A surplus of fresh, affordable vegetables has brought a new challenge for asparagus growers. The Asparagus Growers Council, chaired by Cam Lewis, has pointed out the struggles that asparagus producers have been facing, especially in recent years, due to an imbalance in supply. read more

Already recognized as the favorite origin for French people (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique have achieved a new milestone. In August, they were voted as France's favorite brand in the "banana brands" category, surpassing 9 competing brands. "We are" read more

The data on plant-based products confirm that the trend continues to be among the most solid: the value of sales of plant-based foods in Italy amounted to 641 million euros in 2023, as reported in the latest Good Food Institute report. This marks an 8% increase compared to read more

The risk of the arrival of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Europe from imports from South Africa is very high. In the last month - as reported on Revistamercados.com - eight shipments of citrus fruits from the African country infested with the fungus have been reported. read more

Wine from Moldova won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles in 2022. Where there is good wine, good grapes grow. Fruit growing in Moldova is not well-known, just like the country itself, even though its apples are of excellent quality. read more

SPAR Slovenia's year 2023: €1.2bln turnover, market growth, and commitment to sustainabilityIn 2023, SPAR Slovenia achieved a gross turnover of €1.2 billion (including VAT), representing a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year. The profit before tax (EBT) was €21.6 million, with a profit margin of 1.97%. read more

The Region of Murcia is the first autonomous community in lettuce sales outside of Spain, accounting for 65% of national exports, as reported by the Minister of Agriculture, Sara Rubira, during the inauguration of the conference on this crop organized

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The "Divination Expo 24" event is currently taking place, showcasing Italian excellence in the fields of agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture, as part of the G7 Agriculture summit being held in Siracusa until September 29th. Among the participants are also the main industry associations: read more

Some interesting experiments were conducted this season at the farm of Julia and Dawid Janiak near Kalisz. An attempt was made to flatten the production profile of the 'Karima' variety by using three different classes of seedlings. The goal was to achieve read more

W kluczowym kroku legislacyjnym, Kenia planuje wprowadzić w życie w 2024 roku Ustawę o Władzy ds. Roślin Ogrodniczych, której celem jest bardziej rygorystyczna regulacja sektora ogrodniczego. Nowa ustawa, sponsorowana przez nominowaną posłankę Sabina Chege, będzie wymagała od wszystkich handlowców w sektorze ogrodniczym, w tym producentów, przetwórców, read more

"Zapewnienie długoterminowej zrównoważonej rentowności i sukcesu gospodarstw rolnych w dzisiejszym świecie wymaga skutecznego zarządzania kosztami. Ekonomiczne i operacyjne wyzwania, z którymi borykają się rolnicy, wymagają zaawansowanych narzędzi do monitorowania i kontrolowania kosztów, optymalizacji zasobów oraz maksymalizacji zysków" - mówi Fabrizio. read more

Malaysia has successfully renewed the local intellectual property (IP) protection for the Musang King durian, also known in Singapore as Mao Shan Wang, extending its certification until March 12, 2034. The renewal, confirmed by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), ensures that the IP rights for this variety of durian are protected for the specified period. read more

A new certification program launched by the state of Michoacan, Mexico aims to ensure that avocado exports to the United States do not come from deforested areas or engage in illegal activities, according to the US ambassador to Mexico. The program was introduced in late August. read more

Myplant & Garden is expanding its international presence. The Italian trade event for professionals in the green industry has officially introduced Myplant & Garden Middle East, the first Italian B2B green industry fair in Dubai. The new fair is being held in collaboration with IEG Middle East offices. read more

''Egyptian chilies will soon be available on the market. Only a few Egyptian chili exporters are shipping to Europe, including Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. Awwad mentioned that the chili season typically begins in mid-November and continues until the end of April, as long as the weather is favorable." read more

They sometimes come for a few days and then disappear. They have a roof over their heads, warm water, free Wi-Fi, and often even meals. But that's no longer enough. Ukrainian workers are becoming increasingly disloyal, demanding, and entitled. Among the fruit pickers

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Since Pakistan's establishment in 1947, where potato cultivation was confined to a minimal area with an annual production below 30,000 tonnes, the crop has witnessed a remarkable transformation. The period between 1995 and 2007 saw a dramatic increase in both the area under cultivation and the production of potatoes. read more

At Clifton Homestead Nursery in South Otago, renowned for its variety of beautiful hellebores, Ken Telford is the fifth generation of Telfords to reside and work on the farm. He attended Otago University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. Currently, he specializes in maintaining the pollination process. read more

Wcześniej w tym tygodniu na Saint Lucia wystąpiły intensywne opady deszczu, które spowodowały powodzie w różnych społecznościach. Zdarzenie miało minimalny wpływ na infrastrukturę, ale znacząco wpłynęło na sektor rolniczy, szczególnie dotykając producentów bananów i warzyw. Ci rolnicy ponieśli straty, gdyż... read more

Wietnam, a collaboration between the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) and U & I Agriculture JSC (Unifarm) has revitalized the banana industry through a high-tech production project at Minh Tam Farm, located over 25km from the center of Dau Tieng district. This initiative has demonstrated
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