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During the summer, peaches become a prominent feature at fruit stalls, in milk tea shops combined with oolong tea, and as a preferred ingredient in shaved ice desserts. Originating from China, where they have been consumed for approximately 4,000 years, peaches see China leading globally in their production. read more

NSW Farmers is encouraging everyone to support a pro-farming rally scheduled to take place in the nation's capital on September 10. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin stated that the rally, which will be held right outside Parliament House, would be a significant moment in the battle to safeguard food and fiber production from anti-farming forces. read more

In Zimbabwe, the requirement for exporters to convert 25% of their dollar revenue into the local currency is impacting the revival of the horticulture sector. This comes after a period of decline following land reforms two decades ago. The country has been on a path to recover its horticultural industry. read more

Morocco has set a new record in its blueberry export sector for the 2023/24 season, which runs from July to June, by exporting 67,300 tonnes of fresh blueberries. This represents a 25% increase compared to the previous season. This growth highlights Morocco's growing presence in the primary read more

The storms off the coast of South Africa caused a bulker vessel named Ultra Galaxy to lose its entire load of fertilizer, run aground, and break apart, resulting in a significant oil and marine fuel spill over a kilometer of a remote Atlantic coastal area a month ago. Two weeks later, the CMA CGA Belem... read more

Woolworths, one of New Zealand's supermarket chains, announced at the Horticulture NZ conference in Tauranga that it is now experiencing a full supply of nearly all locally grown fruits and vegetables for the first time since the disruptions caused by Covid. This improved availability is attributed to an. read more

Od tygodnia 26 ceny ziemniaków w hiszpańskiej prowincji Kastylia i Leon znacznie przewyższają te z poprzedniej kampanii, kiedy już były wysokie w porównaniu do średnich cen z ostatnich 5 sezonów. Obecnie są one podwójne w stosunku do tych z poprzedniego roku. "W rzeczywistości można powiedzieć, że na razie kampania ziemniaczana read more

The Egyptian onion season started in April following a three-month export ban. It's worth noting that last season, there was a shortage of onions in Egypt, leading to record-high prices in the local market. This situation prompted the government to step in and prohibit exports. read more

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the Crew-8 mission, recently posted a video of himself enjoying a wedge of orange. The fresh fruit, delivered by a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft, provided a rare treat in space. In the background, read more

Floodwaters infiltrated Phu Son Hamlet, Ham My Commune, Ham Thuan Nam District, submerging the area early on Wednesday. The swift increase in water levels within 3-4 hours resulted in the flooding of multiple dragon fruit fields and more than 100 homes. Binh Thuan, home to the country's largest. read more

On September 6, 2024, the town of Karczmiska in Poland's Lublin Voivodeship will host Blueberry Factory 2024, an event marking the end of the blueberry harvest season. This gathering has become an annual tradition for blueberry growers, who come together to review the season's outcomes, discuss... read more

NC State University graduate, Dr. Lauren Redpath, achieved success by making a significant contribution to the development of the world's first seedless blackberry variety. According to her, fruits with a more uniform, velvety texture will attract a larger following, which

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Anecoop Group, the leading agri-food cooperative in fruit and vegetable marketing in Spain, is continuing its international expansion. As part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations, its subsidiary in the Czech Republic, Anecoop Praha, inaugurated its new facilities at the end of July. read more

On August 22, the Ministry of Agriculture and Welfare of Farmers of the Republic of India published phytosanitary import requirements for blueberries exported from Poland to India. This marked the end of the process that began in March 2022.

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Once again this year, Egyptian sweet potatoes have entered the market in significant quantities. The crop's success in the commercial sector in recent years has attracted many new growers to the industry, leading to occasional drops in prices. Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, remains optimistic about the... read more

No matter how experienced you are, something as simple as misplacing a sensor can spiral into a never-ending troubleshooting nightmare, disrupting your entire operation. This nightmare doesn't just stay in the grow room, it manifests in your final product. Proper sensor placement in cultivation... read more

South Africa, a major greenhouse gas emitter, is considering options to reduce its reliance on coal. A study proposes that the country could shift its coal-rich Mpumalanga province, which currently plays a significant role in coal production and electricity generation, towards cultivating citrus fruits and marijuana instead. read more

Anecoop's Czech subsidiary, Anecoop Prague, has opened a new facility at the Lipence market, which is the hub for wholesale fresh fruit and vegetables in the Czech Republic and a key location for supplying Eastern European countries. The center was officially inaugurated at the end of July. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has issued a warning about the alarming situation of food production in the Gaza Strip due to Israel's ongoing military attack on the densely populated area since October 7th. read more

After years full of challenges, Italy is still the leading pear producer in Europe and is expected to regain its position in the 2024/25 season with a production that is likely to be acceptable in terms of both quantity and the aesthetic and organoleptic quality of all varieties. read more