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May 2025 will go down in history as the coldest in over 30 years - frost, delayed vegetation, and pollination issues have struck blueberry plantations across Poland. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland, in the prepared material, shares

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Scherpenhuizen Beheer and Coöperatie Growers United U.A. intend to acquire joint control of Scherpenhuizen Spain. They submitted a request for approval to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) on 21 May 2025. Scherpenhuizen Spain is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of... read more

Green Guild Group, a vegetable grower in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, specializes in cultivating the "borscht set" of potatoes, carrots, beets, and onions. This enterprise faced severe disruptions when located near Antonov airport, a major conflict zone during the full-scale conflict in February 2022. read more

Uzbekistan is the largest producer of fruit and vegetables in Central Asia. The country produces 11 million tonnes of vegetables and just under 7 million tonnes of fruit, which is close to the volume produced in Russia. In total, Uzbekistan produces 14 million tonnes of vegetables and 6.5 million tonnes. read more

Two weeks ago, VLAM took the new members of the Flemish Parliament's Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Policy to the early market in Barcelona. "As part of a visit to the Seafood Expo Global in Spain, we visited the Mercabarna early market to show them how Flemish products are." read more

METRO Italy and Multicedi, excellent operators in the Horeca world and always in support of Italian catering professionals, both leading players in the Large-Scale Retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announce an agreement that marks a new model of collaboration in the industry. read more

Ceny jabłek w głównych krajach europejskich producentów wykazały znaczne różnice w pierwszych miesiącach 2024/2025 roku, przy czym Niemcy zgłosiły największe wzrosty. W Niemczech ceny wzrosły stopniowo z 84 euro za 100 kg w lutym do 87 euro w marcu i osiągnęły 89 euro w kwietniu. These values are read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence at RIMINIWELLNESS this year, the most anticipated event in Italy for sports enthusiasts, wellness, and healthy eating. The event will take place from May 29th to June 1st. read more

Uprawianie moreli w Bułgarii napotyka na coraz większe wyzwania, ponieważ ocieplające się zimy skutkują mniejszą liczbą dni wystarczająco zimnych dla optymalnego rozwoju owoców. Nadezhda Shopova, asystentka w Instytucie Badań Klimatu, Atmosfery i Wody (IICAW) Bułgarskiej Akademii Nauk, omawiała te. read more

On Thursday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved measures aimed at reducing the European Union's reliance on fertilizers and agricultural products from Russia and Belarus. Starting from July 1, new tariffs will be imposed on these products, leading to a significant price hike for specific nitrogen fertilizers. This move will essentially halt the importation of most fertilizers from these countries. read more

According to forecasts, Almería is expected to produce 631,000 tons of watermelon and increase its export volume by 21.4% this season, solidifying its position as Spain's top watermelon exporter. In terms of economics, the current season is expected to surpass the 229 million euros achieved last year. read more

In recent years, flower strips along fields and ditches have become popular both in Denmark and abroad. The strips are intended to attract more predatory insects that can naturally control pests in the fields, rather than relying on. read more

Według Agronews, wiosenne przymrozki opóźniły szczytowy okres zbiorów wczesnych krajowych warzyw i owoców jagodowych. Maksim Hopka, analityk z Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Biznesu Rolniczego, zauważył, że przymrozki negatywnie wpłynęły na przyszłe plony, zwłaszcza w warzywach i owocach. read more

After peaking in 2020 during the pandemic emergency, lemon consumption in Italy has gradually declined in the following years. During the critical period, the positive perception related to the high vitamin content - considered useful in combating read more

Fujisaki is determined to make Asian vegetables such as kidney beans, water spinach, Malabar spinach, komatsuna, Japanese turnips, daikon, and pak choi more widely available in Blois, located in the Loir-et-Cher department. "I realized that it was technically possible," he said, after studying landscape design. read more

The 15th edition of the international symposium Frutic 2025, organized by the University of Milan (scientific supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Guidetti) in collaboration with the University of Foggia, took place this year in Rimini, Italy on May 7th and 8th. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have observed a significant drop in prices for locally grown strawberries in Ukraine. This market situation is largely due to an increased supply coming from farms in the western regions of the country. At the same time, growers are reporting read more

France rekindles the debate on pesticides. In recent days, the National Assembly approved a controversial derogation that could allow the reintroduction of acetamiprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide banned in the country since 2018 and recently subjected to strict restrictions. read more

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the outcome of today's vote in the European Parliament regarding the modification of tariffs on imports of fertilizers from Russia and Belarus, rejecting all proposed amendments. The Commission's proposal passed by a large majority. read more

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