In the last five years, Spain has increased its cultivated area for pistachios by 145%, going from 32,000 hectares in 2019 to over 78,000 hectares in 2023. The key factors for this success have been the crop's resistance to drought and its high profitability. read more

Farmers in Vinnytsia received substantial support through the "eRobota" program, receiving 13 grants for orchard establishment and six for constructing modular greenhouses, amounting to a total of EUR2 million. One of the beneficiaries of the program, Oleksandr Hudima, utilized his grant for greenhouse development to construct a 1.6-hectare greenhouse complex. read more

In Ireland, planting has just been completed in the southeast over the past few days. It is expected that yields will be lower this year as crops were planted late. There is high demand and many inquiries for new season crops entering the market as stocks are running low. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

The first trade fair of its kind nationwide in Germany was dedicated to the question: How can e-transformation be successful in delivery traffic? The exhibition, along with a supporting stage program, provided 800 invited guests with insights into the world of e-mobility. In total, nine manufacturers presented their electric trucks. read more

Both Lidl Germany and Lidl Belgium had introduced the labeling, on the German discounter's website interested consumers could find extensive information material on the topic of sustainability labeling. read more

But every year around this time, the Federal Fruit Growing Specialist Group reports, there are people and organizations who want to spoil the enjoyment of strawberries for consumers. Is that justified? In Germany, there are numerous family businesses that produce and sell strawberries. read more

In the energy sector, emissions had actually decreased by 17%, primarily due to increased electricity generation from solar and wind energy sources, resulting in less coal being burned. Additionally, during the reporting period, less natural gas was consumed for heating residential and commercial buildings. As a result, read more

"The UK took the initiative in celebrating the first National Florist Day on June 8th, and it was a fantastic success! Over 1000 florists from the UK and Ireland participated, coming together to create a day that gained significant traction and saw a high level of consumer engagement. In fact, some..." read more

The third most consumed crop in the world (source: FAO) celebrated its first international day on May 30, 2024. In France, the potato sector gathered at the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, communication campaigns were organized by CNIPT throughout the country. Sarah Taleb, in read more

Customized solutions in the labeling sector are also crucial for the fruit and vegetable industry. Tikedo is an international group based in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini, Italy) that specializes in labels. Formed through the merger of multiple companies, with the historic LGL at the helm, Tikedo now operates five plants. read more

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail have caused significant damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears have been particularly affected. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest have been reported. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia continues to increase. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, including 1,985.7 tons of young potatoes. These are the largest potato deliveries from China since. read more

The consumption of fruits and vegetables in Spain has decreased by more than 13% in recent years. This figure is significantly higher than the average of European Union countries, where the decrease is slightly over 5%. This information comes from the study "Consumption Trends".

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Rolnicy w obwodzie wołgogradzkim, Rosja, borykają się z katastrofalną suszą, która zagraża zniszczeniem znacznej części ich upraw. Plantatorzy warzyw nie mają środków do nawadniania pól, ich jedyną nadzieją jest deszcz, który nie jest spodziewany w najbliższym czasie. Sytuacja na polach jest. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia is on the rise. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, with 1,985.7 tons being young potatoes. This marks the largest potato deliveries from China to Russia in recent times. read more

AECOC, the Association that brings together more than 34,000 companies from the industry and distribution sector, considers it a success the communication made today by the President of the Government of Spain to extend the reduction of VAT on

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Moldova exported over 3,522,000 rose cuttings between 2022 and 2024. The main export destinations include Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Turkey, Poland, Romania, and Uzbekistan. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) released this information today. Farmers from the Dobrogea Veche village in the north were involved in this export activity. read more

The European Interreg project CloseCycle started this year with the objective of bringing stakeholders together to collaborate on closed-loop systems. Delphy will be conducting several studies at its Research Nursery in Hazerswoude-Dorp, the Netherlands, utilizing leftover resources from the area. To support this initiative, a local... read more

The European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a serious health alert regarding oranges from Egypt that were intended for the Spanish market. The alert was triggered when authorities discovered residues of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has been banned by the European Commission since 2020. read more