The organic production sector in Spain states that it does not oppose imports from Mercosur countries as part of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, but emphasizes the importance of ensuring reciprocity in market access. Álvaro Barrera, president of Ecovalia, mentioned that organic products entering the European Union must adhere to certain standards. read more

The plantation operator Sipef, based in Schoten, Antwerp, achieved record financial results last year, driven by strong performance in its established plantations and advantageous sales prices. The company has a global presence, operating in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Ivory Coast. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI expresses deep concern about the entry into the European market, and in particular the Italian market, of oranges from Egypt containing residues of pesticides banned in Italy. The news, reported by the Alert System, is causing alarm within the Consortium. read more

9 February 2026, the Omsk regional office of Russia's plant health authority detected western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in a consignment of 5,600 chrysanthemum cuttings imported from China via Kazakhstan. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of viable specimens. read more

Tomato growers in the Netherlands produce 80-100 kg of large vine tomatoes per square meter. After harvesting, an intensive packaging and quality control process takes place. At Schenkeveld, this process is increasingly being carried out using AI-driven quality control, with the GearStation from a technology company. read more

Po ostatnich burzach Agroseguro otrzymał zgłoszenia dotyczące 22 213 hektarów uszkodzonych terenów rolniczych, co w sumie daje szacowaną kwotę 35 milionów euro wypłat odszkodowań. Niemniej jednak, ta liczba jest wstępna i może się zwiększyć do około 40 000 hektarów, jak twierdzi Sergio de Andrés, dyrektor generalny. read more

Gijs Hoogendoorn was attracted to Portugal in 1999 due to the optimal climate for fruit production. Currently, he cultivates berries throughout the year in tunnels covering approximately 25 hectares in Odemira. Despite encountering sporadic heavy rainfall in the past few years, he had never encountered such extreme conditions before. "It has been an... read more

Cucumber prices are currently reaching record highs. Severe weather in southern Spain has almost completely halted supply from the country, leaving Belgian and Dutch traders facing an exceptional market situation. "Cucumber prices are reaching extremely high levels, the likes of which read more

Polskie sklepy sprzeciwiają się flagom z krajem pochodzenia dla owoców i warzyw Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHiD) wyraziła sprzeciw wobec propozycji Ministerstwa Rolnictwa dotyczącej obowiązkowych flag z krajem pochodzenia na wyświetlaczach owoców i warzyw. Źródło: esmmagazine.com. read more

Ceny warzyw uprawianych w szklarniach są obecnie bardzo wysokie. Notuje się rekordowe ceny od co najmniej ostatnich pięciu sezonów - zauważa EastFruit. read more

In Germany, they call it Kartoffel-Flut, the "potato flood": an unprecedented harvest in the last 25 years that is generating such a surplus that it is putting the entire supply chain in crisis. In a country where the average consumption is around 63 kg per capita annually, the domestic demand read more

In the Netherlands, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is funding the SPROUT project with a total budget of €5.6 million. The project aims to support the greenhouse sector in phasing out fossil fuels while contributing to the Dutch energy transition. The consortium is led by Francesco
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On February 10, 2026, the Amur branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety detected the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a 586 kg shipment of tomatoes from China. Since the beginning of the year, three cases of ToBRFV have been identified in imported tomatoes. read more

An example of dynamic changes in agriculture in the Murcia region is the rapid popularization of spraying done by drones. A local company operating for two years not only sells equipment but also provides spraying services. During this time, applications were made for read more

The United Kingdom is preparing to revise its import procedures for CITES-regulated plants, following a consultation on CITES import permits. The Dutch Floricultural Wholesale Board (VGB) has welcomed the recently published response from the UK government, which outlines plans to ease.
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Farmers in the UK are advocating for the implementation of a Swiss-style system for importing crops, fruits, and vegetables that gives preference to domestic production. In Switzerland, import duties are lowered only when there is inadequate local supply, usually during off-season periods. When products like read more

Tulip forcing company Rainbow Colors in Andijk, in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands, has installed a solid oxide electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen. According to the project partners, it is the first agricultural business worldwide to implement this technology. read more

Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa. read more

The series of storms that have affected Spain in recent weeks are causing serious repercussions in the agricultural sector, highlighting the vulnerability of crops to extreme weather events. According to preliminary estimates from Agroseguro, the disturbances may have read more

At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, postharvest solutions for avocados were presented during a technical session at the Insights Stage, drawing industry attention to shipment performance and decay management. Dr. Martín Mottura shared results from industrial avocado shipments from Peru to Spain using... read more