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

At a fully packed auction hall in Herongen, Germany, Veiling Rhein-Maas presented its 'Customer of the Year 2026' and 'Supplier of the Year 2026' awards. The two Veiling Rhein-Maas Awards were the highlight of this year's Customer and Supplier Day, with digitalization being the central theme. read more

Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, carrot prices are on the rise in the domestic market of Ukraine. Market participants have observed a decrease in the overall supply of root vegetables from local producers. read more

The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for read more

For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of. read more

The only dogwood orchard in Ukraine and the largest in Europe, Famberry, is currently located in an occupied territory. However, its owners continue to produce dogwood delicacies and have gone even further by launching processing of a new crop for the company – pumpkin, writes EastFruit. read more

At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-designed crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This system was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article. read more

At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-organized crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article. read more

"The data from the ISMEA AgriMercati report clearly demonstrate that the policies of the Meloni Government are having their intended effects: the strategies implemented to support Italian agriculture are proving to be effective and are yielding tangible results for our Nation." read more

The Ukrainian government has introduced a new grant program to support agricultural producers in the construction of vegetable and fruit storage facilities. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting on January 21. Grants will cover up to 30% of construction costs, with a maximum of UAH 20 million. read more

Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas there is limited availability and prices are higher. Weather and logistical challenges are also affecting apple supply dynamics worldwide. In the Netherlands, there is a high demand for apples. read more

A farmer in Lleida, Spain, was arrested in July for growing, selling, and possessing the patented nectarine variety 'Nectadiva' without paying the required royalties, according to Spanish authorities. The development of a new fruit variety grants the breeder exclusive commercial rights for it. read more

Abemec B.V., a subsidiary of BayWa AG, is investing €1.5 million in the modernization and expansion of its site in Hoogeloon, the Netherlands. This investment is part of BayWa's overall strategy in the agricultural machinery sector and underscores the importance of the Hoogeloon location. read more

The United States confirms itself as one of the heavyweights in the global apple industry: the second largest producer in the world after China, with nearly 5 million tons annually (Italy is sixth in production, with about 2.3 million tons), and the third largest exporter in the world, behind China and. read more

Substantially stable negotiations for most references, while a moderate price increase is recorded for various vegetables, due to the disturbance that recently affected Southern Italy, with effects on the supply areas. This is the scenario that emerged. read more