Kiedy chodzi o uprawę kwiatów, wszystko zależy od czasu. Producentka kwiatów z Gisborne, Kate Briant, zamieniła jedną karierę skoncentrowaną na wyrobach nietrwałych w sektorze ogrodnictwa, na jeszcze bardziej czasochłonny produkt. "Kiedy kwiat jest gotowy, jest gotowy," powiedziała w programie Country Life. "To nie jest tak jak z... read more

Spanish producers are preparing for another strawberry season. The Fresón de Palos cooperative from Huelva will be the first in the world to start using the ResiYou platform by Bayer, which helps manage pesticide residues.

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In a collaborative effort, the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have unveiled a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing the agricultural output of over 500,000 farm households in Rwanda. This initiative, called the read more

Spanish farmers have revised downward the official estimates for the citrus campaign, with a production estimated at 5.84 million tons, penalized by high temperatures and the increase of pests such as the South African citrus thrips (Scirtothrips aurantii). According to the Ministry... read more

Ticos cassava and other tropical products from Costa Rica, such as chayote, pumpkin, and malanga, have been increasingly popular in the U.S. market. There is a growing demand for them in supermarkets and they are gaining a strong reputation. "Our products are well positioned and recognized in the United States," said a spokesperson. read more

Dounan Flower Market, located in the Chenggong district of Kunming city in China's southwestern Yunnan province, is the largest fresh-cut flower trading market in Asia and a crucial center for Yunnan's floral industry. It handles over 80% of the fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan and neighboring regions. read more

In 2025, consumers at an international level are projected to spend an additional $3.2 trillion, representing a 6% growth compared to 2024. This data comes from the Mid-Year Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2025, a study conducted by NielsenIQ (NIQ), a global leader in the industry. read more

Negotiations are in progress for Cambodia to start exporting durian to the Chinese market, as confirmed by Ngin Chhay, Director General of the General Department of Agriculture. The discussions have advanced to a stage where the required export documentation has been submitted for review by the authorities. read more

Taiwan imports over 135,000 metric tons of apples annually, with domestic supply accounting for less than one percent. It is expected that in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, Taiwan's apple imports will increase to 145,000 metric tons, while domestic supply remains stable at 1250 metric tons. The United States and New Zealand are the main suppliers, with Japan following closely behind. read more

Disruptions in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal have caused an increase in shipping costs, creating ripples in the global economy. Global shipping costs have skyrocketed in the first half of 2024 due to unprecedented disruptions in key maritime routes and escalating operational expenses. The pressure on... read more

Austrian fruit producer Heinz Zinner (right) produces around 4,000 tons of apples per year on 100 hectares of cultivated land. Two-thirds of his acreage is in Burgenland, with the rest in Hungary and Styria. The harvest in Austria is smaller, and the quality and storability have suffered, according to Zinner. read more

Uzbekistan has partnered with South Korea's TMS Global Group to introduce new grape varieties with the aim of increasing local production using advanced agricultural technologies. The Agency for Plant Protection and Quarantine has announced that this collaboration will focus on the. read more

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), emphasized the potential for Thailand's exports to exceed the 2% growth target for the year, with projections suggesting a possible increase to a new peak of $290 billion. read more

The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) has completed its series of regional conferences for 2024. Over the course of the year, the ASCFG organized seven regional conferences throughout North America, gathering a total of 774 members. These two-day events were aimed at celebrating local... read more

The potato supply for the upcoming winter is expected to be abundant. According to Ken Gad of Cambridge Farms, Inc., every storage facility he has spoken with has reported a successful Russet potato harvest. The quality appears to be excellent in most locations. Additionally, most farmers were able to harvest their crops on schedule or even earlier than expected. read more

"All end-of-year budgets have their ups and downs, but this year we can say that the campaign has ended on a high note," says Gianni Raniolo, president of the Consorzio dell'Uva da Tavola di Mazzarrone IGP (Mazzarrone PGI Table Grape Consortium), who, on returning from the LUV fair held in Bari. read more

The Tra Vinh province in the Mekong Delta has been acknowledged for its growing coconut industry, with nine specified cultivation zones spanning more than 1,240 hectares and two packaging plants recently given permission to export fresh coconuts to China. This progress comes after receiving approval from China's General Administration. read more

Scales Corporation Limited announces that China Resources Enterprise Limited has sold their 14.83% stake in Scales. The sale was facilitated by Craigs Investment Partners and involved several institutional and retail investors from New Zealand and Australia. Andy Borland, Managing Director of Scales, confirmed the transaction. read more

Ukraine has joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as its 179th member, according to a report from EastFruit, citing the Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food. read more

Fruit and vegetable importer Gruppo Orsero aims to boost its revenue in Spain and Portugal by €100m over the next five years through the establishment of a new cold storage and packing facility in Seville. read more