The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC, Legislative) held a meeting in which it officially announced the dismissal of Tang and his replacement by Han, as reported by the state news agency. read more

Australian vegetable growers are increasingly concerned about their financial sustainability due to over a year of low or negative profits, which is posing a threat to the long-term viability of the industry. These concerns are highlighted in the latest Ausveg Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report, which reveals that 34 read more

Wczesnym 2024 roku sprzedaż czosnku w Rosji wzrosła o 15% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Rosja importuje nawet do 80% czosnku, głównie z Chin, co sprawia, że ceny są bardzo wrażliwe na czynniki zewnętrzne, takie jak warunki pogodowe w Chinach i wahania kursu rubla. Mimo to read more

Having reached the halfway point of the fresh tomato harvest campaign in northern Italy, we can comment on the performance of our new varieties in their first year of sales: the saladette ZerozeroSette and the Marmande Marmartinez. read more

In the Italian fruit and vegetable landscape, the Lusia Market stands out as one of the main centers of excellence in Northern Italy. Thanks to the pioneering vision of Nevio Maggiolo, founder of Maggiolo Srl, the market has been able to evolve while keeping strong roots in tradition. read more

W Zimbabwe, producers are working hard to meet the growing global demand for blueberries, despite facing financial challenges and limited government support. Willard Zireva, a farmer who funds his own operations, emphasizes the difficulties in securing financing and the lack of government assistance as major obstacles. read more

Independent testing conducted by residents has revealed elevated levels of metals and pesticides in a river that thousands of people depend on for drinking water in western New South Wales. The Dharriwaa Elders Group (DEG) in Walgett collaborated with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to analyze various substances. read more

Floodwaters from Typhoon Yagi have caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, resulting in the devastation of more than 250,000 hectares of agricultural land. The impact is particularly severe on rice, vegetables, and fruit trees. Following the typhoon, farmers in the region are struggling to cope with the loss of their crops. read more

Define a path that connects the production and distribution sectors, particularly through the use of new technologies. This was the common theme of the GlobalGap Summit, recently hosted in Warsaw. The event attracted over 250 delegates and had a significant Italian participation. read more

Nanovel, an Israeli AgTech startup, has introduced an AI-powered autonomous fruit-harvesting robot capable of picking tree fruits for the fresh market. The robot provides a solution for growers worldwide facing a shortage of farm labor and rapidly rising costs. read more

W Zachodniej Zatoce Nowej Zelandii sektor ogrodnictwa, znany z produkcji kiwi i awokado, odgrywa kluczową rolę w gospodarce. Minister Imigracji, Erica Stanford, niedawno ogłosiła ulepszenia w programie Rozpoznawalnego Pracodawcy Sezonowego (RSE), który jest integralny dla. read more

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"Około 22,000 ton jest oczekiwanych na nowy grecki plon kasztanów, co stanowi 30% zmniejszenie w porównaniu z ostatnią 8-letnią średnią, zgodnie z prognozą ogłoszoną w piątek, 13 września, na EuroCastanea 2024. W tym roku wydarzenie odbyło się w Agia-Melivia, Grecja, będącym gospodarzem." read more

The prolonged summer season in Estonia has led to an impressive cranberry harvest, particularly in the country's many bogs. Experienced cranberry pickers have observed the exceptional quality of this year's crop, with some saying they have never seen anything like it before. read more

W Kenii sektor lotnictwa doświadczył znacznego zakłócenia, gdy setki pracowników na lotnisku Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) rozpoczęły strajk. Ta akcja była odpowiedzią na plany prywatyzacji przez rząd jedności narodowej, wpływając na ruch pasażerów i cargo. read more

After the state of Veracruz, Tabasco is the second largest pineapple growing region in Mexico. The region benefits from ideal temperatures and optimal hours of sunlight, making it very suitable for pineapple cultivation. Consequently, there is a consistent supply available for about 48 to 50 weeks a year. However, the absence read more

Vietnamese coffee farmers are shifting away from traditional coffee cultivation and turning to durian instead, attracted by the increasing demand for the fruit in China and its higher profit potential. This shift is transforming Vietnam's agricultural industry, as reported by the BBC. With Vietnam being the top global producer of durian, this change is expected to have a significant impact on the country's economy. read more

At Nampo Cape, experts emphasized the importance of balancing environmental responsibility with financial sustainability in agriculture, promoting green finance as a crucial element for the sector's long-term success. Albert Coetzee from the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa highlighted the essential nature of this approach. read more

During Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Tzone) presented its USB and wireless temperature and humidity data loggers, receiving positive feedback from new and returning customers. Mr. Liao, Tzone's director, stated, "We participate in Asia Fruit Logistica" read more

"Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, stated that the lower production of Portuguese kiwiberries is attributed to unstable weather conditions. He mentioned, 'This year, the kiwiberry cultivation period in Portugal was challenging due to the constant instability of the. read more

In response to the decrease in papaya production, the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with two partner organizations, is implementing measures to improve farmer yields. The drop in production, caused by the widespread bunchy top disease, has had a significant impact on the island's papaya output both domestically and internationally. read more