The melon campaign has already started in the Spanish Region of Murcia, where, according to Felipe López, managing director of Gregal, the volumes are currently limited, "but the quality is really good." "The yields of these first early plantings, which were carried out in February, have..." read more

Javo has now become a member of AVAG, joining the ranks of horticultural suppliers. The company, based in Noordwijkerhout (the Netherlands), is well-known for its potting machines. Over time, its product range has grown to include tray automation and transport systems. read more

The Egyptian onion season is progressing smoothly. Egypt dominates the red onion market with no competition, while the Netherlands holds a strong position in the yellow onion market, according to Zayed Lasheen, CEO of AfriGoodGrow. Lasheen stated, "This season, the quantities of Egyptian red onions are massive, which..." read more

Nocne przymrozki na Ukrainie poważnie uszkodziły plony w "Sady Poltavshchyny", gospodarstwie specjalizującym się w ogrodnictwie i uprawie warzyw. Właściciel Roman Tsinchenko donosi, że 90% ich wiśni, prawie wszystkie jabłka i znaczna część śliwek zostały utracone. Niektóre obszary nie zostały dotknięte. read more

The EU has initiated compliance proceedings against the Republic of Colombia due to its failure to adhere to rulings made by the WTO Panel and Appeal Arbitrators regarding anti-dumping duties on imports of frozen fries from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Colombia has stated that it has... read more

The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) of Spain is urging European authorities to place the entire Eastern Cape Province of South Africa under quarantine. This region has nearly 25,000 hectares of citrus orchards, representing 26% of the country's citrus production. This decision comes in response to the Citrus Research. read more

Lidl unveils 'Italy's greenest supermarket'. Lidl Italia has opened what it describes as Italy's most eco-friendly supermarket outlet. The new supermarket in Villafranca di Verona, which replaces the existing Lidl store at the same location, was designed and built with sustainability in mind. read more

The Primaflor Foundation has funded the construction of a reinforcement school for the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in the village of Santhe Kudlur (in the Adoni region, in the state of Andhra Pradesh) that will benefit

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The International Seed Federation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. During its annual conference, the ISF World Seed Congress, the global seed industry is commemorating this milestone. For this special occasion, the main group of conference participants traveled to the Netherlands, along with less frequent attendees... read more

An algorithm developed through a partnership between the Queensland and Victorian governments and Hort Innovation Australia can accurately forecast the shelf life of mangoes and stone fruit. The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is currently inviting expressions of interest for commercial use of this technology. read more

Na podstawie rekomendacji Krajowej Izby Rolnictwa (NAK) i MAGOSZ, węgierskie Ministerstwo Spraw Wewnętrznych ogłosiło "przedłużony okres deficytu wody". W takich okresach rolnikom zezwala się na nawadnianie bez pozwolenia wodnego przez maksymalnie 30 dni, pod warunkiem, że powiadomią o tym. read more

Polska zajmuje trzecie miejsce pod względem produkcji marchwi w Unii Europejskiej, ustępując Niemcom i Francji. Jednak w ostatnich latach obserwuje się spadek produkcji marchwi, głównie z powodu niedoborów wody. Istnieje zauważalna korelacja między znaczącym spadkiem produkcji a suszami. read more

A nation that is almost a continent, with significant fresh produce production that is never enough and always seeking new technologies - this is India. India attended Macfrut for the first time with a large stand and one of the most representative companies of the country. read more

The Sapam Group, established in 1962 and located in eastern France, recently hosted an open house on May 7th to mark the opening of its new 10,000 m² warehouse to its partners, clients, and suppliers. This event signifies a significant milestone in enhancing the group's logistics capabilities and improving its service to clients. read more

Discussions about the future of the agricultural sector in the Netherlands, especially the greenhouse horticulture sector, often emphasize the country's global reputation for innovation. However, this innovative strength is sometimes not fully recognized within the country. A day spent touring with an expert... read more

According to the 2023 Agricultural Census brochure by the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS), Serbia is home to 508,325 agricultural households, mostly family farms (506,323). The country's total land area covers 3.94 million hectares, with 3.23 million hectares (82.1%) designated as agricultural land. read more

The Cabinet of Ministers in Uzbekistan has established "recommended" export prices for 60 types of fruits and vegetables, setting a minimum threshold below which these products cannot be exported. This directive is intended to support exporters, but some experts argue that it may have a negative impact on exports... read more

The "Kuban Gardeners' Union" has released a public statement calling for a ban on apple imports to Russia. The union members argue that they are capable of satisfying the market demand with their abundant domestic harvests and extensive initiatives to develop the region's fruit orchards. According to the Union, read more

The demand for fast and precise testing for the presence of ToBRFV is high not only in Europe but also in the United States and Canada. Pathogens frequently cross national boundaries. Shortly after Spark Radar launched their initial virus test kit on the market, they noticed that there was a... read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, stated that the availability of apples from Poland is similar to that of the previous season at this time. He mentioned, "Our current apple stocks are still quite similar to the stock levels we had last season." read more