Katch Kan Agro (KKA), an agricultural division of Katch Kan Holdings Ltd. based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has announced its new consulting services for farmers and growers in open ground, greenhouses, and indoor cultivation facilities. KKA offers services in sustainable crop production. read more

The planting and cultivation of the latest proprietary table grape varieties in China and India have been a challenging issue for leading global breeders for years. They were uncertain about how to protect their Intellectual Property (IP) rights. However, in recent years, Grapa Varieties has made significant progress in this area... read more

Latvia's Minister of Agriculture, Armands Krauze, has announced that the VAT rate on fresh local fruits and vegetables will remain at 12%. In a recent interview with Latvian television, Krauze confirmed his support for maintaining the reduced rate and stated that he will continue to advocate for its continuation. read more

Pomimo utrzymującego się wzrostu, produkcja bananów w Dominikanie napotyka znaczące wyzwania na rynku międzynarodowym, zwłaszcza w Europie. Pozwoliło to innym krajom producenckim, takim jak Ekwador, Peru, Kolumbia i Kosztaryka, zyskać przewagę. Według raportu z read more

Taiwan has acknowledged that China has lifted its import restrictions on pomelos, which is a significant development as the fruit is closely associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. However, President William Lai expressed concerns during the Democratic Progressive Party's meeting, pointing out the selective nature of this decision. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has expressed its support for the government's decision to pause the implementation of the freshwater farm plan. Michelle Sands, the acting chief executive of HortNZ, said, "We concur with the Government that we require a system for freshwater farm management that is fit for purpose." read more

Amazon is in South Africa for the long run, says marketplace head. U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.com is in South Africa for the long run, according to its regional marketplace head, following its initial entry into Sub-Saharan Africa four months ago. In other news: Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have breached India. read more

The General Court of the European Union has upheld the protection of the Nadorcott mandarin variety, which has been owned by the King of Morocco since 2004. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rejected the appeal filed by the Eurosemillas company, which sought to invalidate this protection. read more

W Zimbabwe, dążenie do wykorzystania rosnącego globalnego popytu na borówki spotyka się z przeszkodami finansowymi, o czym świadczy samofinansujący się rolnik Willard Zireva. Te wyzwania obejmują wyraźny brak finansowania oraz minimalne wsparcie ze strony rządu. Mimo to. read more

In Gombe State, Nigeria, tomato and pepper farmers, as well as traders in the Bula community in Akko Local Government area, are currently facing a significant drop in the market prices of their products. Over the course of two weeks, the price of a large basket of tomatoes has decreased drastically. read more

Greek Pristine® grapes will be exported to Qatar this year, with the harvest commencing at the end of September, and the first substantial quantities being harvested at the beginning of October. Mr. Yorgos Papadopoulos, the head of the Macedonian Vineyards Producers' Group in Kilkis, Greece, is overseeing this process. read more

In the wholesale market, it is clear that the price of blueberries is starting to rise towards 40 PLN per kilogram. In the Bronisze market in Warsaw, you have to pay 36.50 PLN for 1 kg of blueberries. The average price at the Targipiast market in Wrocław is 27.50 PLN, and at the WGRO market in Poznań it is 42.50 PLN. At the Kalisz Stock Exchange. read more

Avocados will take center stage at the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, and an Avotruck, which will play a prominent role in the fair's program, has already set off from Seville, the capital of Andalusia, the Guest Region of the event. "On September 12, we began the journey that the Avotruck will take throughout Europe, showcasing the excellence of Spanish avocados," said a spokesperson for the event. read more

W Tajlandii przemysł longanowy, kluczowa gałąź eksportu rolniczego, boryka się z wyzwaniami związanymi z dużą zależnością od rynku chińskiego. Około 95% chińskiego zapotrzebowania na longany, o wartości 400 milionów dolarów amerykańskich, pochodzi z Tajlandii - informuje tajlandzkie Ministerstwo Handlu. Ta zależność ma read more

The export of fresh fruit and vegetables from Italy is growing in the first half of 2024. Data from Istat, processed by Fruitimprese, show a 5% increase in volume (1,818,378 tons) and a 3% increase in value compared to the same period last year, which is just below 2.8 billion. read more

Confagricoltura and Unionfood, united in a second-level association, have decided to change their name to "Mediterranea" on the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Jako jesień zaczyna się rozprzestrzeniać po całym kraju, Monrovia patrzy w przyszłość aż do 2025 roku. Główny dyrektor ds. marketingu i obserwator trendów w Monrovii, Katie Tamony, oraz kierownik wyboru roślin, Georgia Clay, będą prowadzić na żywo webinar o godzinie 10 rano czasu Pacyfiku w poniedziałek, 16 września. W warsztacie Nowości na 2025 rok, będziesz miał/a dostęp do... read more

Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand are planning to celebrate three important milestones in the industry at a gala dinner on October 22 at Mercury Bay Park in Mount Maunganui. The event will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Single Desk structure, the 30th anniversary of NZ Kiwifruit. read more

Badania przeprowadzone na Queensland University of Technology (QUT) dostarczyły informacji na temat smaku QCAV-4, genetycznie modyfikowanej odmiany banana Cavendish stworzonej w celu zwalczania globalnego zagrożenia dla produkcji banana Cavendish. Przywodził on projekt, wybitny profesor James Dale z QUT. read more

At the center of Lidlin Sweden's new experiment is a very specific question: can music help fruits and vegetables grow better and enhance their flavor? Together with the government research institute Rise, the brand has carried out a project to provide a concrete answer. read more