The Russians have admitted that vegetable harvests in the occupied left-bank Kherson region will decrease by 30%. The reasons cited for this decline are the destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and low levels of rainfall. This information was reported by the occupying "head" of Kherson. read more

Zawalenie się cen cebuli w Azji Środkowej w sezonie 2023/24, o którym wcześniej ostrzegali analitycy EastFruit w publikacjach takich jak „Bąbelkowa cebula – co zrobią rolnicy z tą nadmierną ilością cebuli od sierpnia?” i „Czy Uzbekistan będzie w stanie uniknąć upadku...” read more

Rijk Zwaan's innovations in vegetable breeding are ensuring the sustainability of the fresh produce sector. The company will showcase some of its solution-focused varieties and concepts at this year's Hort Connections. Australia and New Zealand's largest industry trade show will be held in read more

Growing flat peaches is becoming increasingly popular among Turkish fresh produce growers, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. Afiyon states, "The flat peach, known as the donut peach, is a fruit whose production is on the rise in Turkey. We have included it in our production." read more

The Union of Farmers has detected an unusual and strong attack of a thrips in citrus crops in the south of Alicante, which, due to its virulence, could be the Scirtotrhrips aurantii, originating from Africa and Yemen.

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The Chinese edition of the International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2023 was launched by the China Flower Association at the recently concluded 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. Data indicates that China ranked first globally in terms of production scale for flowers and plants, with a significant production space dedicated to this sector. read more

The first ships are expected to be loaded at the new port of Chancay, located approximately 70 km north of Lima, at the beginning of next year. Cosco Shipping Ports, which operates over 300 terminals in 38 ports, not only in China but also in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), Greece... read more

The 22nd Kunming International Flower Expo of China and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo, also known as the Kunming Flower Expo, which is China's top floral industry trade show, will take place from September 20, 2024 at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. read more

The Russian government is optimizing agricultural supervision in response to frost damage affecting key fruit and vegetable-producing regions. This issue was discussed during a meeting on May 28 between the Russian Prime Minister and the head of the Federal Service, Rosselkhoznadzor. Experts who... read more

Aamiya Fresh Farms grow mangoes in Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of India. The mango season in this region typically runs from May to August. Despite experiencing some extreme weather conditions in recent months, mango production in the area has not been affected, according to Ishant Saini from Aamiya Fresh Farms. read more

From late May to June, as the blueberry seasons in Yunnan and Northeast China come to an end, Shandong blueberries dominate the market. Shandong is one of the primary regions for blueberry production in China. "The advantage of blueberries from Qingdao, Shandong Province, is the variety they offer." read more

Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

Innovation, best practices, and passion are the shared characteristics of the 83 growers, researchers, agronomists, and other industry stakeholders who have been selected as finalists for the Horticulture Awards for Excellence. These awards aim to recognize and showcase the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in the Australian horticulture industry. read more

SAO MAI Agro is a relatively new exporter of fresh and processed fruit from Vietnam, specializing in mango, pineapple, and passion fruit. "This is our first year of market expansion," said Ahn Tran from the company. We typically grow our fruit in the highlands of Vietnam, where the read more

Bigbucks, a Gala mutation from South Africa renowned for its wine red color, has entered a new phase after being granted plant breeders' rights in Australia. "If anyone in Australia wants to plant a Gala-type apple and doesn't include Bigbucks, they are doing themselves a disservice." read more

In Bursa, the "Plastic Greenhouse Covering Renewal Project" was implemented to revitalize unused greenhouses and provide employment opportunities for workers whose greenhouses had no covers or covers that were worn out. The project aimed to promote modern greenhouse cultivation, direct producers towards high-value-added strategic agricultural activities, and boost the local economy. A total of 50 greenhouses were... read more

Zgodnie z raportem EastFruit, wczesna kapusta i cebula z Uzbekistanu trafiły na półki supermarketów w Rydze, na Łotwie. Pomimo znacznej odległości, jaką musiały pokonać te produkty, okazały się być wyjątkowo przystępne cenowo. read more

Dla wielu Chińczyków kupowanie świeżo ściętych kwiatów staje się coraz bardziej częścią codziennego życia, a nie luksusem zarezerwowanym tylko na specjalne okazje, takie jak Walentynki. Ta tendencja jest szczególnie prawdziwa dla Lin Xiaoyun, mieszkańca Pekinu, który kupuje świeże kwiaty niemal co tydzień poprzez transmisje na żywo. read more

Truskawki w Rosji zanotowały wzrost cen o 20% i teraz kosztują 6,15 euro za kilogram i więcej. Ten wzrost kosztów jest częścią szerszego trendu rosnących cen owoców i jagód w całym kraju. Zarówno świeże, jak i konserwowe owoce, w tym truskawki, wiśnie, morele i brzoskwinie, podlegają podwyżkom cen. read more

W centralnej Rosji mrozy w maju okazały się niszczące dla wielu upraw, w tym tradycyjnej porzeczki czarnej. Ta jagoda ma krótki okres kwitnienia, który w tym roku zbiegł się z temperaturami poniżej zera. To drugi rok z rzędu, kiedy niekorzystna pogoda znacząco zmniejszyła plony. read more