At the upcoming Potato Europe event in Villers-Saint-Christophe, Aisne, France, the machine-learning tool HarvestEye will be introduced to the French market on 11 and 12 September. This technology, which offers actionable insights for the root crop sector, including potatoes and onions, will be showcased. read more

Farmers cultivating golden bananas, known as kluay hom thong, in Thailand have reported a significant increase in business, driven by growing demand and a steady rise in prices. Somchai Nunual, who heads a group dedicated to the cultivation and protection of these bananas in the Bang Kaew district of Phatthalung province, is one of those experiencing this positive trend. read more

The Greek weather has been a blessing for the tourism sector, but the same isn't always true when it comes to the cultivation of grapes, says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company: "I remember a very successful old advertisement for Greek tourism which was saying: 'Greece: read more

At the Intermarché store in Gerpinnes, Belgium, a display showcasing seasonal fruits like melons and grapes is placed right at the entrance of the store. Such practices are a regular part of the store's daily routine. "Our team strives to create an eye-catching display at least once a week," said a store representative. read more

The Department of Agriculture Leh took a step towards advancing local farming practices by organizing a one-day Farmer Exposure Tour for farmers from the Durbuk and Nyoma blocks. The event, held on September 6, was inaugurated by Chief Agriculture Officer Thinles Dawa and aimed to introduce the farmers to new and innovative farming techniques. read more

Asian currencies experienced a downturn, with the Philippine peso falling by 0.5% against the stable US dollar. The anticipation of the release of US inflation data on Wednesday has created a cautious atmosphere among investors in Asia. The Philippine peso, as well as the South Korean won and... read more

The dessert raspberry market in Poland has been developing very rapidly in recent years. Across the country, new tunnels are being built to produce fruits of a quality that was once difficult to achieve. Yields per unit area have also increased. Today, read more

After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

The agri-food company Bollo Natural Fruit has participated in the latest edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, held in Hong Kong between September 4 and 6. An appointment

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W odpowiedzi na zniszczenia spowodowane przez tajfun Yagi na północy Wietnamu, które skutkowały zniszczeniem znacznej części produkcji rolnej, supermarkety w regionie zwiększyły swoje zakupy warzyw i owoców z centralnej i południowej części kraju. read more

For the 2024 edition of the Field Days in the Netherlands (24-26 September 2024, Tolweg13 - 1681 ND Zwaagdijk-Oost), Sakata will be showcasing 14 new varieties, alongside an area dedicated to spinach, a hydroponic demonstration, an onion display, and more than 100 vegetable varieties perfectly. read more

Eksport cebuli do Indonezji ma zostać wznowiony bez konieczności wcześniejszej fumigacji bromkiem metylu przed wysyłką, po udanych negocjacjach. Wcześniej, w grudniu 2023 roku, wprowadzenie regulacji przez indonezyjskich urzędników, które wymagało tej fumigacji, spowodowało zatrzymanie eksportu. Ten okres przerwy miał wpływ na... read more

W obliczu trudnych warunków pogodowych, gospodarstwa dyniowe w Ohio i Illinois doświadczają przeciwstawnych losów. W Ohio, stanowa susza spowodowała, że Departament Rolnictwa USA ogłosił 22 hrabstwa jako obszary dotknięte klęską żywiołową. Pomimo tych warunków, White House Fruit Farm w… read more

W ciągu pierwszych siedmiu miesięcy Wietnam zanotował wzrost eksportu duriana na rynki, takie jak Tajlandia, Hongkong i Korea Południowa, z dwucyfrowym wzrostem rok do roku. Chiny nadal pozostają głównym rynkiem, z eksportem zwiększającym się o prawie 53% do 1,47 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. read more

The guava harvest from the Calvillo region in Mexico has just begun, and overall, the fruit supply is currently low. "The supply is increasing, but not as much as it did last year at this time," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits, citing a lack of spring rains. read more

In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more

The new season for fragrant pears from Shanxi, China, started in August. This year, prolonged high temperatures during the growing season have resulted in a decrease in the total production of fragrant and Gong pears. However, the percentage of high-quality, ready-to-market fruits has increased in Shanxi. read more

Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand company and a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, will be present on September 14th and 15th at Punta Marina (Ravenna) at the Kalemana Festival, the largest Italian experience festival that combines yoga, sports, and wellness. This event is now in its third year. read more

South African farmers Dean and Deon Barnard have cultivated the world's heaviest plum, weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz). read more

More than 300 farms with protected and open-air crops distributed across Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, and America make up Koppert's global network of demonstration fields aimed at showing farmers how to properly manage control strategies. read more