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The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that threatens bananas, a critical food source worldwide. This partnership aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for global food security. read more

With over 40 years of experience in the industry and a production capacity that positions them as the largest nursery in Spain specializing in subtropical seedlings, Viveros Brokaw excels in the production of trees with clonal rootstocks, which are becoming increasingly sought after by growers. read more

The City Government of Tagum, in collaboration with the Tagum City Tourism Arts and Culture Council Inc., the Floriculture Industry of Davao Inc. (Fidi), and the Tagum City Garden Club, will host the International Floriculture Congress 2024. This event aims to promote the vibrant floriculture industry. read more

In the final months of its 50th anniversary year, Planasa, a global leader in the agri-food sector specializing in developing new berry varieties, will take part in the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, an event it has been participating in for over ten years. In this setting, Planasa emphasizes the read more

Eva Pérez, president of the pepper sector at Proexport, stated that the pepper season in the Region of Murcia, which lasted from March to August, was highly successful. She highlighted the excellent production volume, quality, and sales figures achieved during this period. "This year, we have had very favorable weather conditions," said Pérez. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny te są średnimi krajowymi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami pobieranymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Gwatemala, doświadczyła pozytywnej zmiany, ze swoją read more

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has proposed that China expand market access for Vietnamese agricultural products, such as citrus fruits, custard apples, and rose apples. This proposal was put forward during a meeting on September 30 in Beijing with Chinese Vice. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has announced the launch of Tenderland, a new packaged vegetable brand for the North American market. The brand emphasizes the company's respect for the land, the soil, and its workers, showcasing the care it takes throughout the entire process. read more

Great success for the participation in the G7 Agriculture of Ortigia for the Consortium for the Protection of the PGI Pachino Tomato, which, during the various days of the summit, welcomed thousands of visitors and enthusiasts of the Sicilian red gold in its space within the Sicily Region stand. read more

The days of daily auction pricing for Swedish cucumbers are over. Odlarlaget, the Swedish Growers' Association, has embraced AI to establish a more stable and competitive supply of domestically grown greenhouse vegetables and fruits for the Swedish market. This transition benefits its members. read more

The South African table grape industry anticipates that the volumes inspected for export in the upcoming 2024/2025 season will increase by around 1% compared to the actual volumes inspected in the 2023/2024 season. A national crop estimate of 76.4 million cartons is expected. read more

Ze względu na niekorzystną równowagę handlową z Chinami, Rosja doświadcza wzrostu liczby kontenerów, zwłaszcza w okresach zwiększonej liczby chińskich eksportów. Spowodowało to nadmiar pustych kontenerów w Moskwie i innych kluczowych węzłach transportowych, jak donosi RZD-partner. Spedytorzy, stając w obliczu tej sytuacji. read more

The sweet potato harvest in Israel is ongoing, with a "great yield," but shortages are expected due to increasing demand from neighboring countries. Guy David, Head of Israel's Sweet Potato Industry Association, stated, "We have great yields and good crops." He also mentioned that they have workers from Thailand. read more

The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) anticipate that the potato output for the 2024/25 marketing year (MY) in the region will surpass the 22.7 million tonnes produced in 2023/24. This forecast is due to an increase in the planted area across the EU-4 (Netherlands, France,…) read more

The heavy rainfall in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan last week has caused significant damage to local agriculture. Fields that were just starting to recover from the effects of the January 1 earthquake have now been inundated by heavy rain. Farmers who have been affected by this natural disaster expressed their distress. read more

W okresie od stycznia do sierpnia tego roku, Gruzja importowała winogrona o wartości ponad 3 miliony dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 2,8% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku. W 2023 roku kraj importował winogrona o wartości 2,9 miliona dolarów. W tym roku Gruzja pozyskała winogrona od następujących dziesięciu głównych dostawców. read more

Seed meets Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. At this special edition, international trade visitors easily found the exhibition hall at Vertify in Zwaagdijk, the Netherlands. "We need new things," said Johan Kos during the exhibitor drinks after the second fair. read more

Holland: Retail turnover up by almost 2% in August
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that retail turnover in August 2024 was 1.8% higher compared to August 2023. Sales volume also saw an increase of 1.5%. Turnover in supermarkets decreased by 2.6%, while turnover in specialty shops increased by 9.7%.
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Ten raport USDA skupia się na corocznej produkcji i konsumpcji orzechów drzew w Turcji. Produkcja pistacji w Turcji w roku marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 ma szansę osiągnąć nowy rekord z powodu wielu czynników. Oczekuje się większych wolumenów produkcji i większych niż zwykle zapasów na początek sezonu. read more

Lychees in Australia heavily rely on pollination services provided by a variety of insects, with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) playing a crucial role. A report from 2024 highlights that 80% of the lychee crop yield depends on the pollination services of both managed and wild bees. read more