This year's blueberry cultivation season started dramatically for some growers. Blueberry bacterial canker, a disease caused by bacteria of the Pseudomonas genus, has spread to an unprecedented scale. In many regions of Poland, growers are observing this phenomenon. read more

In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilograms of tomatoes, which is 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilograms it exported in 2023. On the other hand, tomato imports decreased by 12.1%, totaling 209.72 million kilograms, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from ICEX and the Tax Agency. read more

The fruit cultivation sector in Ukraine is reporting negative effects from recent drought and frost conditions. Stone fruits, such as apricots, have been hit the hardest, with some apricot farms experiencing losses of up to 100% in certain areas. Cherry crops are also facing reductions of 30-50%. Deputy Head of the sector, Denys Marchuk, has noted these challenges. read more

Visiting De Kemp company in March in the Netherlands, I had the opportunity to learn about the planned cultivation of rosettes (tips) intended for the production of various types of potted plants. They are harvested in the summer and used for the production of different types of seedlings in pots. read more

The raspberry variety Zawadi® (ABB136), developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), is experiencing substantial growth in Southern Europe. Growers in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are scaling up production to meet the increasing demand from European retailers. In the first year of this expansion, the adoption of Zawadi® has been remarkable. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and in Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key topics of the first symposium of the Melon Mantovano Igp, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in Mantova. The event is organized by the Consortium for enhancement and protection. read more

On June 2, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris received over two tonnes of Vietnamese lychees, marking the initial shipment of this year's produce to France. These lychees, originating from Thanh Ha district in Vietnam's Hai Duong province, were expedited to Parisian supermarket shelves within read more

A complete range, suitable for every production area in Italy and capable of guaranteeing high-quality yields for most of the year. This is the strength of fennel by Cora Seeds: varieties developed to meet the needs of producers in both Northern and Southern Italy. read more

Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has expanded its operational infrastructure in Germany with the launch of a new service center in Salzkotten and the enlargement of its existing facility in Frechen. These developments are aimed at supporting increasing demand from. read more

Five years ago, at the peak of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo experienced an unprecedented disruption. Instead of just responding to the crisis, the company decided to use the moment as an opportunity for profound strategic transformation, redefining its commercial operations. read more

Growers, advisors, and agricultural professionals from across Europe will come together on June 14 in Hornigi, near Warka in Poland's Mazowieckie Province, for the concluding event of the 2025 Strawberry Inspirations project. The event will be hosted by strawberry producers Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key themes of the first Symposium of Melone Mantovano IGP, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in the Mantua region. The event, organized by the Consortium for Enhancement and Protection, will focus on these topics. read more

Local officials in Panjshir, Afghanistan, have announced the export of 100 tons of fresh cherries to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moscow, Russia, as part of an initiative to strengthen trade relationships and open up market opportunities for local growers. Saifuddin Mankhan, spokesperson for Panjshir, confirmed this development. read more

Spanish Picota cherries have overcome the rainy spring and are expected to have good volumes of high-quality harvest as the season begins. read more

This season, the productive cultivation area is 609,514 hectares. This represents a growth of over 10% compared to last year, with more than 56,000 additional hectares in production, both irrigated and non-irrigated, in various specific areas. read more

On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros. read more

The "BioMarktMeter" collects current and reliable data on supply and demand in various marketing channels and among consumers as part of the national action plan for the growth of organic production and consumption 2022-2030. This action plan aims read more

The pilot project "Winter Onion of Ukraine" has been initiated in the Odesa region by the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers in partnership with Seedon, a seed company from South Korea. According to Lyudmyla Klebanova, the head of the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers, the first 5. read more

For as long as anyone can remember, fresh produce from Belgium has been transported from Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Germany. Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) supplies tomatoes, lettuce, fruits, and open-field vegetables from there to cities such as Berlin and Munich on a daily basis. FMB, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in February, continues to deliver these products to Germany with great success. read more

This organism can stay in the soil for up to two decades, posing a threat to potato agriculture. The pest was identified by Helgi Jóhannesson, a horticultural consultant at the Agricultural Advisory Centre, during routine soil sampling last fall. Helgi said, "I found the nematode almost by". read more