Brazil has informed the European Commission that it will not renegotiate the Mercosur-EU agreement in response to France's request for additional safeguards to protect its agricultural sector. The proposed safeguards focus on specific thresholds for beef, chicken, and sugar imports from Brazil. read more

A greenhouse in orbit? It's not just science fiction. It's called Adaptive Vertical Farm (AVF) and it's the prototype developed by Space V, a Ligurian-Piedmontese startup born as a spin-off of the University of Genoa. It was presented at Euroflora in Genoa by Franco Malerba, an Italian astronaut. read more

Vegetable growers expressed that the recent rainy period was "much needed." With early July temperatures reaching nearly 30°C and continued dry conditions, significant rainfall along with thunderstorm warnings brought relief. Paudie Hanafin, who is based in Kerry, discussed the difficulties of irrigation. read more

Według szacunków branżowych, roczna produkcja jeżyn na Ukrainie sięga nawet 2000 ton. Plony różnią się znacznie, w zależności od odmiany i praktyk uprawowych, od 7 do 40 ton na hektar. W sezonie szczytowym ceny na farmach zwykle wahają się od 60 do 70 UAH za kilogram. read more

The new facility in Heijningen, located in the West-Brabant region in the Netherlands, will be home to the open-field team and the new demonstration site for Rijk Zwaan's open-field vegetables. read more

During the July meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF), Denmark notified other EU member states of its decision to revoke approval for 23 crop protection products. These products contain active substances classified as PFAS (per- and… read more

In Argelès-sur-Mer (in the Pyrénées-Orientales region), an innovative project is currently being carried out to reuse treated wastewater for agricultural purposes. This project is supported by the Albères-Côte Vermeille-Illibéris Community of Municipalities (CCACVI) and is the largest of its kind in France. read more

Wesley van Klaveren of FlowerGreens in Rijnsburg, the Netherlands, says that the past few weeks have brought numerous challenges to the flower trade, including the NATO summit, high temperatures, and the upcoming holiday season. However, despite these challenges, it has also presented new opportunities for the business. read more

With alien insects causing damages of over one billion euros annually in Italy alone, from the Asian stink bug to the Japanese beetle and the Asian hornet, it is necessary to provide effective tools for fighting them to agricultural companies, as well as harmonizing regulations. read more

Last week, Professor Bruno Mezzetti from Italy attended the opening of the offsite location of Le Marche Polytechnic University at Zhetysu University in Taldygorkan, Kazakhstan. Taldygorkan is located about 300 kilometers southeast of Almaty, the capital of the Zhetysu agricultural region. read more

The grape harvest in Corinthia, Greece, is entering its third week, but yields remain low. "At the moment, we are harvesting the Prime and Starlight varieties and getting 15 to 20 tons per hectare. These are low yields that have been caused by the adverse weather conditions. Although rainfall read more

SPAR Norway is expanding its retail presence with the opening of new stores. The latest addition is the SPAR supermarket Lund Torv in Kristiansand, located near the previous SPAR Lund site. The store offers a selection of products tailored to meet the needs of local residents, with a particular emphasis on fresh produce. read more

MSC Invernaderos, located in Spain. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to various climates, crops, and needs, which has enabled us to become a key player in the global greenhouse manufacturing industry for fruits and vegetables. With over 35 years of experience, we are a family-run business focused on innovation and quality." read more

Apple prices in several important EU countries have shown different trends in the past year, with significant rises observed in Poland and Germany from April to June 2025. In Poland, the prices increased from €71 per 100kg in April to €78 in May, reaching a peak of €101 in June, which was the highest compared to other markets. read more

W poniedziałkowym komunikacie prasowym opublikowanym przez Koordynację Organizacji Rolników i Hodowców (COAG) oraz Federację Konsumentów i Użytkowników (CECU) ogłoszono, że złożono skargę do Ministerstwa Spraw Konsumenckich dotyczącą "domniemanego niedopełnienia przepisów regulujących...". read more

The Consumers Association brought attention to the growing disparity in fruit and vegetable prices in Cyprus. Retail prices were found to be significantly higher than what producers are paid. For example, the retail price of bananas was observed to be up to 110% higher than the price received by producers. This information was part of the association's second report. read more

Morocco is making progress on the Nador West Med project, which is based on the successful Tangier-Med model. This initiative entails a €730 million investment to develop land with limited social or environmental issues. The first phase is projected to be finished by late 2026 or early 2027. The port will include a read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has authorized the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting in approved growing media from Germany and the Netherlands into the United States. Following a thorough analysis, APHIS has determined that these imports meet the necessary requirements for entry. read more

The EU is planning to introduce higher tariffs on Russian fertilizers and agricultural products in order to reduce its economic dependency on Russia. This decision is intended to decrease Russian earnings, but there are worries about the potential effects on food prices in the EU, which are causing concerns among farmers. read more

The members of the melon sector of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias stated this, as they gathered at the end of week 29 in Tomelloso/Ciudad Real to analyze the current situation of the sector and the main aspects of the new season. The ongoing national melon season has been marked by. read more