Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the adoption of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's costs. read more

W regionie o wysokiej żyzności Almeria, szczególnie w El Ejido, firma Manier Seeds niedawno zorganizowała wydarzenie dotyczące walki z wirusem pomidora o nazwie Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). Ich próby, które prezentowały różnorodne odmiany odpornych pomidorów, przyciągnęły różnorodną publiczność, w tym ekspertów technicznych z firmy Manier. read more

Sezon 2024 na świeże gruszki w Chinach rozpoczął się. W prowincji Hebei, świeże gruszki zaczęto zbierać w pierwszym tygodniu lipca. Pomimo doświadczenia silnego śniegu i niskich temperatur zimą, świeże gruszki dobrze wyrosły, bez znaczącego wpływu na jakość czy plony dzięki korzystnej pogodzie. read more

A fresh export volume of 40,000 tons is predicted for oranges. According to the USDA analysis, geopolitical events, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, have posed significant challenges for Moroccan exports. read more

Yossi Zaphrir, the founder and, until very recently, the hands-on director of Top Eden Fruits in Israel, passed away last month at the age of 93. read more

If previously there were 56,000 tons in-shell at 3.5% moisture content (equivalent to 60,000 tons in-shell at 10% moisture content), the quantity is now 50,830 tons in-shell at 3.5% moisture content (or 54,500 tons in-shell at 10% moisture content). read more

UK-based Tropic Biosciences has received non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) exempt status for its non-browning banana from the Philippines Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry. This authorization allows for the importation and cultivation of the GMO banana in the Philippines, a prominent banana-producing country. read more

The versatility of science and technology has significantly improved the quality of floriculture in Yunnan Province in southwest China. The province has transitioned from being a traditional flower producer to a modern one that utilizes technology for processing and marketing. Yunnan Province has successfully exported fresh-cut flowers worth 570 million yuan (approximately 80 million dollars). read more

Zespri, the New Zealand giant and world leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is facing the fruit's commercial season with New Zealand origin, which is proceeding according to expectations, with positive sales and consumption trends in Italy. read more

His name is nothing more than a play on words that refers to the fruit that inspires it: here is Ecovado, the sustainable and locally sourced "fake" avocado. Born from the research of Iranian scholar and designer residing in London, Arina Shokouhi, and reported by the publication today.it, Ecovado is created. read more

Inżynierowie Uniwersytetu Waikato wprowadzili serię robotycznych rozwiązań mających na celu rozwiązanie problemu niedoboru siły roboczej w sektorze ogrodniczym. Te innowacje zostały zaprezentowane na targach Mystery Creek Fieldays, gdzie zaprezentowano prototypy przeznaczone do uprawy borówki, winorośli oraz ogólnie pojętej ogrodnictwa. read more

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has adjusted the forecast for the 2024 macadamia crop due to unfavorable weather conditions being the main contributing factor. The latest forecast now predicts a production of 50,830 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (equivalent to 54,500 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture), a decrease from the previous estimate. read more

W ostatnim orzeczeniu Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg, Rosja, ekwadorska firma Frutadeli S.A. wygrała pozew przeciwko rosyjskiemu odpowiednikowi LLC "Troya Import" dotyczący umowy dostawy bananów, co skutkowało wydaniem nakazu zapłaty w wysokości niemal 750 000 dolarów. Według "Delovoy Peterburg," Frutadeli S.A. read more

"The government's focus on efficiencies has cut so deep that it risks our collective capabilities and momentum in global partnerships," said Brendan O'Connell, CEO of industry umbrella group AgriTechNZ, representing 180 New Zealand member organizations generating most of the sector's €460 million. read more

Produkcja brzoskwiń i nektarynek w Chinach szacowana jest na 17,6 miliona ton metrycznych (MMT) w roku marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 (styczeń-grudzień), nieznacznie wyższa niż w poprzednim roku. Poważne upały i susza dotknęły części północnych Chin, w tym główne prowincje produkujące brzoskwinie/nektarynki. read more

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is once again promoting research projects, this time on the topic of "Agroecological Innovations for Territorial Markets" in the Sub-Saharan, South, and Southeast Asian regions. With the new funding announcement, the read more

On July 4th, nearly 100 representatives of Zespri global distributors from over 20 countries and regions in Europe and Asia visited Joy Wing Mau Group for the kiwifruit marketer's distributor symposium. read more

The Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) started operating over 100 years ago and has since grown to become one of Australia's largest citrus packer-marketers. As part of the Sunraysia cooperative, MFC collaborates with over 120 growers to supply Australian citrus products both locally and internationally. They export to more than 30 markets, with a focus on Australia's domestic market as well as international markets. read more

Chinese office workers are growing bananas on their desks to alleviate workplace stress. This trend, known as "stop anxiety bananas," involves buying green bananas on the stem and placing them in water-filled vases to ripen over a week. Popular on Xiaohongshu, this practice is seen as a fun way to reduce stress. read more

The Turkish trade show Interfresh Eurasia will be held in Izmir, between September 26-28, 2024 this year, instead of Antalya. However, that's not the only thing that's new this year, says Murat Özer, general coordinator of the Interfresh Eurasia event: "This year's Interfresh Eurasia stands out." read more