The heavy rains that fell in some areas at the beginning of the month have accelerated the ripening process of walnuts, creating a favorable situation for the 2024 crop and bringing forward the harvest season in Moldova, according to Oleg Tîrsînă, President of the walnut growers association. read more

Planasa's subsidiary in Southern Africa, Planasa South Africa, is now two years old and would like to celebrate the occasion by inviting all blueberry growers to a Field Day in the Western Cape area. The event will be held in Wellington on September 26, 2024. Manuel Garcés, the blueberry Sales read more

In the framework of Fruit Attraction, the World Fresh Forum will once again be held, where business opportunities and challenges will be presented. read more

Pitaya cultivation has become popular in Spain and has significantly increased in recent years in areas such as Murcia and Alicante, where more and more hectares of pitaya are being grown alongside the region's traditional vegetable crops. "We are currently in the middle of the pitaya season. In my read more

W Rosji eksperci przewidują, że tegoroczne zbiory ziemniaków mogą być o 7-15% mniejsze niż w zeszłym roku, osiągając 8,6 miliona ton. Według ośrodka analitycznego Agrobiznes, rolnicy zmniejszyli areał ziemniaków o 10,8% w ciągu ostatniego roku. Obniżone zbiory i zmniejszone... read more

Po oskarżeniach o korupcję w procesie nabycia cebuli przez Narodową Federację Spółdzielni Rolniczych w Indiach (Nafed), Kancelaria Premiera (PMO) zainicjowała śledztwo. Rolnicy z Nashik zgłosili obawy dotyczące wykorzystywania przez firmy pośredniczące. read more

United Exports has announced that its OZblu blueberries have set a new record for the highest market price ever for the first air-freight arrivals of blueberries in China's Shanghai Market. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to an apple production center in northwest China's Gansu Province this week has brought attention to one of the country's growing success stories in fresh produce. read more

In central and southern Germany, only isolated quantities of plums are now being harvested, with remaining stocks being marketed in the next two weeks. With the end of the German plum harvest, prices for German produce have slightly stabilized. read more

The BLV has also taken into account the ecological footprint. A sufficient consumption of vegetables helps to achieve a good eco-balance on one's own plate. Swiss vegetable producers are actively working to make healthy foods more sustainable. They are committed to this goal. read more

According to the organizers, these are just a few of the innovations at the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will take place from May 6th to 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre. read more

The Barnards' plum plantation covers 7 hectares. "The plum was not bred to set records. It comes from a commercial tree with about 150 plums on it. I didn't make any special preparations to get it to grow so big," Dean Barnard is quoted as saying. read more

Sezon ziemniaków na Ukrainie był szczególnie trudny zarówno dla rolników, jak i przetwórców z powodu połączenia suszy i ekstremalnego upału. Na początku sezonu, obfite opady opóźniły idealny czas sadzenia aż do połowy lub końca maja, negatywnie wpływając zarówno na kiełkowanie, jak i jakość plonu. read more

Carrefour reported a 25% increase in turnover in its Paris-based convenience stores during the Olympic Games, with 'very good' performances reported in outlets located close to venues. read more

Costa Rica is expected to see a nearly 7% increase in exports by the end of the year, although the sector's growth is slowing down due to changes in global and domestic interest rates, as well as fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate. This deceleration is noticeable among businesses operating in the country. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has expressed its intention to support Bangladesh's mango export efforts. This initiative is part of the 'One Country One Priority Product' (OCOP) program, which aims to improve production systems, reduce food loss, and promote more efficient… read more

Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and fishery sectors have seen a 30% increase in exports to the EU. In light of the EU's proposed regulation to modify the Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for four pesticide active substances, Vietnam's agricultural sector is updating its practices to ensure compliance. read more

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), invites you to participate in the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" on October 24th, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. read more

HyFood cultivates specialty hydroponic peppers in Mexico. Valeria Guadiana Rodriguez from HyFood mentions that they do face competitors in the hot pepper market, but there is still a notable opportunity to explore, particularly in the realm of sustainably produced, top-notch hydroponic goods. "While others may be present in the market, we strive to lead the way in providing premium hydroponically grown products," says Valeria. read more

Koppert has a global network of trial fields with over 300 outdoor and protected crop farms across Europe, the UK, Africa, and the Americas to educate farmers on proper management of biological control strategies and integrated pest management for improved results. On demonstration farms, producers can observe firsthand the effectiveness of these methods. read more