Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2 percent in value to €1.288bn in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. The industry association Portugal Fresh reported that data from the National Statistics Institute also indicated an 8.9 percent growth in exports. read more

Spain's Agrícola Bagu has launched a new early clementine variety. XLO is named after its extra-large size and the name of its parent variety, Oronules, of which it is a spontaneous mutation. Its season runs from mid-September to the end of October, making it one of the earliest clementines available. read more

On August 13th, the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and the Latvian Plant Protection Service signed an intent protocol for the implementation of this project. read more

The goal is to transition at least 25% of agricultural land and food consumption in the EU to organic farming by 2030. The charter was presented to the Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen on August 19, who participated in the final debate. read more

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The fire that started a week ago in Jarilla has already burned more than 15,000 hectares within a 155-kilometer perimeter after passing through the regions of Ambroz and the Jerte Valley, one of the main cherry production areas in Spain. "We know that there is damage to cherry plantations in read more

In parts of Europe, recent heatwaves have caused difficulties for fruit production. In southern France, temperatures have reached 40°C, resulting in dry soils, early harvests, and sunburnt fruit. In Luxembourg, temperatures exceeding 35°C have been recorded, but the conditions have not raised any concerns. read more

As climate change intensifies its impact on the Mediterranean region, Croatia is experiencing hotter summers, extended periods of drought, and diminishing yields of traditional crops such as apples, which are projected to decrease by 27% this year alone. While numerous farmers are finding it challenging to adjust to these changes, there is one grower in the village of Donja Bistra who is... read more

Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine is investing in the development of its agricultural sector. New investments are allowing for the rebuilding of an industry that has also suffered due to the armed conflict – mainly through the loss of important agricultural lands in the southern part of the country. How

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Abkhazia, a subtropical region on the Black Sea coast of the South Caucasus, is known for its fragrant and flavorful tangerines. However, despite favorable growing conditions, a significant share of the harvest never leaves the orchards. Export to Russia, traditionally the main market, has become... read more

In the rural area of Emilia, in northern Italy, Marco Anzola's agricultural farm in the town of Boretto, in the province of Reggio Emilia, located along the banks of the Po River, is charting a clear course toward zero-residue agriculture. The farm, known for its high-quality oxheart tomatoes, is taking significant steps towards becoming a zero-residue agricultural operation. read more

We have noticed a rising trend in Italy where people enjoy drinking coconut water directly from the fruit, treating it as if it were a tropical cocktail enjoyed on the beach. Giorgio Donnarumma, the sales manager at Nuovafrutta in Milan, confirms this trend. Nuovafrutta has been distributing drinkable coconuts within the country. read more

The Dutch greenhouse vegetable sector is one of the global leaders, producing the highest yields per hectare worldwide alongside Canada. Even within the Netherlands' agricultural sector, greenhouse vegetable growers stand out with an average income three times higher. read more

Nafoods Group has signed a $20 million cooperation agreement with the Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO), a major global development finance institution. The agreement is aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture, with the funding intended to be used for expanding production. read more

Do końca lipca rosyjskie organizacje rolnicze wysłały 123 500 ton ziemniaków, o 22,3% mniej niż w tym samym okresie w ubiegłym roku, zgodnie z danymi Rosstat cytowanymi przez Kommersant. Tatiana Gubina, szefowa Związku Ziemniaczan, zauważyła, że to odzwierciedla tylko pierwszy miesiąc sezonu, który trwa. read more

Bułgarscy producenci owoców i warzyw ostrzegają, że sektor jest zagrożony z powodu braku wody do nawadniania. Izba Przemysłu Owocowo-Warzywnego wysłała otwarty list do przewodniczącej parlamentu Natalii Kiselovej oraz liderów grup parlamentarnych, w którym zażądała pilnego spotkania. read more

For the past thirteen years, Jan and Simone Al have been running a caravan storage business in Zuidoostbeemster, the Netherlands, inside a former flower greenhouse. "We used to grow hydrangeas here," Jan explains while walking past the dozens of parked vehicles in an interview with NH Nieuws. read more

A new rose was unveiled on Friday night in Copenhagen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. The rose, which took 12 years to develop, was created by Rosa Eskelund, an internationally acclaimed rose breeder from Denmark. The rose is named "Hymn to Freedom" in honor of Oscar Peterson. read more

This is an important step towards building stable, long-term, and sustainable trade relations, especially in light of Moldova's progress towards EU membership. The updated agreement is intended to support Moldova's European aspirations while also
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In its message presented on the subject, the government recommends that Parliament reject the initiative without a direct counterproposal or indirect alternative. The goals of the initiative can only be achieved through profound state interventions, it is argued. "Justified". read more