"Visiting Spain last year, seeing the feedback from watermelon farmers around the world regarding the new micro-seeded watermelon category, and the significant impact it has had on the international melon segment, motivated me to return home and share these developments locally," says Jandri Venter, a melon enthusiast. read more

There are over 30 exhibitors who have joined the Italy Collective, coordinated by Cso Italy in collaboration with Fruitimprese, on the occasion of the 2026 edition of Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th. read more

A niche vegetable with great potential, the kohlrabi was the focus of a two-day event of discussion and innovation in Sabaudia, organized by Rijk Zwaan Italy. read more

Fri-El Green House is expanding its operations at the Ostellato (Ferrara) site. The company, part of OP Cio (Consorzio Interregionale Ortofrutticolo SCA) and operating under the H₂Orto brand, will add 30 hectares of greenhouses and create 400 jobs in the short term. A biomethanation plant is also being ... read more

The passage of the Harry cyclone has left deep marks in Southern Italy, with estimated damages exceeding one billion euros, of which around 740 million in Sicily alone. Faced with this unprecedented emergency, the Government immediately declared a national state of emergency for Sicily and Calabria. read more

The last week of January opens under the sign of a decidedly unstable weather over much of Italy. The meteorological picture is dynamic and constantly evolving: starting from today, our country will be affected by the arrival of a new Atlantic disturbance, which read more

This morning, IPM Essen kicked off in Essen, Germany. The trade show brings together professionals from across the horticultural industry once again. For this year's event, almost 1,400 exhibitors are listed. After surpassing 1,500 exhibitors in 2024 and the years ahead. read more

W roku 2024 cena, którą płacili hiszpańscy plantatorzy pomidorów z szklarni, była o 61,02% niższa niż cena, jaką otrzymali holenderscy plantatorzy, ale wciąż znacznie wyższa niż ceny płacane plantatorom z Maroka i Turcji. Konkretnie, cena pomidorów hiszpańskich u źródła była o 300% wyższa niż cena pomidorów marokańskich. read more

Według analityków z projektu EastFruit, ceny hurtowe ziemniaków na Ukrainie zaczęły rosnąć na początku zeszłego tygodnia. read more

TSW, the largest agriculture and horticulture trade fair in Poland, opened this year on Friday and Saturday in Kielce. The event covers both greenhouse and open-field production and serves as a platform for local and international suppliers of planting material, cultivation systems, and sorting... read more

Potato growers in Cyprus have requested state subsidies to compensate for losses due to heatwaves, frost, and drought in 2025, said potato producers' association president Andreas Karyos. Farmers have also asked the state to provide water for nighttime irrigation during periods of. read more

Nearly 140 exhibitors and over 3,200 visitors attended the Fruitteelt Vakbeurs at EXPO Houten in the Netherlands. The trade fair was organized by the Dutch Fruit Growers Organization (NFO) and FruitMasters, and once again offered a wide range of exhibitors, which was widely appreciated by. read more

From February 10th to 12th, 2026, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will open the doors of the Finca La Puebla research station located in Murcia, Spain to growers, technicians, and operators in the vegetable sector to shape the future of leafy and brassica crop cultivation together. During the three days... read more

Last Friday, the Director of Agea, Fabio Vitale, participated in an event together with the Director of the Coordinating Body, Salvatore Carfi, and the Director of the Department for the Management, Development, and Security of Information Systems, Francesco Sofia. read more

Tango Fruit, the premium seedless mandarin (bee-friendly), marketed by Spreafico, is back in the spotlight in Italian selling points. 2026 marks the third campaign in Italy and is characterized by significant quantities. The store is at the center of promotional activities. read more

South Africa's power utility, Eskom, will officially launch the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre next week at the Grootvlei Power Station. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Netherlands government and provincial stakeholders. The centre is a pilot program. read more

The European Union continues to be an important trading partner for Ecuador, especially in the field of agro-exports. Ecuador is enhancing its relationship with the Netherlands, a significant European logistics center, mainly for the export of bananas. Nonetheless, the country is progressively broadening its range of products. María Cecilia Gutiérrez, read more

Ceny hurtowe ziemniaków na Ukrainie zaczęły rosnąć na początku zeszłego tygodnia, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. read more

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has announced that the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026 will open for entries on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The competition is open to entrants across the UK and Ireland who are under the age of 30 on 31 July 2026. It offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge in… read more

The Rojo Brillante persimmon season is coming to an end for the second-grade cooperative Anecoop, the largest producer and operator working with this fruit in Spain, accounting for around 50% of the country's total volume. This marks the conclusion of a generally positive season, with lower production than usual. read more