The 17th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competitions took place in Leamington, Ontario on June 7, 2024. This event, held in honor of Essex County being the largest greenhouse industry in North America, offers the local greenhouse community a platform to showcase their best produce.
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The Ukrainian Horticultural Association (UHA) predicts a higher export share of berries and a slowdown in domestic consumption in Ukraine.
2024-06-08 00:00
W pomimo nietypowych wzorców pogodowych tej wiosny, produkcja owoców w Ukrainie ma zaspokoić zarówno krajowe, jak i eksportowe zapotrzebowanie. Niemniej jednak, ceny na rynku mogą być nieprzewidywalne, jak donosi EastFruit.
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A new incubation hub has opened for agricultural startups in Huelva.
2024-06-07 13:00
The Provincial Council of Huelva has initiated a two-year, €340,000 project aimed at capturing, incubating, and accelerating innovative ideas for the agricultural and forestry sectors in the region. HuelvaLAB is a digital acceleration and training center that will be located in the Agroexperimental Business.
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The Izmir province in Turkey is helping the Black Sea province of Samsun to increase its exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, as reported by Turkish Agri News.
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According to LNV, a TV and online commercial is being aired to inspire consumers, and the website www.allesoverbiologisch.nl has been set up. The consumer campaign is part of the Organic Action Plan that Minister Piet Adema had previously presented.
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DSLV: Do not jeopardize Europe's success through overregulation.
2024-06-07 12:00
Especially in Germany, as a nation oriented towards both imports and exports, companies in the industrial, trade, and logistics sectors benefit significantly from the free movement of goods within the single market without borders and tariffs. However, without reforms in economic policy, businesses in the Union are at risk.
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From 10 hectares in 2011, the cultivation area increased to 47 hectares last year, surpassing conventional production, which is operated on 19 hectares.
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A regional trend in Germany is currently favoring the production of covered strawberries.
2024-06-07 11:00
Na zachodzie Niemiec biznes producentów i sprzedawców truskawek nie jest już tak prosty i bezproblemowy jak kiedyś. Ale wydaje się, że pojawia się nowa i złota szansa dla tych, którzy chcą zainwestować w najwyższej jakości regionalne dostawy na rynek krajowy.
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The Bundestag decides to amend the Fertilizer Act: More planning security for agriculture.
2024-06-07 11:00
The change in the law had become necessary mainly to avoid high fines due to excessive nitrate pollution. Just last year, the German government had managed to avert a ten-year-long infringement procedure by the EU Commission against Germany.
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Tertius Strauss, a Mozambican citrus farmer and managing director of Verdant Produce Mozambique, is excited about this development: "This is the beginning of an incredible journey. A journey that will continue for generations as we establish a sustainable citrus industry in Mozambique."
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The program is being carried out in the five Pacific island countries of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Tonga, according to Plant & Food Research.
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New Zealand: Kiwi harvest more successful than ever
2024-06-07 10:00
According to reefertrends, this kiwi record is partly attributed to the ideal weather before and during the harvest. Additionally, there were enough harvest helpers. This year's performance stands in stark contrast to the poor yield of 2023, which was marked by a ...
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In the Netherlands, about 25% of all food is wasted, which has enormous implications for the climate and food security. The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce food waste by half by 2030. "We see a group
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DBV: German Parliament misses opportunity for reducing bureaucracy
2024-06-07 09:00
"Insisting on the material flow balance is a missed opportunity for reducing bureaucracy. The material flow balance is not required by European law and was not requested by Germany as part of the infringement procedure. In the wake of the farmers' protests, the Bundestag has"
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Perfection Fresh has won the MOYA 2024 award.
2024-06-07 08:00
Kristie Emerson from Perfection Fresh has been awarded the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award by The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine.
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The Gemüsering greenhouse has been preparing something quite special. They are the only growers in Germany cultivating Kazuti tomatoes from HW Seeds. "They are able to unlock the full genetic potential of this high-quality variety," says Roel Huisman from HW Seeds.
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Robots to boost technology for vegetable growers
2024-06-07 00:00
Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the use of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's
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The countryside is asking the Ministry for the urgent convening of the Drought Committee.
2024-06-07 00:00
ASAJA, COAG, and Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain have demanded the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to urgently convene the Drought Table due to the critical situation of thousands of farmers and ranchers in the most affected regions.
read more"Ostatnio pogoda była dobra, a bataty są obfite."
2024-06-07 00:00
Sweet potatoes are cultivated all across Vietnam, from the northern to the southern regions. They exhibit great adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions. "Sweet potatoes can thrive in diverse soil types due to their adaptability. The hot and dry climate is ideal for their growth."
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Kenya is hosting an international flower expo amid increasing calls for sustainable production.
2024-06-07 00:00
The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, with a focus on sustainable production practices like integrated pest management. The three-day event gathered senior government officials, flower growers, and buyers from 75 countries.
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