The range spanned from extreme heat to prolonged drought to heavy rainfall events causing floods, the Agricultural Information Centre reports. "These weather whims will increase in the future. Accordingly, plant breeding is required in response to these challenges faced by agriculture." read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prepared to bring together the global fresh produce industry in Asia once again when it comes back to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. read more

On 26 August, HE Mohamad Bin Sabu, Minister of Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, HE Datuk Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, Secretary General of Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, and HE Suraya Pauzi, Consul General of Malaysia in Guangzhou, visited Joy Wing Mau Group. read more

The apple harvest has begun: Domestic farmers all over Germany are now picking crunchy, fresh apples once again. And the harvest outlook, while not great, is still better than in 2017, which was a historically poor year for apples due to the weather. Around 734,000 tonnes of apples are expected to be harvested. read more

Turkey's cherry production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25 is expected to decrease from last year's record, but it is still the third largest on record. Despite the decrease in production, cherry exports are forecasted to reach an all-time high as growers prioritize sales abroad due to higher demand. read more

In the first eight months of the year, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly US$4.6 billion, showing a 29 percent increase from the previous year. Thailand is expected to continue its strong growth in importing these products. According to customs data, Vietnam Fruit. read more

Share Logistics, a global provider of supply chain services, has announced the acquisition of Allways Transport, a logistics services provider with bases in the Netherlands and Bonaire, specializing in the Dutch Caribbean region. This acquisition is a significant milestone in Share Logistics' long-term strategy. read more

The NFF Horticulture Council has reiterated its demand for stricter government regulations on supermarket trading practices as annual profits are disclosed by the big publicly traded companies. Council chair, Jolyon Burnett, stated that the outcomes would be self-evident, emphasizing that not even a cost-of-living crisis would deter their stance. read more

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), working in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine, totaling 1,300 kilos or approximately 2,866 pounds. The operation took place during a traffic stop in Dekalb County. The confiscated drugs were... read more

Halfway through the Egyptian sweet potato season, prices are falling due to increasing supply and fierce competition between exporters. Gehan Elshrief, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, reports on the progress of the campaign. Gehan says: "At the beginning of the season, prices were" read more

Chile and India have agreed to collaborate on resolving market access issues for Indian mangoes and pomegranates, and also exploring opportunities to increase trade in various agricultural products. The agreement was reached during bilateral discussions involving Chilean Agriculture Minister Esteban. read more

Imports of citrus fruits from the southern hemisphere, including South Africa and South America, have declined this year. This decrease is already becoming evident in the initial purchases made in Spanish orchards before the start of the mandarin and orange seasons. "South African Orri, Nadorcott, and read more

It may come as a surprise to many to learn that the oldest avocado tree in Europe is not located on the shores of the Mediterranean, but in Porrúa, a small parish in the council of Llanes, in the Spanish region of Asturias. This tree, which is now 118 years old, was... read more

Sztuczna inteligencja (AI) zakłóca branże, umożliwiając komputerom naukę i wykonywanie zadań, które kiedyś wymagały ludzkiego przetwarzania. W kontrolowanej uprawie roślin (CEA), AI oferuje potencjał optymalizacji zarządzania uprawami i kontroli środowiskowej dla bardziej efektywnej uprawy. read more

W tym roku wyjątkowy sezon grzybowy w Estonii doprowadził do znacznego spadku cen kurtek. Według Ainu Palovera, który kupuje te popularne grzyby hurtowo w hrabstwach Võru i Põlva, podobna sytuacja miała miejsce osiem lat temu. Obfitość kurtek w read more

Italian watermelons have been in short supply for several weeks, causing prices to gradually rise. Salvatore Lotta, the sales manager of O.P. Agricola Campidanese, has conducted an initial evaluation of the current production and sales season after approximately three months. "This campaign is..." read more

Heartland grows apples in Nelson, New Zealand, with the majority cultivated on the stony soil of the Waimea plains. This soil composition provides a favorable mix of water and nutrients for the various apple varieties grown. The recent completion of the Waimea Dam guarantees a reliable water supply for the future. "We cultivate approximately 350 hectares." read more

Chile's citrus exports to Japan, primarily focused on lemons, have seen a significant increase. As of week 31, Chile has exported 56,324 tons of lemons, which is 32% more than during the same period in the previous season. Of the lemons exported, 61.9% were sent to the United States, while 34.7% were sent to Asia. read more

Eurogroep CEO Jan Bakker says, "Our expansion in capabilities requires us to expand both our services and the markets we address. Our customers have come to count on us for innovation and we will meet their needs and provide the same exceptional value to a new group of clients and partners." read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has announced the approval for the importation of 16,000 metric tons (MT) of yellow onions by the end of the year, due to depleting stocks. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. disclosed the decision following a memorandum from the Bureau of Plant Industry. read more