On around 25,000 m2, the 29th expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and the 14th expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing - will present numerous innovations and proven products. The range includes read more

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has allocated almost US$363,000 in funding to support commercial apple orchards in County Armagh during the 2025 season. Armagh, often known as the Orchard County, is where the PGI-protected Armagh Bramley Apple is grown. read more

At the Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2025, Metazet will be introducing the FormFlex® FormBase growing gutter to the North American market for the first time. FormBase was first launched last year at GreenTech in the Netherlands and is specifically designed to meet the current, more stringent hygiene standards in greenhouse operations. read more

An investment of €4.8 million (US$5.2 million) is planned for a 35-hectare farm near Coimbra, which is expected to create 25 direct jobs. The project includes a citrus-based beverage production facility, an interpretive center, and a restaurant space, according to Arnaldo Baptista, the owner of the farm. read more

In Ukrain, conditions are emerging for the development of industrial almond production. The first harvests have been recorded at the nursery "Almond Gardens" near Svitlovodsk in the Kirovohrad region, where trees produced fruit in their third year after planting, according to the Ukrainian Nut… read more

In Great Britain, winds of change are blowing for Amazon Fresh. The Bezos-owned chain of physical supermarkets is indeed preparing to close all 19 stores in the United Kingdom, with the idea of transforming five of them into Whole Foods Market stores, the American brand owned by the group. read more

Bubbly Wine Weigela, an outstanding variety in the Proven Winners ColorChoice collection, has received two European awards, recently acknowledged in Poland and Belgium. The accolades were bestowed during the 32nd edition of the Green is Life International Trade Fair for Plants, Horticultural Technology, and Landscape. read more

The citrus sector in Southern Portugal's Algarve region is getting ready to launch a promotional campaign aimed at increasing the international presence of the Algarve Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label in Spain, France, Germany, and Canada, as reported by AlgarOrange, the regional association of citrus producers. read more

Po kilku kolejnych latach przymrozków, styryjski przemysł jabłkowy znowu cieszy się normalnym plonem. Nie tylko austriacki rynek krajowy korzysta z tegorocznej obfitej zbiorów, ale rynki eksportowe mogą teraz być ponownie w pełni zaopatrzone - informuje Michael Pichler, kierownik sprzedaży w firmie. read more

Although blueberries from Peru arrived in Europe earlier this season than last year, we can still find fruits from Polish plantations on the domestic market. While they may not be available in all retail chains and wholesale markets, they can still be found. read more

At Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Spain, Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. will showcase advancements for growers, such as Sekoya®'s success in achieving year-round availability in key markets through its global network of members. The company will also feature Arabella Blue®. read more

Wholesale prices for onions in Ukraine have dropped again since the beginning of this week, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers attribute this downward trend primarily to the start of harvesting late onion varieties in the northern and western regions of the country. read more

In Volyn, Ukraine, farmers attempted to protect their raspberry and blueberry bushes from severe frost on the night of September 25. They burned straw bales, set up smoke screens, and covered certain plants with agricultural fabric in order to minimize damage. Bug published a video showcasing the farmers' efforts. read more

During this period leading up to the new harvest, pcfruit is actively conducting research on new hard fruit varieties. Club varieties are increasingly making their way into the market, but their significance for the future of Belgian fruit cultivation remains to be seen. Additionally, which varieties are most prevalent in Belgium? read more

On Tuesday, September 23, ErfGoed organized an open day at Kwekerij De Zuidplas in Moerkapelle, the Netherlands. Growers, water partners, and other stakeholders were provided with a detailed overview of the extensive project that ErfGoed has implemented at the nursery. As part of this project, ErfGoed has equipped read more

Moldova, like several other Black Sea countries, is expecting a strong potato harvest this year. However, prices have already dropped to their lowest level in three years, leaving farmers with little hope of profit, reports Logos Press. According to Sergey Alba from IM Expert Agroteh, many farmers are facing a challenging situation. read more

A week after participating in Fruit Attraction 2025, Zespri announces growth forecasts for the new Northern Hemisphere season, which shows a significant increase in volumes, especially for the yellow-fleshed variety. read more

"The price level of leeks has been moderate all summer," observes Kees Jansen of Teelt- en verpakkingsbedrijf Gebroeders Jansen from Etten-Leur. "In recent years, we have already seen that autumn is also becoming increasingly difficult. Major markets from ten years ago, such as France, England, read more

Whether you are a Navel orange producer in Spain or South Africa, or an avocado grower in Mexico or Peru, there is one common issue that affects all of these regions – water scarcity. Water is now in short supply, especially for water-intensive crops like citrus and avocados, making it a growing concern. read more

After a day of talks, discussions, and networking in Malaga, Spain, delegates at the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which will take place on 11-12 November, will go on a tour across southern Spain. read more