For the 2024 edition of the Field Days in the Netherlands (24-26 September 2024, Tolweg13 - 1681 ND Zwaagdijk-Oost), Sakata will be showcasing 14 new varieties, alongside an area dedicated to spinach, a hydroponic demonstration, an onion display, and more than 100 vegetable varieties perfectly. read more

Eksport cebuli do Indonezji ma zostać wznowiony bez konieczności wcześniejszej fumigacji bromkiem metylu przed wysyłką, po udanych negocjacjach. Wcześniej, w grudniu 2023 roku, wprowadzenie regulacji przez indonezyjskich urzędników, które wymagało tej fumigacji, spowodowało zatrzymanie eksportu. Ten okres przerwy miał wpływ na... read more

W obliczu trudnych warunków pogodowych, gospodarstwa dyniowe w Ohio i Illinois doświadczają przeciwstawnych losów. W Ohio, stanowa susza spowodowała, że Departament Rolnictwa USA ogłosił 22 hrabstwa jako obszary dotknięte klęską żywiołową. Pomimo tych warunków, White House Fruit Farm w… read more

W ciągu pierwszych siedmiu miesięcy Wietnam zanotował wzrost eksportu duriana na rynki, takie jak Tajlandia, Hongkong i Korea Południowa, z dwucyfrowym wzrostem rok do roku. Chiny nadal pozostają głównym rynkiem, z eksportem zwiększającym się o prawie 53% do 1,47 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. read more

The guava harvest from the Calvillo region in Mexico has just begun, and overall, the fruit supply is currently low. "The supply is increasing, but not as much as it did last year at this time," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits, citing a lack of spring rains. read more

In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more

The new season for fragrant pears from Shanxi, China, started in August. This year, prolonged high temperatures during the growing season have resulted in a decrease in the total production of fragrant and Gong pears. However, the percentage of high-quality, ready-to-market fruits has increased in Shanxi. read more

Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand company and a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, will be present on September 14th and 15th at Punta Marina (Ravenna) at the Kalemana Festival, the largest Italian experience festival that combines yoga, sports, and wellness. This event is now in its third year. read more

South African farmers Dean and Deon Barnard have cultivated the world's heaviest plum, weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz). read more

More than 300 farms with protected and open-air crops distributed across Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, and America make up Koppert's global network of demonstration fields aimed at showing farmers how to properly manage control strategies. read more

Açaí, originating from Pará, accounts for 87.3% of Brazil's total production, establishing the state as a significant player in the country. This dominance is a result of advanced cultivation techniques and strategic management, boosting the sector's economic importance. The Amazon Foundation for read more

Boerenbond, Groene Kring, and Ferm address the challenges they face with a playful gesture on Brussels' Martelaarsplein. They use the board game, Game of the Goose, to highlight the difficulties they encounter. Negotiators for the Flemish government have been called upon to find solutions that will support Flemish farmers. read more

Macfrut (with a 40% increase in turnover in 2024) is increasingly looking towards the Middle East and African markets. The presentation of the 42nd edition in Cairo, following previous editions in Doha, Riyadh, and Expo Dubai, confirms this trend. Egypt as an international partner, with the Lazio Region playing a leading role, focusing on potatoes. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, which took place in Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, attracted 280 Chinese exhibitors, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Exhibitors from different Chinese regions, such as Sichuan, Hebei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi, displayed a diverse array of products. Many exhibitors offered... read more

Frutadeli, one of the main producers and exporters of bananas in Ecuador, continues to excel in the global banana market. While Ecuador may not be the largest banana producer in the world, it is the leading exporter known for the quality of its fruit. According to CEO Sandra Monroy, Frutadeli has read more

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Mołdawia zgłosiła wzrost eksportu winogron do Unii Europejskiej o 125% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2023 roku. Dumitru Alaiba, wicepremier i minister rozwoju gospodarczego, ujawnił te statystyki, podkreślając wzrost eksportu winogron do. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) welcomes the official launch of the Federal Parliamentary Friends of Fresh Produce, a new bipartisan group established to support and advocate for Australia's fresh produce industry. The launch event, to be held at Parliament House on Wednesday. read more

Sonia Umurungi, Managing Director of Green Dreams Ltd, believes that there is a significant need to simplify the process of exporting coffee, avocados, and horticultural products in Rwanda. She stated, "Simplifying export procedures is crucial for farmers, as the current complexities have a negative impact on our competitiveness." read more

"It has been a plum season with its ups and downs so far," reports plum importer Jan Gütinger in response to an inquiry. "On June 18, we were able to offer the first Serbian early plums of the Rana variety (Cacaks Frühe), the earliest ever. We then continued with Cacaks Schöne from Bosnia at the end of June." read more

Passion fruits have been added to the list of Vietnamese fruits officially exported to Australia, becoming the fifth type of fruit to be included after mangoes, longans, lychees, and dragon fruits. The announcement was made during a ceremony on September 9, held by the Plant Protection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture. read more