The plants gradually suffocate, wilt, and dehydrate, ultimately dying. They perish in large numbers, shedding leaves and developing grey bark, turning the landscape into a monochromatic sea. Since scientists first identified Xylella fastidiosa in 2013 in Puglia, Italy, it has caused the death of a third of the region's 60 million olive trees - which read more

The cold weather passing through Italy in these hours has caused a shock in vegetable prices, especially concerning zucchini. read more

The plants slowly suffocate, wither, and dry out, eventually dying in large numbers, shedding leaves and turning bark grey, creating a monochrome landscape. Since scientists first discovered Xylella fastidiosa in 2013 in Puglia, Italy, it has killed a third of the region's 60 million olive trees. read more

In the combination greenhouse of Germany's Emsland Gemüse, a part of Emsflower, April is the start of the annual crop rotation season. During week 16, the first cluster of tomatoes for the year were harvested, and a significant portion of the complex was also dedicated to bedding plants, preparing for the second planting. read more

The EastFruitanalysts have reported a gradual decrease in carrot prices in Ukraine. Currently, the market is pricing carrots between 8 to 10 UAH/kg, which is equivalent to only 20 cents USD based on the latest exchange rates. This pricing is similar to the figures seen in 2020. read more

The "Fruit Day" event will be held in Moldova at the modern orchard of the VelFruct-Prim SRL enterprise and will gather local and international companies showcasing their latest innovations and techniques in fruit cultivation. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct is looking forward to welcoming many participants. read more

Since taking over "Der Grüne Punkt" in the summer of 2022, the company has developed and acquired production facilities in other European countries such as Austria, Italy, and France in less than two years, according to a statement. read more

"In warmer regions of Germany, the fruit tree blossoms can already begin in mid-March in some years," explains Susan Schröpfer, project manager of BlühASS. "By mid-April, we are often already in full bloom throughout Germany." read more

Therefore, through investments in protected cultivation methods such as greenhouses, polytunnels, or increasingly artificial grow lights, as well as hydroponics, a year-round availability could be ensured for some products, such as bell peppers and tomatoes. The cultivation of tomatoes in read more

"On Earth Day, we have the opportunity to once again highlight the importance of agriculture for our nation. The Meloni government, since taking office, has prioritized putting this sector at the center of its agenda both in Italy and in Europe." read more

W wyniku ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, gruszek i owoców pestkowych została częściowo uszkodzona, donoszą analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały read more

Uzbekistan is scheduled to supply fruits and vegetables valued at over 10 million euros to Bashkortostan, following a contract signed between the Bashkir enterprise "Eurasia - Ufa" and a sales company from Uzbekistan at the current international exhibition "Innoprom. Central Asia" in Tashkent. read more

The tomato prices in the Netherlands experienced a slight increase in March. However, they are still similar to February's prices, which are lower compared to the high prices seen in 2023. This is mainly due to the lack of local production and a delayed start to the growing season. In 2024, the situation has not yet fully normalized. read more

The Plant Empowerment Foundation celebrated its 5th anniversary on April 19 at the PLSTK café in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands, during Empowerment Day 2024. This annual event serves as a gathering for partners and members of the foundation to unite in their mission, deepen their knowledge. read more

DS Smith Packaging Iberia has chosen Madrid as the location to establish its first Customer Innovation Hub in Spain. The company, present in 130 markets, opened

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In order to optimize processes at its logistics center in Coswig, Ulvila, Finland, and make its supply chain future-ready, Netto has partnered with automated solutions provider Cimcorp. The challenge for Netto, Germany's largest grocery discounter and part of the Edeka Group, has been to optimize. read more

The "Progress and Socialist Party" parliamentary group in Morocco has submitted an inquiry to Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, concerning the destruction of Moroccan agricultural products in Spain and attempts to set warehouses on fire. They cited reports from Spanish media about an alleged attempt. read more

After more than 20 years of growing radishes in Italy, Willem-Jan Coolbergen of Ortolanda Borgo-Grappa has been increasingly contemplating the future. "I am here mainly for the farm and the company. However, my heart is in the Netherlands. I still watch Dutch TV, and as an..." read more

The North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the export of 30.6 tons of fresh mushrooms from Stavropol Krai, Russia from January to April 19, 2024. The products were dispatched from the Georgievsk district. Out of this total, 4.7 tons of mushrooms were exported. read more

The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues." read more