The general trend observed in many markets worldwide is a decrease in tomato prices. This is primarily attributed to reduced consumer demand alongside increased supply. Even in Italy, a country renowned for its high tomato consumption, demand has remained stagnant. As a result, prices have significantly dropped in recent times. read more

Zjednoczone Królestwo zgodziło się kontynuować import produktów rolnych z Mołdawii na swoje rynki bez kwot taryfowych przez kolejne pięć lat. Ta decyzja została podjęta po podpisaniu protokołu zmieniającego Umowę o Strategicznym Partnerstwie, Handlu i Współpracy między Mołdawią. read more

Efficient irrigation is crucial in modern agriculture, particularly in drought-prone regions such as southern Europe. Here, a significant decrease in water supply has challenged the sustainability of traditionally water-intensive crops. In Spain, the Region of Valencia is the top citrus producer. read more

The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has lifted special measures on the import of fresh cut roses, regardless of their country of origin, as well as on their exports. This decision, dated May 20, was reported by Ukrainian media citing the commission's publication in the Uryadovy. read more

The 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing, China started at the China International Center (Shunyi Hall) on May 23. There were nearly 700 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including China, Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, India, Italy, Sri Lanka, Spain, Poland, and the United States. The event was expecting around 60,000 attendees. read more

W maju OJSC "Greenhouse Complex Bereście" zakończy modernizację szklarni o łącznej powierzchni czterech hektarów chronionej ziemi, w ramach realizacji Programu Państwowego "Biznes Rolny" na lata 2021-2025. Po zakończeniu projektu substytucji importu. read more

After the first harvests of last week and the commercial debut, the apricot campaign will see an increase in volumes entering the market in the coming days. The protagonists of this season's start are the fruits from Southern Italy, where companies like Op Agricor - Gallo are leading the way. read more

This is how Planas responded to the request from Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain to exclude their companies from certain obligations imposed by the chain law, derived from the transposition of the European directive on unfair commercial practices.

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Almost two years ago, Leon Kouwenhoven, a cultivation specialist at OK Plant in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, encountered a challenge while implementing his biological pest control methods. He utilizes montdorensis mites to combat thrips, but he observed difficulties in evenly distributing the predatory mites. This led to an increase in thrips population. read more

The reproduction of Macrolophus does not always proceed smoothly, posing a significant risk to the crop. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted to investigate whether offering Ephestia eggs and Artemisia cysts as alternative food can have a positive impact on the development of this predatory bug. read more

In Spain, increasing quantities of apricots are available for export. The wholesale prices on the Iberian Peninsula have continued to decline, which is also reflected in the price development on the German wholesale markets. Italy is also seeing an increased availability of apricots. read more

In ten years, exports have never been so low. Each time, more than 700,000 tons were generously exported. read more

Meyer and Schlegel are taking over from Roland Klein, who has held this position for the past nine years. read more

Podczas swojej niedawnej wizyty w Europie, prezydent Chin Xi Jinping spędził czas zarówno na Węgrzech, jak i w Serbii, podczas której kraje podpisały szereg nowych umów o współpracy. Wśród tych umów znalazło się nowe porozumienie o wolnym handlu między Chinami a Serbią, które wejdzie w życie w lipcu. read more

In April, the EU recorded an orange price of €93.17 per 100 kgs, marking a 1.81% decrease compared to April 2023. This figure is also 17% higher than the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were reported at €82 per 100 kgs, representing an increase of approximately 16% compared to the 5-year average. read more

Again this year, spring frost has affected the Serbian berry industry, causing substantial damage of up to 40% in numerous plantations. Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće, stated: "We experienced frost in April. Some fields were completely wiped out, some suffered minor losses, while others were not affected at all." read more

3,000 checks on 2,160 operators, including 1,900 customs declaration verifications, for a total of 450,000 tons of goods inspected, of which only 0.12% of the products checked were seized. These are the data from the quarterly report. read more

12-16 May 2024, the 5th European Horticultural Congress will be held, this time organized by the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest and the Romanian Society of Horticulturists, at the Palace of the Romanian Parliament. The event is organized under the auspices of the International Society for... read more

According to estimates from CSO Italy, recently published on the website of the Journal of Fruit Growing and Vegetable Growing, the apricot supply for 2024 will be positioned at the same level as last year, slightly above 210 thousand tons, but well below the read more

Planting activities are ongoing across the country, with progress being hindered by heavy rainfall causing a 'stop-start' situation. Despite this, retail demand and consumption at home remain strong. This year is expected to be exceptionally late, putting pressure on existing stocks from the previous season. Buyers are actively searching for remaining stocks. read more