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Following analyses conducted by the Organic Farmers' Organization of the Loir-et-Cher department, revealing contamination of private vegetable gardens by prosulfocarb, the French Federation of Organic Agriculture (FNAB) and Générations Futures are calling for the herbicide to be banned. read more

France will suspend the import and sale of certain food products from outside the European Union that contain residues of five active substances not approved in the EU, starting from February 8. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry is advising exporters on this matter. read more

Rosssian vegetable producers have reduced prices for several products, according to data from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture quoted by RIA Novosti. On an annual basis, selling prices for cucumbers decreased by 5.7 percent to 143.3 rubles per kilogram (approximately US$1.55 per kilogram). read more

At the request of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, the EU Agriculture Council is reviewing the free trade agreement with Ukraine and considering the necessity of implementing additional measures to safeguard the EU agricultural market from Ukrainian imports. The four countries argue that further protections are required. read more

The Harry cyclone that hit Sicily and the bad weather in the South, with rain and frost, have caused variations in production and consequently in prices. Particularly affected were turnip greens, lettuce, artichokes, and oranges, the latter being the most impacted. read more

"Last week's adverse weather conditions resulted in some wind-damaged produce, leading to an increased amount of discarded oranges. However, what is being offered for sale is top-quality, first-choice produce," reported Valeria Orlando of "Donne Orlando" in Ribera, a company located in the center of town. read more

In January-September 2025, Georgia exported plums and prunes valued at USD 5.1 million, showing a decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Export volumes dropped by 58.9% to 2,796 tonnes, down from 6,806 tonnes in the same period of 2024. The average export prices also saw a decline. Russia continued to be the primary export market for these products. read more

Teams from garden centers all over the United Kingdom are celebrating after receiving awards at the annual conference of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) today (Monday, January 26, 2026). The awards were given to the top-performing member garden centers during a special ceremony at Carden Park. read more

Huercasa, a company specializing in high-quality vegetable products, is in the process of building what will become Europe's largest sweetcorn processing plant in Spain. This project, which involves an investment of over 20 million euros between 2025 and 2027, is designed to enhance the company's position as a market leader in Europe. read more

Today, the European Union started discussions on revising the legal framework regulating the production and labeling of organic food. Spain, the leading country in organic cultivation area, will advocate for the European logo to be used only on products that meet EU standards. read more

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

VitalFluid has made progress in revolutionizing crop protection by providing five Plasma Activated Water (PAW) machines to top strawberry growers in England and Scotland. This achievement signifies the company's official expansion into the United Kingdom and marks a new chapter in... read more

"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