While the transition from Belgium to overseas organic pears is slowly but surely taking place, organic grower Hugo Jacobs has already been out of stock for some time. "It has been a very difficult season overall," says the Jacobs Fruit grower from Sint-Truiden, Flanders. read more

Ceny kwiatów w Rosji szybko rosną, a konsumenci są zszokowani gwałtownym wzrostem cen tulipanów, róż i mimozy. Niektóre kwiaty podrożały nawet dwukrotnie. Eksperci przypisują to spadkowi importu i skomplikowanej logistyce. Według danych Rosstatu, na grudzień 2024 roku. read more

According to the latest annual data from Eurostat, the USA is the second destination for European food exports, surpassed only by the United Kingdom, as they have reached 27.155 billion euros in 2023, with

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During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day), companies such as Prefiro from Germany, AVL Motion, and Lommers Tuinbouwmachines from the Netherlands showcased their asparagus harvesting robots. These robots are meant to assist asparagus farms facing increasing labor costs. read more

Vera Modenova, COO of the Russian flower and gift marketplace Flowwow, has criticized a proposal by Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gusev to raise import tariffs on flowers. Modenova argues that this move will not benefit the market, as flower prices are already expected to rise by around 20%, and the proposed increase in tariffs would only exacerbate the situation. read more

The French strawberry season is just starting, with the renowned Gariguette variety slowly becoming available on the market, and larger volumes expected to arrive in about 10 days. The producers' association, Strawberries Raspberries of France, which has 600 producers and 36 members, is involved in this process. read more

W regionie południowo-wschodniej Albanii rolnicy borykają się z trudnymi warunkami, które prowadzą do wycinki całych sadów. Wioska Zvirinë, będąca częścią gminy Maliq, rodzinie Nurka, z trzypokoleniową historią uprawy jabłek, zdecydowała się wyciąć swoje drzewa. read more

A few days ago, The Gazette of India published the modification of the PQ Order after notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will now allow Spain's citrus industry to technically send shipments of oranges (Citrus sinensis) to this market. Under this new export protocol, all. read more

Over the past year and a half, numerous discussion evenings and hearings have taken place in an open dialogue. The conclusions were summarized in a strategic policy paper with various action points at the end of last year. read more

"The possibility to export our lemons to Brazil has been solved by the publication of a decree clarifying the phytosanitary conditions for the import of lemons from Portugal," assured José Manuel Fernandes. Now, "it is time to..." read more

According to a report from the RVO, the organizations will receive a total of around 165 million euros in EU subsidies. These subsidies are primarily intended for measures to promote the ecological sustainability and improvement of the Dutch fruit and vegetable cultivation. Key areas of the programs include energy conservation, read more

With 253 tons sold, Gala was the top-selling variety in February 2025. In second place is Topaz with 113 tons, followed by Jonagold with a decrease of 47 tons. The inventory of premium apple varieties was reduced by 100 tons. The total inventory by the end of February amounts to. read more

The inventory reduction is 1,059 tons above the five-year average of 7,401 tons, according to Swisscofel and the Swiss Fruit Association. read more

The Karabudakhkent District of Dagestan, Russia, has reported its highest grape harvest in the last 25 years, gathering over 26,300 tons. This is an increase of 1,200 tons compared to 2023, with an average yield of 141 centners per hectare. Viticulture is the primary agricultural industry in the district. read more

Brazil continues to export limes, with steady shipments to European markets like the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and France, among others. The sector has also expanded in South America, with exports to Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and occasionally even Peru. "During the high season, we ship read more

This year's event taking place on Fat Thursday (February 27) at the Wedding Hall "Niespodzianka" in Radzików Nowy, located in the Czerwińsk nad Wisłą municipality, gathered nearly 200 people who came to this meeting from various regions of Poland. read more

The protocol allowing approved Italian companies and orchards to export plums of both varieties (Prunus domestica and Prunus salicina) to Brazil has been approved for the upcoming season. This was announced with satisfaction by Cso Italy, along with its relations office. read more

In 2024, GDP at market prices amounted to 2,192.182 billion euros in current prices, representing an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year. In terms of volume, GDP grew by 0.7%, with value added increasing in agriculture (+2%), services (+0.6%), and to a lesser extent, in the read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Cyprus has introduced a €15.5 million package to assist farmers affected by drought and adverse weather conditions. This initiative, spearheaded by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, is aimed at supporting farmers who have experienced production losses of over 30%, with a specific emphasis on professional farmers. read more

The greenhouses at Cympha Orchids in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, are in full production by mid-January, with millions of orchids thriving on the benches. Above them, LED lights and dehumidification units create the ideal growing environment. This combination of LED lighting and dehumidification is key to the success of their orchid cultivation. read more