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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

Po ubiegłorocznym sukcesie niezależna międzynarodowa firma nasienne Tozer bierze udział w tegorocznym wydarzeniu Seed Meets Technology w Holandii. Z tej okazji firma zaprezentuje szeroki wybór ponad 100 innowacyjnych odmian nasion warzyw na swoim 1300 m² polu testowym.

After last year's success, the independent multinational seed company Tozer is participating in this year's Seed Meets Technology event in the Netherlands. On this occasion, the company will showcase a large selection of more than 100 innovative vegetable seed varieties on its 1,300 m² test field. read more

Bigro is a vegetable grower located in the heart of Finland, with operations spanning over 140,000 m2 of fields for grain cultivation and an additional 42,000 m2 allocated for tomato greenhouses. A significant factor contributing to their success is their leadership in the use of artificial lighting for greenhouse cultivation. read more

This initial campaign estimate was presented by the General Director of Agricultural Productions and Markets, Elena Busutil, during the meeting of the citrus sector working group held this morning with the attendance of representatives from the industry. read more

4Mex Logistics BV in Krimpen aan den IJssel celebrated its 10th anniversary on 17 September. 4Mex Logistics is an international freight forwarding/chartering company that mainly organizes and arranges refrigerated and frozen transport from France to other EU countries. Peter and Bas Stuurman, read more

The Ukrainian agricultural company "PAEK" in Mykolaiv, which cultivates vegetables on 2,000 hectares during two growing seasons, has constructed a storage facility with a capacity of 12,000 tons. This facility will be used to store crops such as onions, beets, carrots, potatoes, and pumpkins. The project was completed in less than a year. read more

In the LVVN chapter of the coalition program, the government is creating a vital rural space with room for biodiversity and nature conservation. In 2025, the government will present a national food strategy and advocate for a European food strategy. read more