Rolnicy szacują, że czosnek może być nawet czterokrotnie bardziej opłacalny niż ziemniaki, co czyni go jednym z najbardziej dochodowych upraw na Ukrainie. Witalij Kuleba, weteran walki i rolnik z regionu Poltawa, uprawia dwa hektary odmiany Liubasha i planuje zwiększyć produkcję. Kuleba read more

"Food for thought," a family-run company from Poltava, Ukraine, grows organic walnuts with a full farm-to-table approach. Founded in 2015, it combines sustainable cultivation with modern processing to ensure high-quality, eco-friendly products. The first walnut saplings were planted in 2016. read more

A 3,000 m² production basin that yields as many leeks annually as 1.5 to 2 hectares in an open field? What until recently seemed like a vision of the future has now become reality. On the Boudry family farm in Ypres this spring, the first large-scale open-air cultivation of hydro leeks was read more

Waboost has launched six new models in its next-generation nanobubble generator lineup: Fauna 50 and 100, Flora 50 and 100, and Gea 50 and 100. The science of nanobubble disinfection and hyperoxygenation. Nanobubbles offer unique water treatment capabilities that go far beyond traditional methods. read more

The geothermally heated greenhouse project in Neudau-Burgau is entering its next phase: Frutura, Austria's leading company in sustainable fruit and vegetable production, has now been selected as the operator for the entire facility. The first vegetable plants will be grown in 2027 and brought to full production. read more

The cold storage facilities of Dutch Flower Group (DFG) in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, where e-Flora is located, have recently undergone significant sustainability improvements. DAEL Energy from Maasdijk designed and installed a custom "smart" solar PV system at the facility. Through collaboration, the two companies evaluated DFG's operations. read more

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Spanish peaches and nectarines used to have a strong presence in the market but have since decreased in importance. According to the German BLE, there were also some limitations on Italian deliveries. Shipments from Turkey and France helped to fill the market gap. Greek and domestic supplies were only minor contributors. The season is now reaching its end. read more

During the summer months, our ornamental horticulture marketplace operates a bit differently. While many people are taking a break, the auction clock in the Netherlands continues as usual. "Usually, along with one colleague, I am solely in charge of Clock 02." read more

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has fined a company for abusing its dominant position in the market for collecting, distributing, and commercializing Madeira bananas. The company cooperated with the AdC through a settlement procedure, giving up its right to challenge the... read more

The Netherlands is currently facing an oversupply of raspberries caused by delayed shipments from Spain and Morocco coinciding with the local harvest, leading to a drop in prices and putting additional strain on growers, especially those selling directly on the market. In Germany, autumn raspberries are more popular. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European markets decreased in week 32 compared to week 31, with drops ranging from slight adjustments to more significant decreases. In Latvia, the average wholesale price dropped from €85/100 kg in week 31 to €76/100 kg in week 32. read more

The fig season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. The first shipments arrived from Italy in mid-July, slightly later than usual. We have also been receiving weekly shipments from Turkey for two to three weeks, including the popular Bursa figs. read more

Between November 2024 and June 2025, Egypt exported 610 tons of mandarins to Estonia, valued at US$717,000, according to EastFruit. This volume is three times higher than the total exports in the previous marketing year and eight times greater than in MY 2021/22. read more

The supply of available options is getting smaller, and according to industry organizations, new solutions are not on the horizon. One of the tasks also involves responding to the many negative reports in the media by putting even more energy into educating about the benefits and necessity. read more

The total production is estimated at 277,000 tons, which represents a decrease of 31.5% compared to the volume in 2024 (404,600 tons). The decline in apple production is partly due to the frost wave in the spring and partly due to the decrease in. read more

The Kosovo Police have reported intercepting a smuggling attempt involving around 910 kilograms of fresh champignon mushrooms in the border area of Karaqeva, located within the municipality of Kamenica. The incident was detected by Patrol Units, according to the official statement. read more

Spring frosts followed by heavy summer rains have severely damaged Lithuania's fruit sector. According to the "Vaisiai ir uogos" association, the apple harvest in 2025 is expected to reach only 10–15% of average levels, while blackcurrant production will drop to just 5–10%. "There will be virtually no" read more

Zgodnie z przeglądem opublikowanym przez Krajową Izbę Rolnictwa (NAK) i Węgierskie Stowarzyszenie Owoców i Warzyw (FruitVeB), warunki pogodowe w północnej części Węgier były korzystne dla rozwoju słodkiego kukurydzy w tym roku. W południowej części kraju, read more

The Suzuki fruit fly has encountered a new natural adversary in the Netherlands. Scientists at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have introduced Asian parasitic wasps for the first time as biological control agents to combat this invasive pest. "This represents a significant advancement towards a more sustainable ecosystem." read more