Biome Makers has extended its presence to Portugal by partnering with Food4Sustainability, a non-profit organization committed to fostering innovation in sustainable food production. read more

Up to 13 regions throughout Germany are set to receive a total of around 12 million euros in funding for this purpose. Dr. Ophelia Nick, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, presented the funding notifications amounting to approximately 1.7 million euros to the five partners of the Kira project in Cologne and the southern Rhineland. read more

Seed specialist Tozer will present over 100 of its innovative vegetable seed varieties at its trial field in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Netherlands, from September 24-26 as part of the Seed Meets Technology week. read more

The total ecological cultivation area remains almost the same (9,984 ha). 87% of the organic area is fully ecological, the rest is conversion area. The share of conversion area decreases from 16% to 13%. According to the 2023 agricultural census (Statbel), organic farmers now account for 2.9% of the total agricultural area. read more

Sektor świeżych owoców i warzyw w kilku krajach Europy Środkowej został zakłócony przez burzę Boris, która przyniosła obfite opady deszczu od czwartku, 12 września 2024 roku. Spowodowało to niemal rekordowe powodzie błyskawiczne w części Austrii, Rumunii, Polski, Czech, Słowacji, Węgier i.

The fresh fruit and vegetable sectors across several central European countries have been disrupted by Storm Boris, which brought heavy rainfall since Thursday, 12 September, 2024. This led to near record flash floods across parts of Austria, Romania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and. read more

In Greece, farmers are dealing with the consequences of extreme weather conditions, fluctuating between droughts and floods, which have greatly affected agricultural productivity, especially in the Thessaly region, known as the country's main agricultural area. Farmers, including Achilleas, are facing challenges due to these conditions. read more

Ze względu na suszę i abnormalne upały na Ukrainie, ziemniaki i inne uprawy doświadczały poważnych szkód. Państwowa Stacja Badawcza Rolnictwa w obwodzie Wołyń informuje, że wysokie temperatury i brak wilgoci spowodowały termiczne uszkodzenia ziemniaków, co może skutkować gniciem i wpłynąć na ich. read more

Stagnacja niemieckiej gospodarki stanowi główne zmartwienie dla włoskich handlowców owoców i warzyw. Niemcy zawsze były najważniejszym rynkiem zbytu dla włoskich produktów. Pojawia się wiele niepewności i pytań: co może się stać z Włochami, jeśli niemiecka gospodarka znajdzie się w recesji? Jeśli read more

The European Union, especially France, remains the main consumer of Cameroonian pineapples, while the United States is also a significant market. The Competitiveness Committee, part of the Ministry of Economy, reports that France (59%), Belgium (32%), and Italy (4.7%) are the top buyers. read more

A new map displays the level of light pollution based on entering a postcode. This is an experiment conducted by KRO-NCRV. The postcode tool includes 11 million 3D buildings. According to the creators, the highest intensity of light pollution in the Netherlands is found in Westland, where there are numerous greenhouses. Major cities such as... read more

In the first six months of this year, Spanish imports continue to grow (+1% in volume), confirming the trend of the last 5 years, which has shown an overall increase of more than 20%. In particular, vegetables show a steady progression, while fruit experiences ups and downs. read more

Food waste is increasing in Italian households. In 2024, food waste in Italy has increased by 45.6%: every week, 683.3 grams of food per capita end up in the trash (compared to 469.4 grams recorded in August 2023). These are some of the data from the annual report. read more

Talking about nurseries of stone fruit, persimmon, pomegranate, or carob in Spain, is talking about Viveros Hernandorena. A family-owned company that has managed to create a brand for itself. read more

Z powodu ekstremalnych upałów w tym sezonie, spodziewa się, że Ukraina doświadczy znacznego niedoboru wysokiej jakości cebuli. Według Andriya Marushchaka, Dyrektora Handlowego w Van Dyke Technics, tegoroczne warunki pogodowe znacząco wpłynęły na produkcję cebuli. Pomimo stosowania systemu kroplowego... read more

The new campaign for Emilian pears has started, featuring the Abate Fetel and William varieties. The quantities of Italian pumpkins, specifically the Lunga Violina and Moscata di Provenza cultivars, are increasing. There is also a growing demand for cauliflower. Lastly, the final notes are for the Vittoria white grapes and Strawberry grapes. read more

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported that the national average prices for potatoes in Ireland increased in the month of August. The cost of a 2.5kg bag of potatoes rose by 59 cents, reaching €4.06 compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Moldova is the perfect example of how trade growth can be driven by agriculture. Over the past decade, the country has undergone a remarkable transformation, largely due to substantial investments in the fruit sector. With advanced super intensive orchards, sorting lines, and modern refrigeration facilities, Moldova has been able to boost its agricultural trade significantly. read more

"Zeszłego tygodnia rozpoczęło się zbieranie kakiego w regionie Walencja w Hiszpanii. "Zaczęliśmy 12 września, a sezon potrwa do około 20 lutego. Oczekujemy dobrej jakości owoców i podobnej produkcji, w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, chociaż rozmiary będą mniejsze z powodu braku. read more

Industrial Auctions is hosting an online auction for production lines dedicated to washing, drying, and packaging leafy greens on behalf of Cultiva in Taglio di Po, Italy. The featured machinery includes vegetable washers from Food Technology, Turatti dryers, Naddeo shakers, peelers, and vegetable slicers. read more

Dr. Artur Miszczak from IO-PIB in Skierniewice presented the results from both Polish plantations from the years 2021-2022 and fruits imported from Ukraine in 2023. The research was conducted in collaboration with PIORiN. The two main conclusions are that Polish raspberries are grown very... read more