After the traditional early start to the new potato season in the southwest of the Netherlands, larger volumes are now slowly being harvested in the north. "Although there is still a lot of work to be done, yields in our region appear to be better than in the southwest, although it must be said." read more

For the 2024 edition of the Field Days in the Netherlands (24-26 September 2024, Tolweg13 - 1681 ND Zwaagdijk-Oost), Sakata will be showcasing 14 new varieties, alongside an area dedicated to spinach, a hydroponic demonstration, an onion display, and more than 100 vegetable varieties perfectly. read more

In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more

More than 300 farms with protected and open-air crops distributed across Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, and America make up Koppert's global network of demonstration fields aimed at showing farmers how to properly manage control strategies. read more

Boerenbond, Groene Kring, and Ferm address the challenges they face with a playful gesture on Brussels' Martelaarsplein. They use the board game, Game of the Goose, to highlight the difficulties they encounter. Negotiators for the Flemish government have been called upon to find solutions that will support Flemish farmers. read more

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Mołdawia zgłosiła wzrost eksportu winogron do Unii Europejskiej o 125% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2023 roku. Dumitru Alaiba, wicepremier i minister rozwoju gospodarczego, ujawnił te statystyki, podkreślając wzrost eksportu winogron do. read more

"It has been a plum season with its ups and downs so far," reports plum importer Jan Gütinger in response to an inquiry. "On June 18, we were able to offer the first Serbian early plums of the Rana variety (Cacaks Frühe), the earliest ever. We then continued with Cacaks Schöne from Bosnia at the end of June." read more

This water may still contain chemicals and pathogens. These must not harm humans, plants, and animals. The RIVM, in collaboration with WUR (Wageningen University & Research) and NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority), has conducted studies to assess the quality of this water. read more

"When the harvest of a potato variety fails partially or completely in a difficult year, it hurts me deeply," explains organic potato farmer Heinz Höneisen in Andelfingen, Zurich. And climate change is ensuring that in agriculture, there is almost only" read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri and its shipping partner ANL – a part of CMA CGM – have initiated a feasibility study to explore the potential for a low-emissions corridor between New Zealand and Belgium. read more

Rachel Depree, Executive Officer Sustainability at Zespri, says that shipping plays a crucial role in New Zealand's export-oriented economy, as it transports 99% of the country's trade volume and about 80% of its value. "Low-emission shipping is read more

New Zealand Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey recently hosted an event to support the launch of a feasibility study for establishing a low-emission shipping route between Tauranga and Zeebrugge in Belgium, via the Panama Canal. The study was commissioned by Zespri and is a key initiative for promoting sustainable shipping practices. read more

The vegetable harvest is currently in full swing in Marchfeld, the vegetable garden of Lower Austria. "We have been harvesting onions for the fresh market for a few weeks now. The quality is good this year. We are also beginning the carrot harvest, which we sell both conventionally." read more

In total, five varieties of tomatoes are eligible for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). They are grown on 370 hectares of land in the southeast of Sicily, concentrated in the town of Pachino (SR). Approximately 10 million kilograms of certified produce are produced annually. The allowed varieties include cherry tomatoes and smooth, round tomatoes. read more

A new innovative plant will convert biogas from organic waste into bio-LNG for ships and trucks. The plant is set to open in Wilp, the Netherlands on September 11th. Attero and Nordsol are collaborating to bring the FirstBio2Shipping bio-LNG plant to life. The plant is expected to produce 2,400 tonnes of bio-LNG annually. read more

The lowland of Agia in Larissa, Greece, is famous for its apple production. However, the new season has not brought much joy to traders yet, as there have been several agronomic issues and export challenges. According to Mr. Yorgos Zeikos, a farmer and president of the local cooperative A.C. read more

The table grape campaign continues, with demand focusing on seedless white and pink varieties. The Italian pumpkin season has also started, with the first arrivals of Moscata di Provenza, Tonda Delica, and Violina varieties. As for peaches and nectarines, the markets are almost exclusively stocked with the usual varieties. read more

W sierpniu 2024 r. eksport owoców wykazał zarówno wzrost, jak i lekkie wahania w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem w 2023 r. W sierpniu 2024 r. eksport moreli z Mołdawii podwoił się do 1 166 ton, w porównaniu do 538 ton w 2023 r. Kraj poszerzył swoje rynki z 8 do 15 krajów, w tym Holandii, Słowenii, ... read more

In Switzerland, the first apples and pears of the season have been harvested. The harvest will peak in mid-September and last until the end of October, as noted by Fructidor. read more

Smart production lines where individual machines communicate with each other and are controlled from a central unit enable efficient, automated production with minimal personnel requirements. This summer, one of these innovative smart processing lines from Kronen was successfully implemented. read more