Izrael is on the verge of experiencing a significant rise in potato prices, potentially leading to a shortage on store shelves in the coming weeks, according to a report by The Marker citing sources within agricultural organizations. Israel produces approximately 550,000 tons of potatoes. read more

The Sultanate of Oman recorded an 11.6% increase in the value of fruit and vegetable imports, reaching over OMR 110 million between May 2023 and May 2024. The rise in vegetable imports, which saw a 44.9% increase, was in contrast to a slight 2.5% decrease in fruit imports. The UAE and Yemen were the emerging markets in this trend. read more

Był to burzowy poranek, ale na szczęście wszystko było gotowe na czas otwarcia mozaiki kwiatów i roślin w zeszły piątek. Mozaika, zbudowana wzdłuż trasy pierwszego etapu Tour de France Femmes w 's-Gravenzande, została odsłonięta przez byłego kolarza i wielokrotnego mistrza świata. read more

From its humble beginnings in an office with a ping-pong table, Cargolux has evolved into a global cargo behemoth, achieving important milestones along the journey. Were you aware that Cargolux's inaugural flight transported strawberries from New York to Stockholm? They also previously had a partnership with Luxair to operate flights. read more

Wonderful Citrus, the largest citrus producer in North America, utilizes ArcAqua's ozone sanitation technology to enhance the fruit washing systems in their citrus packing facilities in California and Mexico in a sustainable manner. In addition to experiencing significant business advantages, the citrus grower states, read more

The Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas) is pleased to announce that Costa Rica has authorized the export of Brazilian avocados to the Costa Rican market. This achievement is a result of the collaborative efforts between Abrafrutas, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Costa Rican authorities. read more

In the district of Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey, tomato producers have started a march to Ankara, using tractors to block roads in protest against increasing costs and inadequate purchase prices. Starting from Aksakal village, these farmers are dealing with difficulties due to unsold tomatoes and have sought... read more

Potatoes New Zealand proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of Kate Trufitt's appointment as CEO. Since assuming the position in August 2023, Trufitt has shown outstanding leadership, advocating for the interests of potato growers and promoting innovation within the sector. Looking back on her... read more

Ostatnie zatrzymanie importu warzyw z Jordanii z powodu obaw o zanieczyszczenie cholerą podkreśliło zależność Izraela od importowanych produktów rolnych. Z nowym prawem wymagającym informowania klientów o kraju pochodzenia wszystkich produktów rolnych, łatwiej jest śledzić. read more

The Rwandan avocado industry is preparing for the upcoming season launch at the end of September 2024. Seun Rasheed, CEO of SOUK Farms, has announced "significant developments that will transform the avocado sector in Rwanda". Rasheed states: "The production phase is advancing smoothly, and we are" read more

W dniu 5 sierpnia odbył się 17. Międzynarodowy Kongres Torfowisk w Taizhou City, prowincja Zhejiang, Chiny. Kongres trwał pięć dni, a tegorocznym tematem było „Torfowiska w zmieniającym się świecie”. Setki ekspertów z różnych krajów wzięło udział w konferencji, aby dyskutować o globalnych read more

Stefan Pislaru, sales director at Staragro Group SRL, states that it has been a successful season for the export of Moldovan apricots. "Moldova broke a record for apricot exports this season, with 12,000 tons exported compared to 4,000 tons in the previous season. More than 10,000 tons of these apricots were successfully delivered." read more

Na ostatniej Globalnej Konwencji Winogron 2024 międzynarodowi eksperci Chris Dubois i Jerry Clode przeanalizowali trendy konsumpcji winogron stołowych w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Chinach. Podkreślili wpływ mediów społecznościowych na sprzedaż w USA oraz powstającą grupę konsumentów "supermam" w Chinach. read more

Mimo że jest to szczytowy okres dla eksportu czosnku, wysokie koszty wysyłki spowodowały słabsze wyniki na rynku eksportowym w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. Pan Wang, szef działu sprzedaży w Jining Shangzhuo Food Co., Ltd., przedstawił przegląd popularnych odmian czosnku w Chinach oraz bieżącą sytuację. read more

Maliny będą rosły w całym sierpniu ze względu na cieplejsze temperatury, ogłosiła organizacja branżowa British Berry Growers. read more

One of the largest agricultural organizations in Spain is calling on the European Union to provide more support to fruit growers in combating a mosquito infestation that could have a negative impact on fruit production in the eastern part of the country. read more

Egyptian producer-exporter Pico Modern Agriculture will showcase its new varieties of strawberries and grapes at the upcoming Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition in Hong Kong. The company will also introduce avocados and Barhi dates to its product range, as announced by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

The consequence: Once again, there are massive damages in the domestic agriculture. Particularly affected is the state of Tyrol, but there are also localized severe damages in Salzburg. "On a total area of more than 3,500 hectares of agricultural land, according to initial surveys by the read more

Eligible for funding are connectivity equipment such as antennas, especially for so-called Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). Additionally, technologies for environmental monitoring and operational management are supported. This includes, for example, weather stations and cameras, as well as technology for… read more

"Today we are not only self-sufficient in all basic foodstuffs, but we also have one of the most competitive, flexible, and technologically advanced markets in the world," said Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut in Moscow. Freed up niches have been filled by domestic products." read more