expected to increase during the summer months. read more

The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) reported that the rose sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing strong growth, with annual production increasing by over 15 percent due to rising global demand. This sector generates significant economic returns for small-scale farmers. read more

During the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference in Sydney, water scarcity was a major topic of discussion in a panel titled "How can the industry respond to water pressure?". This session brought together insights from production, research, and technology, emphasizing the urgency of the issue. read more

W obliczu trwającego konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, jaka jest ostatnia sytuacja dotycząca wpływu na światowe przesyłki owoców? "Od ostatniego tygodnia sytuacja ogólnie pozostaje stabilna. Nie zanotowaliśmy poważnych zakłóceń w przesyłkach, ale zdecydowanie panuje wyższy poziom czujności w całej branży" – powiedział Juan Gonzalez. read more

Consumer expectations in the global food markets are changing, with sustainability, traceability, and production standards playing a more significant role in purchasing decisions, especially in Europe. Costa Rica is enhancing its agricultural export strategy by integrating sustainability credentials with. read more

Wzrastające taryfy za prąd i niestabilne dostawy energii zwiększają konieczność skupienia się na efektywności energetycznej w operacjach przechowywania warzyw na Ukrainie, zgodnie z informacjami przekazanymi przez branżę podczas konferencji "Rentowne Przedsiębiorstwo Rolnicze do 2026: Strategie. Innowacje. Inwestycje". Andriy Marushchak powiedział: read more

Very high prices for tomatoes: datterini tomatoes have exceeded €6.00/kg and piccadilly tomatoes €4.00/kg. The scarcity of Sicilian produce, due to weather damage, also affects zucchinis, which have seen price hikes. Similarly, fennel prices have also risen due to the climatic damages. read more

Poland has introduced new regulations regarding the supervision and use of plant varieties, following an amendment adopted on November 7, 2025, and published in the Journal of Laws shortly thereafter. Key provisions, such as sales controls on plant protection products, have become effective as of November 6th. read more

Uzbekistan and Italy have reached agreements on the employment of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector after a meeting held in Tashkent. The negotiations included representatives from migration and agricultural authorities, as well as industry stakeholders. A cooperation agreement was reached. read more

A €3 million investment has resulted in the establishment of 600 m² of new laboratories and 1,600 m² of next-generation greenhouses, selected as part of the France 2030 program to enhance food sovereignty. This facility will benefit the 1,500 vegetable growers from the four Northern Brittany regions. read more

When the war broke out, there were fewer than twenty containers of Sapex pomegranates in total, marking the start of the pomegranate season, scattered across three vessels en route to the Strait of Hormuz. "Most of the affected vessels were rerouted to India, where they were unloaded. read more

A farmer in India is working on developing a mango variety that can produce fruit multiple times per year in order to extend availability beyond the traditional season. Shree Kishan Suman, who is based near Kota, initially grew wheat and rice but switched to alternative crops due to unstable returns. read more

The bad weather shows no signs of letting up. Following last week's disturbance, a new incursion of cold air over Italy has been confirmed, bringing widespread rain, locally heavy, and even snowfall in the mountains, along with a general drop in temperatures in the first part. read more

Family Tree Farms awansowała Colemana Hammonda na stanowisko dyrektora usług dla producentów w USA. Hammond jest integralną częścią firmy od 2018 roku, przynosząc ze sobą ogromne doświadczenie w terenie i silne relacje z producentami, które wspierają jej zobowiązanie do jakości i doskonałości operacyjnej. Od czasu dołączenia... read more

Wysoki koszt energii elektrycznej i niestabilne dostawy prądu sprawiają, że efektywność energetyczna staje się priorytetem przy wyborze urządzeń do przechowywania warzyw w instalacjach w Ukrainie. Taką opinię wyraził Andriy Marushchak, Dyrektor Handlowy Van Dijk Technics, podczas konferencji "OPŁACALNE". read more

After a successful lychee harvest in 2024, 2025 is being considered a "low-yield year." Reports from key lychee-producing areas like Hainan and Guangdong suggest that there has been poor overall flowering of lychee trees this year, leading to an anticipated significant decrease in production. The market in general is expected to be affected. read more