Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP). read more

A group of Indonesian workers have reported facing financial difficulties after their employment at a UK farm was cut short due to unmet targets. The workers had traveled to the United Kingdom under the seasonal worker scheme, which allows foreign workers to obtain six-month visas for agricultural work. read more

The Morocco Berry Conference (MBC) 2024 will take place on November 14th at Les Dunes d'Or Congress Hall in Agadir. This event brings together industry leaders, experts, and growers from around the world to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and market opportunities in the berry sector. read more

Wyniki prób z Ameryki Północnej są teraz dostępne. Ori Danziger, wiceprezes zarządu, mówi: "Nasze lokalizacje prób dają nam możliwość testowania naszych genetyk na całym świecie. Próby tegorocznego roku pokazują, jak skupiamy się na rozwiązaniach dla plantatorów, oferując odmiany o unikalnym kolorze i. read more

Coliman Bananas is participating in Asia Fruit Logistica, which is being held in Hong Kong. The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and buyers from around the world, offering the company a platform to enhance its presence in the Asian market. Coliman's participation in the show... read more

W Filipinach Komisja Konkurencji (PCC) ujawniła tożsamości dwunastu handlowców i importerów zamieszanych w rzekomy kartel cebulowy, który rzekomo wpłynął na rynek w 2022 roku. Podczas konferencji prasowej w siedzibie PCC w Quezon City, Dyrektor Biura ds. Egzekwowania read more

The pear sector in Italy is currently facing challenges. Production of the Abate variety is significantly low, and Dutch and Belgian companies have already secured a trademark for this variety (Abate NL) with plans to expand to a thousand hectares in the coming years. Italian summer varieties like Carmen are also impacted by these developments. read more

The prices of vegetables, flowers, and fruits have sharply increased in Bengaluru ahead of the Gowri-Ganesha festival on Friday and Saturday (September 6 and 7). While vegetable prices have been high for several months, the prices of flowers surged by hundreds just before the festival. read more

The Red Sea crisis is impacting numerous agricultural sectors globally, such as citrus fruit production in Egypt, table grapes in India, and overall fresh produce in Rwanda. For Rwandan company Virunga Biotech, the effects are significant, as CEO Vinay Thummala explains: "Not only is it more expensive to..." read more

By the 15th of September, almost all the red and white onions from the fields of Thiva will have been harvested. This marks the conclusion of the current season for the biggest onion-producing area in Greece. Mr. Charalampos Anifantis, the sales director of Anifantis Farm, a company located in... read more

Singapore: Giant to shut Toa Payoh supermarket in September, ninth closure in 2024

Supermarket chain Giant has announced that it will be closing its ninth store in Singapore by September 2024. This decision comes as the company faces stiff competition from online retailers and other grocery chains. The affected store is situated in Toa Payoh Lorong 4. read more

Despite rumors of the banana bunchy top virus being detected in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, where a large portion of the country's bananas are cultivated, the virus has not been definitively identified outside of KwaZulu-Natal Province, as confirmed by Dr. Sinethemba Ximba, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Institute. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie dobiega końca. Sezon charakteryzował się obfitą produkcją, ale popyt utrzymuje się, zwłaszcza latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. read more

Super Typhoon Yagi brought strong winds and heavy rains to Hong Kong. The No. 8 signal – a high-level warning – remained in force during the morning hours and was lowered to No. 3 at 12:40 pm local time today. This allowed services in the city to resume and Asia Fruit Logistica to open as scheduled. read more

For the next campaign, Ailimpo expects a lemon production in Spain of around 1,260,000 tons, representing a 21% decrease compared to the result of the 2023/2024 campaign, which achieved a record production of 1,595,181 tons, according to the provisional budget drafted. read more

The period of strawberry transplants begins in the most suitable areas of Italy, such as Basilicata and Calabria. This is a crop that requires attention from the early stages post-transplant. At IFN, we interview Francesco Lateana, a field technician from Biolchim, about the best strategy to support. read more

Syrian agriculture officials have provided different estimates regarding the current citrus season's yield, amid concerns from growers about potential marketing challenges. Bassam Douba, the Director of Agriculture in Latakia, projected the region's output to be 840,000 tons, as reported by. read more

W Wielkiej Brytanii organizacje uprawcze wyraziły swoje obawy dotyczące proponowanych aktualizacji standardu SMETA 7.0 przez Sedex, podkreślając trudności w skutecznym wdrażaniu i audytowaniu tych zmian. Centralnym punktem ich skarg jest wymaganie dla pracodawców, aby

In the United Kingdom, grower organizations have been vocal about their concerns regarding the proposed updates to the SMETA 7.0 standard by Sedex, highlighting the challenges in effectively implementing and auditing these changes. Central to their grievances is the requirement for employers to read more

The Director of the Institute of Potato Research, Mykola Furdyha, stated during a conference that the cultivation of potatoes by farms and industrial enterprises in Ukraine decreased by 36% in the first year of the full-scale war compared to pre-war levels, and the situation continues to worsen. read more

W Portugalii sezon kiwiberry rozpoczął się wcześniej w tym roku. Według Ricardo Machado, menadżera eksportu portugalskiego producenta i eksportera kiwiberry Minikiwi Farm, zbioru już zakończono: "W tym roku, portugalski zbior kiwiberry rozpoczął się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Oznaczało to, że

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