The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

The heat in July has affected the yields of some crops, according to analysts. In particular, vegetable and potato harvests are expected to be smaller than last year. The NBU lowered its estimate for the vegetable harvest from 8.5 million tonnes to 7.9 million tonnes. The situation remains unchanged for the. read more

This is shown by the latest estimate from the Statistical Service of the French Ministry of Agriculture (Agreste). According to this, the total production for 2024 is estimated at 280,500 tons of melons; that would be 10% less than in 2023. However, the average of the past five years would still be about read more

In Switzerland, artichoke production is a small niche. According to the Agricultural Information Service (LID), Swiss artichokes are in season from July to October. read more

W ostatniej aktualizacji eksport świeżych winogron z Mołdawii do Unii Europejskiej odnotował znaczny wzrost, więcej niż podwajając swoją objętość w ciągu siedmiu miesięcy w 2024 roku w porównaniu do odpowiadającego okresu w 2023 roku. Konkretnie ilość wzrosła z 5,015 do 12,527 ton. read more

The Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IP Office) has officially granted Geographic Indication (GI) status to the "Kherson Watermelon." This prestigious designation is reserved for watermelons cultivated in the sandy soils of the Tavria region, specifically within Kherson. read more

Chorwacja doświadczyła spadku krajowej produkcji rolniczej w tym roku. Dragan Kovačević, Wiceprezes Chorwackiej Izby Gospodarczej ds. Rolnictwa i Turystyki, podkreślił kontynuację negatywnych trendów w pierwszym kwartale, gdzie wzrost eksportu prawie zatrzymał się, a read more

Berry cultivation in Finland has undergone a significant transformation in the past decade. The cultivation of strawberries and raspberries, which are the most important crops, has predominantly shifted to polytunnels. Eija Lankinen, a lecturer in horticulture at Häme University of Applied Sciences and an independent consultant, has been involved in this change. read more

In Maasdijk (the Netherlands), significant progress is being made in a long-standing geothermal energy project. For instance, a heat storage tank has been constructed at SV.CO, where geothermal energy will soon be supplied to their Maasdijk location. The cultivation of plants and flowers in Maasdijk is also benefitting from this project. read more

Janusz Kawęczyński, owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia about ten years ago had a significant impact on their business. Before the embargo, they used to export 70% of their produce to Russia. read more

The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields. read more

Włochy: Giovanni Mastrantoni mianowany prezesem PAC 2000AConad
Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new president. Mastrantoni succeeds Claudio Alibrandi, who will remain with the cooperative as a director, Conad noted. Source: esmmagazine.com SPAR Jiarong… read more

Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production read more

Helle-Tech Oy and Bloemteknik (Bloem) have announced a joint venture to introduce modular adjustable LED fixtures tailored for high-wire and leafy green growers. read more

He began his career at Hofer in 1992. He gained extensive experience in sales and purchasing before taking over the responsibility of central purchasing for the Hofer Group as the managing director of an Austrian branch in 2006. In 2011, Horst switched... read more

With the support of GMO assistance through the REO auction, Inagro has already started exploring the possibilities. Four sensors from three different providers have been tested in multiple trials, including two types that monitor suction pressure and two types that measure soil moisture in percentage. read more

The marketing of winter onion stocks is slowly coming to an end, and summer onions are already available. Due to the weather conditions, weak yields and a higher proportion of smaller-sized batches can be expected for summer onions, and the sales situation remains unspectacular. read more

As in previous years, the EU apple harvest in 2024 is being affected by extreme weather conditions. However, this time Germany, Poland, Austria, and Belgium are primarily affected, while the more southern cultivation regions such as Italy, France, or Spain are experiencing an average harvest. read more

Apple prices for the 2024/25 season are expected to remain high, with exporters of quality fruits and apple concentrate once again in a favorable position, according to EastFruit. This estimation is based on data from the World Apple and Pear Association ( WAPA ) presented at the Prognosfruit
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With the harvest of the first early apples such as Delbarestivale, this year's apple harvest is gradually gaining momentum in many German growing regions. However, the cold, wet weather of recent months has had devastating consequences for fruit growers in many places. In certain apple-growing
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