The world's largest melon grower and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is planning to increase exports by a minimum of 10% to 15% this season. The focus, however, is on recovering lost volumes and sales from earlier in the year. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, stated that Spain finished the season with a shortfall in production. read more

At the BioFarm 2024 conference, John Hogan, an agronomist and horticultural consultant, reported that 70% of organic vegetables purchased in Ireland are imported. Hogan, who serves on the horticultural board of Bord Bia and has represented the vegetable sector in the DAFM Horticulture Action. read more

"The weather conditions have made it more difficult to maintain good quality apples," says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "The current Polish apple season is very challenging due to the lower apple harvest in Poland caused by spring frosts. read more

When you step into the New Export Company's box at the Rijnsburg auction in the Netherlands, you will come across mixed trolleys that are ready to be shipped to Germany, along with the warm smile of Jimmy de Mooij. Having worked at the Rijnsburg auction for 12 years, he eventually made the decision to start his own business, which he... read more

Full production for Italian clementines. Quantities of Navelina oranges are increasing, with the first arrivals of Tarocco oranges. All varieties of pears are available, with a good production from Emilia, without any issues related to pathogens or weather conditions. The cauliflower season is now in full swing. read more

The marketing campaign for Kissabel® apples, the range of innovative apples with colored flesh ranging from pink to deep red, is now in full swing. The IFORED program partners in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland have completed the harvest and are ready to bring them to market. read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2024 roku Kirgistan odnotował umiarkowany wzrost importu pomidorów, który wyniósł 18 560,5 ton, o wartości 12,2 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to niewielki wzrost w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2023 roku, kiedy kraj importował 18 512,0 ton pomidorów o wartości 10,7 miliona dolarów, według danych z. read more

Jeśli chodzi o łączny wolumen, produkcja owoców pestkowych Meksyku w sezonie marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 jest prognozowana na niemalże niezmienionym poziomie, z niewielkim spadkiem produkcji gruszek, który jest w dużej mierze zrównoważony przez niewielki wzrost produkcji jabłek i winogron deserowych. Konsumpcja jabłek jest prognozowana na niewielki wzrost. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Marketing Organization for Farmers (MOF), and Shanghai Taihuixuan Technology Co., Ltd. have collaborated through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on November 15, 2024, to launch "THAI MALL" on Chinese e-commerce platforms. This venture aims to promote Thai agricultural products and cooperatives in the Chinese market. read more

Exporters of seasonal fruits in Pakistan have been unable to fulfill export orders this winter due to a liquidity crunch caused by delayed sales tax refunds pending since 2022, and bureaucratic obstacles created by the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) regional offices. The refunds, primarily read more

The Dutch indoor farming company Growy has successfully opened its new farm in Singapore and transitioned from a research and development growing phase to commercial operations. This new facility represents Growy's commitment to providing tasty, healthy, and affordable greens for Singapore. read more

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Tractors in this range have between 20 and 75 horsepower, making them ideal for use in greenhouses and orchards. They are designed with a straightforward, minimalist approach, featuring a limited number of electronic components. The new electric tractor has been designed from scratch. read more

The fresh pear harvest in Hebei has been completed, with an overall output decrease of about 5% compared to last year. However, the proportion of high-quality fruit is significantly lower this year due to weather conditions. Market fluctuations during the 2023 season resulted in losses for some traders, leading to lower profits. read more

Produkcja owoców pestkowych w Australii jest prognozowana na wzrost w sezonie marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 po tym, jak powyżejprzeciętne opady deszczu wpłynęły na niektóre regiony podczas okresu zbiorów w MY 2023/24, co wpłynęło na ogólną produkcję i jakość. Produkcja wiśni jest prognozowana na wzrost o osiem procent, podczas gdy read more

Dorin Bob, a Romanian entrepreneur, has launched a project called "Pădurea cu Aluni" to supply hazelnuts to the global brand Ferrero. Managing a 460-hectare hazelnut farm in Homoroade, Satu Mare County, Bob has recently expanded by purchasing an extra 211 hectares in the same area. read more

For 11 seasons, Apifood has made Portuguese leaf oranges one of its flagship products. Now, the Montalban-based company is expanding its horizons by introducing a range of leaf clementines. This diversification aligns well for two key reasons: "The Portuguese clementine is ideally positioned in read more

The marketing campaign for Kissabel^® apples, the range of innovative apples with pulp ranging from pink to deep red, is in full swing. In fact, the IFORED program partners in Italy,

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At the new tray field of Genson Quality Plants, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants, a relatively unknown variety in America, with contentment. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, considering the rapid growth of the North American strawberry sector. read more

At Genson Quality Plants' new tray field in Canada, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants with satisfaction. The Karima variety is relatively unknown in North America. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, given the rapid growth in the North American market. read more