Bacterial canker of kiwifruit, caused by the microorganism Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, continues to ravage Italian orchards. Since it was first reported in Italy in 1992, bacterial canker has spread rapidly, leading to nightmare seasons like the one mentioned. read more

In weeks 43-45, for the second consecutive year, the Morel Production Trials were held at the Plantenkwekerij P. Mostert in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands. During the event, the French breeder and seed producer of Cyclamen persicum presented pre-introductions, new varieties, and existing ones. read more

Join ErfGoed for an Open House on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Gartenbaubetrieb W. Baumann & Söhne GbR, where growers and horticultural suppliers come together. From 1:30 pm to approximately 4:30 pm, the Baumann Nursery will open its doors at Grotendonker Str. 51 in Kevelaer, Germany. read more

The clementine season is in full swing, with high quantities coming in and good quality levels. Campaigns for turnip tops and black cabbage have started. The First Flower lemon campaign continues. The first batches of Costoluto Verde Marinda tomatoes are being harvested. The season for read more

"We are pleased to announce excellent yields for our organic kiwi fruit, with this year's crop reaching 22 tonnes per hectare across our four-hectare Hayward plot," says Valerio Balzani, who runs the Fratelli Balzani farm in Bertinoro, Italy, together with his brother Gianluca. On 6 November, read more

The Chicory Biennale took place from October 18 to 19. This year's venue was Fritz Boss' farm in Knoblauchsland. The numerous guests came from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among other countries. The program consisted of a specialist day with lectures from. read more

Oranges are the third most consumed category of fruit in Italy, after apples and bananas, despite their seasonality being concentrated in the autumn-winter period. In fact, oranges are a pillar of our diet, thanks to their versatility: they are often consumed at the end. read more

The Gallicchio Frutta plant, the company responsible for the new 'Divino – Italian Persimmon', is currently running at full capacity. The company from Basilicata is currently concentrating on three main product packages: the Divino custom cardboard tray (30x50x9 cm, single-layer alveolus, average. read more

HK-Pack Krautscheid GmbH from the county of Grafschaft Gelsdorf and HBW Pack GmbH from Bremen are joining forces for the first time at this year's ExpoSE in Karlsruhe, the premier trade fair for direct agricultural marketing in Germany. Both companies have extensive experience in packaging... read more

Between Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th, Spain, particularly Valencia, experienced the worst flooding in recent years, with a death toll surpassing that of the famous 1957 flood. read more

The Embassy of Ireland in Malawi has highlighted the significance of increased collaboration in improving seed systems, developing technology, establishing market connections, adding value, and promoting food and nutrition initiatives within the current phase of the RTC-MARKET Project in Malawi. This emphasis was emphasized. read more

Spain has recently been hit by a storm that resulted in deaths and chaos in its eastern and southern regions. The infrastructure and economy, especially the agriculture sector, have been significantly affected. In Andalusia, around 4,200 hectares of greenhouses in the Campo de Dalias were damaged, leading to a negative impact on the citrus industry. read more

The UK Parliament is preparing to host a delegation from Denmark to study the country's sustainable food and farming policy, as reported by the Vegetarian Society, the organization responsible for organizing the event. read more

He further explained, "There must be new elections as soon as possible, we cannot afford a period of uncertainty. Germany finally needs a stable, trust-building government, also in order not to lose its significant role in Europe. We need a real change in politics." read more

Around 36% or 2,625 tons of the total quantity are accounted for by Gala; approximately 712 tons more Gala were stored than in 2023 and about 134 tons more than in 2022. In second place is Topaz with 979 tons, which is nearly 257 tons more than last year. It is expected that the Topaz variety will be in second place in October. read more

Broccoli has been known in Germany for centuries. It is believed that the Medici family brought the "cabbage sprouts" - the translation of the Italian name "broccoli" - to France and Germany in the 16th century. From the 18th century, broccoli then made its way to Germany. read more

The R&D Director of Koppert Spain, José Eduardo Belda, highlighted the direct relationship between climate change and the emergence of new pests during his presentation.

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According to EastFruit, prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have been consistently increasing for the fifth consecutive week. This upward trend is mainly due to a decrease in the supply of local products caused by seasonal factors, along with a stable demand from both retail. read more

Wybory prezydenckie. Zawsze mają wpływ na kraj. Nie, nie chodzi o miażdżące zwycięstwo Donalda Trumpa w Stanach Zjednoczonych - media już są pełne tej informacji - lecz o słabo nagłośnione zwycięstwo Maiei Sandu w Mołdawii. Ten sukces stanowi jasny punkt dla gospodarki tego małego kraju o zaledwie 2,5 miliona mieszkańców. read more

In November, Greek cooling chambers are empty of grapes, according to Mr. Stavros Mastorakos, the owner of the Greek trading company Mastorakos Korinthian Fruits based in Korinthos. The company sources grapes from all over Greece. The last grapes sold were from the prefecture of Kavala. read more