The Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) of Bangladesh's Ministry of Industries has officially designated the pineapples from Madhupur upazila in Tangail as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. This certification, signed by Mumin Hasan, the director general of DPDT, officially recognizes the unique quality and characteristics of pineapples grown in Madhupur upazila. read more

In Croatia, a sanitary inspector analysis at the border revealed the presence of the banned pesticide indoxacarb in Turkish tomatoes, with a concentration of 0.032 milligrams per kilogram. This is the second instance within a week where Turkish tomatoes have been found to contain the pesticide. read more

The latest batch of dried figs from Ephesus has been loaded in Turkey for delivery to Tovano in Maasdijk. "These mountain figs are highly valued by experts. The finest figs are sourced from the mountains, where they have the most flesh," says Dillen Langenberg from the nut and dried fruit company. read more

The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) has released the first estimates for the upcoming citrus production season, with a forecasted harvest of 5.842 million tons, slightly lower (-1%) than the previous year. Among the causes mentioned are... read more

The 73rd edition of Flormart, the Green Italy International Exhibition of Horticulture, has begun in Italy on Wednesday. The three-day trade fair in the northern city of Padova has gathered nurserymen, horticultural and floricultural producers, landscapers, and architects to exchange ideas. read more

W roku 2024 producenci śliwek z Mołdawii borykali się z wyzwaniami związanymi z niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi, w tym brakiem letnich opadów deszczu i rekordowo wysokimi temperaturami, które wpłynęły zarówno na plony, jak i jakość śliwek. Uczestnicy rynku przewidują wcześniejsze zakończenie sezonu śliwkowego. Kraj... read more

On July 8, 2024, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, represented by Bart Pauwels, Agricultural Counsellor for Kenya and Tanzania, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Paul Ronoh, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Agriculture. The meeting was held to discuss the upcoming launch of... read more

In Kushtia, Bangladesh, 34 villages in four unions in Daulatpur upazila have been flooded as a result of heavy rainfall and increased water flow from upstream. The affected areas, located near the Padma River, have suffered extensive damage to agricultural lands. Crops such as pulses, chilies, bananas, and... read more

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has announced plans for the development of Vadhvan port, which includes the establishment of a world-class agro-processing unit. This initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity and expand the region's export capabilities. The proposal was... read more

The Greek strawberry is one of the earliest harvested in Europe, beginning in November. However, the most important part of the Greek season is the second half, beginning in March. This is when the first big volumes of the most widely cultivated variety in Greece, Victory, come to market. read more

Microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, play a crucial role in nature. They assist plants in absorbing nutrients and provide protection against diseases. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) will be conducting a study on seed... read more

In the first half of 2024, Morocco reached a new record in blueberry exports, shipping an unprecedented volume to multiple Eastern European countries, as reported by EastFruit. This achievement allowed Moroccan exporters to surpass their total exports from the previous year, thereby... read more

W celu zaawansowania sektora rolniczego Bank Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich (ARDB) z Kambodży oraz Akademia Nauk Guangxi (GXAAS) z Chin podjęły strategiczny krok i sformalizowały partnerstwo. Ta współpraca, określona w Porozumieniu o Współpracy (MoU) podpisanym w Nanning, read more

Sezonowe okno czasowe dla południowoafrykańskich borówek staje się coraz bardziej istotne na rynkach międzynarodowych. Według Barbary Botes, Kierowniczki Obszaru Southern Africa w firmie Fall Creek®, "Nasza region zyskuje uznanie na rynku dzięki wyjątkowej jakości owoców, a detaliści aktywnie... read more

Banana cultivation in Malawi is experiencing a revival after being severely impacted by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), which caused widespread damage to local varieties. This disease, affecting up to 16 African countries, results in substantial yield losses, rendering affected plants unproductive. read more

A vegetable storehouse with a 4,000-ton storage capacity is planned to be built in the Kyzylorda region, as per information provided by the Kazakh Agriculture Ministry via the Kazinform News Agency. The facility will have five cooling chambers, each capable of storing up to 800 tons. read more

In the course of 2023, organic fruits and vegetables entered 80% of Italian households at least once. This percentage gives hope for the future. The data was presented by CSO Italy during the event Made in Nature: Organic Fruits and Vegetables and Neuromarketing. read more

INDUSER once again participates in Fruit Attraction. In this edition, the company will present in Spain one of its most recent innovations: the Coarse Fine Weigher. This machine has been specifically designed

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The representatives of all banana producers in the Canary Islands, the French regions of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and Madeira, Portugal, have completed the development of the new action agenda for the beginning of the new Community budget project. Since their association in 1992, this group has had to read more

"After the table tomato season last year, which saw prices drop as low as €0.30-0.40/kg (particularly between April and May) for cherry tomatoes, we decided to focus on increasing crop diversification," stated Adriana Lo Monaco from Agroenergie Srl. Adriana Lo Monaco is inside a photovoltaic greenhouse. "The next... read more