North of the Gironde, the current asparagus season is similar to the situation in the south of France. The season is described as early and consistent, with moderate volumes and minimal fluctuations in production. The market is stable and prices are strong. "The season started at the end of... read more

Portugal intends to adopt the "traffic light" nutritional labeling system for food products on the market. read more

W środkowej Azji istnieje kraj, który doświadcza znacznego wzrostu w sektorze owoców i warzyw: Turkmenistan. Początkowo skupiony na rynku krajowym, jego produkty są teraz także eksportowane. Niektóre firmy nawiązują kontakty z Europą i będą obecne na najbliższej edycji. read more

Cristiana Furiani reports that after introducing the high-quality fresh-cut radicchio range at Fruit Logistica in February, the product has received excellent feedback not only in Italy but also from foreign retailers, particularly from Germany, Northern Europe, and Dutch importers. read more

The lettuce export campaign in the producing areas of south-east Spain is expected to end 10 to 15 days earlier than initially planned. This is due to the accelerated growth of lettuce caused by higher temperatures experienced since the previous winter. The low prices of top-quality lettuce have led to an increase in the consumption of processed... read more

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the company responsible for developing and growing the Arctic® apple varieties, has been given approval by Canadian regulatory agencies to move forward with the commercialization of their newest apple variety, Arctic Gala. Health Canada (HC) has informed OSF that they have no read more

Na ubiegłym tygodniu Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) udało się do Almaty w Kazachstanie na targi GreenHouse 2024 z dużą delegacją członków DGD i partnerów strategicznych. Daria van der Heijden, deweloper biznesu w DGD, podsumowuje udany tydzień, podczas którego nawiązano cenne kontakty.

Last week, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) traveled to Almaty in Kazakhstan for the GreenHouse 2024 trade fair with a large delegation of DGD members and strategic partners. Daria van der Heijden, business developer at DGD, reflects on a successful week in which valuable contacts were established. read more

The House of Representatives is monitoring the situation of local onion farmers in the Philippines to guarantee a steady supply and stable prices. The House Committee on Agriculture, in partnership with various government agencies, is investigating strategies to prevent hoarding and manipulation. read more

From April 8 to April 10, the 2024 China (Shanghai) Floral and Tourism Industry Conference and the 8th China Tulip Conference are being held in Shanghai. The main goal of the conference is to promote innovation in the floral and tourism industry and to enhance competitiveness. Participants include representatives from flower companies, read more

Ostatnia edycja targów HortEx Vietnam, która odbyła się od 13 do 15 marca w Centrum Wystawienniczym i Konwencjonalnym w Ho Chi Minh, przyciągnęła rekordową liczbę 7 159 gości handlowych z Wietnamu i sąsiednich krajów. Jeśli chcesz zobaczyć wrażenia z edycji z 2024 roku, sprawdź. read more

"We are a small company and have been breeding vegetable seeds commercially for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The father-son owned company considers itself a small player in the world of vegetable seeds, highly specializing in. read more

W północnej Irlandii, ciągłe opady deszczu znacząco wpłynęły na sektor rolniczy, w szczególności dotykając plantatorów ziemniaków. Paul Hamilton, plantator z ósmej generacji z hrabstwa Down, doniósł, że zalanym wodą polom uniemożliwiono zbieranie plonów, co potencjalnie prowadzi do znacznego...

In Northern Ireland, persistent rainfall has significantly impacted the agricultural sector, particularly affecting potato farmers. Paul Hamilton, an eighth-generation farmer from Co Down, reported that waterlogged fields have prevented the harvesting of crops, potentially leading to substantial... read more

According to José Ángel Crespo, "90 percent of Mexico's production is focused on the United States market, but it is very important to be able to

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The United Kingdom is ready to step up in the potato industry thanks to the use of precision agriculture technologies, as reported by FutureFarming.com. read more

The executive director of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporters (Abrafrutas), Eduardo Brandão, is actively participating in the Agricultural Auxiliary Industry Trade Mission in Almería, Spain, in 2024. Invited by the Spanish Government, this initiative aims at fostering. read more

The 2024 China (Shanghai) Floral and Tourism Industry Conference and the 8th China Tulip Conference will be held in Shanghai from April 8 to April 10. The purpose of the conference is to promote innovation in the floral and tourism industry and strengthen competitiveness. Participants from various flower companies will attend the conference. read more

In the changing world of cultivating highbush blueberries, the significance of quality, freshness, and packaging is crucial in order to attain the best pricing. This shift in approach has been welcomed by small-scale farmers who are now using compact sorting and weighing technologies. read more

The House of Representatives is monitoring the situation of local onion farmers in the Philippines to guarantee a steady supply and stable prices. The House Committee on Agriculture, working with different government agencies, is looking into strategies to prevent hoarding and manipulation. read more

The Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan started this morning, and there seems to be a high level of interest as visitors from around the world are making their way to the exhibition. Over the course of three days, 130 companies from 10 different countries, including the Netherlands, are presenting their products and services. read more