The woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) is a formidable parasite of apple trees present all over the world; in recent years, it has been proving to be increasingly dangerous even in Italian apple orchards. Thanks to Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago from the Navarra Foundation, we are discovering more. read more

"The past few weeks, we have been experiencing heavy rainfall which has affected the growth of our flowers," says Paul Mwangi, who works at the flower nursery and exporter Zedgee Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya. "Weather conditions have a significant impact on our outdoor flower cultivation. Any type of extreme weather, such as drought or excessive rain, can influence the condition of the flowers." read more

The bouquet of roses that consumers purchase worldwide typically comes from Europe, Africa, or South America. However, there is another country that is often overlooked but produces a significant amount of flowers, and that is China. "The potential is huge, and we see... read more

Dzięki słonecznej pogodzie, która ostatnio panuje, sprzedaż arbuzów przeżywa dobry okres. „Obserwujemy to na rynku krajowym, ale kiedy słońce zaczyna świecić w krajach skandynawskich, sprzedaż naprawdę nabiera tempa” - mówi Jacob Aktalan z firmy MG Fruit z siedzibą w Ridderkerk. „Aktualnie otrzymujemy...” read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce and Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, a leading producer of biotechnological solutions, have announced a partnership to explore ways to maximize the utilization of Fresh Del Monte's pineapple residues through the use of biofertilizers. read more

Egypt is well-known for its exports of grapes and oranges, but one company is now looking to expand its offerings by exporting Egyptian bananas. "We will begin exporting our bananas to Europe by the end of June," says Mina Maged, Sales Manager at Mimac. "We have already been exporting some bananas to Europe." read more

In order to assess the frequency of pollinator visits to the most popular annual flowers and the differences among cultivars, we studied 3-6 cultivars of petunia, impatiens, begonia, geranium, pansy, and New Guinea impatiens. These six annual flowers make up 46.6% of all annual flowers sold in garden centers. read more

About ten years ago, the landscape surrounding the towns of Mórrope and Olmos, in the Peruvian province of Lambayeque, underwent a rapid transformation, with its arid desert lands turning into vast fields teeming with life. This change was not just due to the cultivation of lush blueberry, avocado, and table read more

Watch Parit Shah, Owner of Silpack Industries, speak at the recently concluded Flower Logistics Africa 2024 conference on the topic of "Innovations in packaging to enhance the competitiveness of African flowers in the global market." The event was organized by Logistics Update Africa on March 27, 2024, in Nairobi, and drew... read more

Fhumulani Ratshitanga, CEO of Fruit South Africa (FSA), states that for the fresh fruit industry in South Africa, working alone and operating in isolation is as obsolete as depending on a horse and cart for transportation. "The R63 billion export-oriented fresh fruit industry…" read more

Watch Parit Shah, Owner of Silpack Industries, speak about "Innovations in packaging to enhance competitiveness of African flowers in global markets" at the recently concluded Flower Logistics Africa 2024. The event was organized by Logistics Update Africa on March 27, 2024, in Nairobi, and attracted... read more

The prominent South African fruit marketer, Tru-Cape, has once again partnered with the retailer Food Lover's Market to address food insecurity in the country. read more

The tracking model focuses on the EU market, forecasting the supply in the market and demonstrating how it aligns with the expected demand. This allows lemon exporters targeting the EU market to see where the supply meets the demand. read more

Sezon na południowoafrykańskie borówki rozpoczął się na północy kraju, i oczekuje się, że pierwsze wysyłki eksportowe rozpoczną się w ciągu czterech tygodni. read more

On the first day of the fair, the Agricultural Transformation Program (ATP) of the Democratic Republic of Congo was presented. Philippe Ngwala Malemba, the national coordinator of the Social Fund implementing the plan, along with agricultural scientist Alphonse Roger Ntoto, explained. read more

The healing benefits of gardening for survivors of torture will be celebrated at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in a garden that also showcases the work of a charity actively opposing the government's plans to deport individuals to Rwanda. This politically themed garden is set to be one of the highlights of the show. read more

Farmers and enthusiastic gardeners are being urged to watch out for a toxic pest plant that will flower in June. Originally from South Africa, Cape Tulip, characterized by its salmon pink flowers with a yellow center, is harmful to both humans and livestock. It has been present in New Zealand since the 1940s. read more

In the spirit of 60 years of bilateral relations between Kenya and the Netherlands, we are stepping back in time to delve into the history of our robust connections. The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) was established in 1996 by Kenyan growers and exporters of cut-flowers. 2024 will mark their 28th year of operation. read more

The therapeutic benefits of gardening for torture survivors will be highlighted at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in a garden that also raises awareness for a charity actively opposing the government's plans to deport individuals to Rwanda. This garden is set to be one of the most politically charged displays at the show. read more

In the spirit of 60 years of bilateral relations between Kenya and the Netherlands, we are revisiting the history of our strong ties. The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) was established in 1996 by Kenyan growers and exporters of cut flowers. 2024 marks their 28th year of operation. read more