The pictures of the aftermath of the disaster are shocking, but we need to take a step back to better assess the impact on production and the market. read more

From November 13th to 22nd, the Dutch greenhouse experts from HortiRoad2India will be back in India to promote collaboration on sustainable food systems with innovative solutions. The delegation will participate in the Krishi Bharat Conference in Lucknow and... read more

Inmaculada Sanfeliu, President of the CGC, stated at the end of week 45: "After consulting with the association members, who represent 80% of national citrus exports and 60% to 70% of national supply, the packing houses in the province of Valencia are operating at full capacity again, so that... read more

On 28-29 October, Spain – and Valencia in particular – experienced the worst flood in recent years, with more casualties than the famous flood of 1957. read more

By increasing the planting of shoot fruits (fruits on budding side shoots), a multi-generational culture can be cultivated. read more

The 2024 potato harvest in Ireland is progressing smoothly, with most growers aiming to complete fieldwork by mid-November. This marks a stark difference from the challenging conditions experienced the previous year, when continuous rain and poor ground conditions hampered efforts. The quality of the potato yields is reported to be good. read more

The Bintje potato is a family tradition for the Thomas family, who are now the 8th generation of farmers in northern France at the Ferme du Pont d'Achelles. "My great-grandfather grew them, then my grandfather and my father before me," explains Olivier Thomas. This is a traditional potato variety with a long history. read more

On Saturday, Minister of Agriculture Martine Hansen participated in a discussion with RTL Radio, where they talked about the future of agriculture in Luxembourg. Hansen mentioned a shift towards larger farming operations in the country, referring to a survey that revealed 44% of current farmers do not have a successor. read more

Redefining retail: Sensei, an autonomous store firm, reaches a milestone in Italy as its location at DAO Cooperativa turns one. Sensei recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its autonomous store in Verona in collaboration with DAO Cooperativa. In a LinkedIn post, the company stated: "One year ago, we proudly opened Italy's first autonomous…" read more

Tragic floods in Spain have devastated the landscape. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, the agricultural sector is facing severe consequences. Thousands of hectares of fields and greenhouses have been destroyed. France, which imports large quantities of Spanish fruit and vegetables every year, is also affected by this disaster. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of the Government of Spain has responded to the initiative of the read more

SO.GE.MI S.p.A., the company that manages the Milan Food Market, and the Government of the Argentine Province of Río Negro, have signed an important Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing and promoting Argentine agri-food excellence within the spaces. read more

"We want to express our solidarity and deep condolences to the Spanish populations affected by the terrible flood of recent days. A tragedy that our Sicily knows well and that connects us to the inhabitants of those areas." This was stated by the president of the Consortium. read more

Bacterial canker of kiwifruit, caused by the microorganism Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, continues to ravage Italian orchards. Since it was first reported in Italy in 1992, bacterial canker has spread rapidly, leading to nightmare seasons like the one mentioned. read more

In weeks 43-45, for the second consecutive year, the Morel Production Trials were held at the Plantenkwekerij P. Mostert in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands. During the event, the French breeder and seed producer of Cyclamen persicum presented pre-introductions, new varieties, and existing ones. read more

Join ErfGoed for an Open House on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Gartenbaubetrieb W. Baumann & Söhne GbR, where growers and horticultural suppliers come together. From 1:30 pm to approximately 4:30 pm, the Baumann Nursery will open its doors at Grotendonker Str. 51 in Kevelaer, Germany. read more

The clementine season is in full swing, with high quantities coming in and good quality levels. Campaigns for turnip tops and black cabbage have started. The First Flower lemon campaign continues. The first batches of Costoluto Verde Marinda tomatoes are being harvested. The season for read more

"We are pleased to announce excellent yields for our organic kiwi fruit, with this year's crop reaching 22 tonnes per hectare across our four-hectare Hayward plot," says Valerio Balzani, who runs the Fratelli Balzani farm in Bertinoro, Italy, together with his brother Gianluca. On 6 November, read more

The Chicory Biennale took place from October 18 to 19. This year's venue was Fritz Boss' farm in Knoblauchsland. The numerous guests came from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among other countries. The program consisted of a specialist day with lectures from. read more

Oranges are the third most consumed category of fruit in Italy, after apples and bananas, despite their seasonality being concentrated in the autumn-winter period. In fact, oranges are a pillar of our diet, thanks to their versatility: they are often consumed at the end. read more