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The Philippines saw a decrease in its ranking as a worldwide banana exporter, dropping from third to fourth place in 2024, as reported by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This change was linked to a 3% decrease in banana exports, which was influenced by negative factors. read more

Sezon marokańskich borówek rozpoczął się dość cicho, na tle zaciętej konkurencji, podczas gdy inne regiony dostarczają duże ilości na światowy rynek. Wciąż jest za wcześnie, aby uzyskać jasny obraz kształtowania się sezonu, ale wskaźniki dają marokańskim eksporterom dobrą
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Peloton Produce is a company based in Lincolnshire that grows vegetables in the heart of Lincolnshire on silt lands and Cornwall, as well as in Southern Spain. They reported that in the lead-up to Christmas, sales were strong and crops were generally exceeding production forecasts. During the Christmas... read more

Authorities in Turkey have taken action against a plant disease detected in a shipment of potatoes, resulting in the destruction of approximately 400 tons at a port in the southern city of Mersin. The shipment, which was initially exported to Tunisia, was sent back to Turkey, where it was found to be contaminated. read more

W Bangladeshu powierzchnia przeznaczona na uprawę ziemniaków wzrosła do rekordowych 521 000 hektarów w tym roku. Pomimo tego wzrostu producenci coraz bardziej martwią się o straty finansowe spowodowane spadającymi cenami ziemniaków. Ceny detaliczne w Dhace spadły do przedziału od 0,27 do 0,46 USD za 1 kg. read more

Rynek pora na porówki picked up after the festive season. "We remained busy during the Christmas period. That's not a bad thing, but fortunately, prices are decent again now. I think everyone can make a living," says Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro. The leek market has been volatile so far, explains read more

The strawberry harvest in Egypt started in mid-November, and the first deliveries reached Europe in the 47th week of last year. The initial high price, almost double compared to the previous season due to lack of competition in the market, has already started to decrease. read more

Rwanda witnessed a significant growth in its fruit export industry during the fiscal year 2023/2024, with official reports showing a 61% increase in revenue to $30.6 million, compared to $19 million in the previous period. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources. read more

Amidst the lush, rolling hills of Mao, a little girl would hurry home from school, her footsteps quickening as the scent of fresh earth and wildflowers filled the air. Her parents, hardworking farmers, would be in the fields; she would eagerly lend a hand, carrying baskets of fruits and. read more

Europe's mushroom cultivation is a strategic agricultural sector that blends tradition with innovation. This sector produces approximately one million tonnes of mushrooms annually, offering a significant source of income for thousands of farmers. Additionally, mushrooms provide a healthy and sustainable food product. read more

A video by content creator Jaskarn Singh Sidhu has gone viral, amassing 12 million views for its comedic take on sophisticated eating habits. The clip humorously showcases a woman in a posh restaurant eating a banana with a fork and butter knife. She delicately trims the ends, peels the banana, read more

Svensson recently released its 2025 Rebates Guides, aimed at helping greenhouse growers in North America save on energy-efficient upgrades and improve their operations. These guides offer information on funding opportunities for climate screens, vertical airflow systems, and... read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decline in wholesale prices for carrots in Ukraine. Producers are stating that they are now sorting through their current stock of root vegetables more frequently, with rejection rates notably higher than before. read more

In a strategic move within the ag-tech sector, Israeli company Phytech has entered into a partnership with Rivulis, a global leader in precision irrigation. This collaboration aims to distribute Phytech's advanced digital agriculture solutions to farmers across the globe, focusing on enhancing... read more

Apples remain the most plentiful fruit harvested in Germany. However, fruit-growing businesses experienced a significantly lower apple harvest in 2024, producing 872,000 tonnes. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this amounted to 122,900 tonnes or a 12.4% decrease compared to previous years. read more

The growth was achieved despite challenging market conditions such as rising production costs and a fluctuating growing season, it is stated. The volume of strawberries traded was reportedly 32,000 tons, which is 11% higher than in 2023. read more

According to a report from the magazine The Nansha Port in Guangzhou City in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, over 1,000 containers carrying 20,000 tons of Chilean cherries arrived last weekend. This was the largest single shipment of cherries since the beginning of the harvest season. read more

The data shows that almond production, which was severely affected by frost and drought in the past two campaigns, has recovered. However, this is not the case for all Spanish growing areas. While in Aragon and Castilla-La Mancha, the harvest is up by 38% and 49% respectively. read more

Many countries and regions have set goals to increase the share of organic farming. For example, the EU has the goal of reaching a 25% share of organic farming by 2030. Some EU member states such as Germany, Austria, or Sweden are even more ambitious. read more

The expansion of the entire organic product range across all categories is one of the main goals of Lidl in Germany. Recent numbers show that organic foods are being increasingly demanded again, and the fresh discount retailer, with its focus on its organic range, is meeting customer needs optimally. read more