Last week, Professor Bruno Mezzetti from Italy attended the opening of the offsite location of Le Marche Polytechnic University at Zhetysu University in Taldygorkan, Kazakhstan. Taldygorkan is located about 300 kilometers southeast of Almaty, the capital of the Zhetysu agricultural region. read more

The grape harvest in Corinthia, Greece, is entering its third week, but yields remain low. "At the moment, we are harvesting the Prime and Starlight varieties and getting 15 to 20 tons per hectare. These are low yields that have been caused by the adverse weather conditions. Although rainfall read more

SPAR Norway is expanding its retail presence with the opening of new stores. The latest addition is the SPAR supermarket Lund Torv in Kristiansand, located near the previous SPAR Lund site. The store offers a selection of products tailored to meet the needs of local residents, with a particular emphasis on fresh produce. read more

MSC Invernaderos, located in Spain. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to various climates, crops, and needs, which has enabled us to become a key player in the global greenhouse manufacturing industry for fruits and vegetables. With over 35 years of experience, we are a family-run business focused on innovation and quality." read more

Apple prices in several important EU countries have shown different trends in the past year, with significant rises observed in Poland and Germany from April to June 2025. In Poland, the prices increased from €71 per 100kg in April to €78 in May, reaching a peak of €101 in June, which was the highest compared to other markets. read more

W poniedziałkowym komunikacie prasowym opublikowanym przez Koordynację Organizacji Rolników i Hodowców (COAG) oraz Federację Konsumentów i Użytkowników (CECU) ogłoszono, że złożono skargę do Ministerstwa Spraw Konsumenckich dotyczącą "domniemanego niedopełnienia przepisów regulujących...". read more

The Consumers Association brought attention to the growing disparity in fruit and vegetable prices in Cyprus. Retail prices were found to be significantly higher than what producers are paid. For example, the retail price of bananas was observed to be up to 110% higher than the price received by producers. This information was part of the association's second report. read more

Morocco is making progress on the Nador West Med project, which is based on the successful Tangier-Med model. This initiative entails a €730 million investment to develop land with limited social or environmental issues. The first phase is projected to be finished by late 2026 or early 2027. The port will include a read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has authorized the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting in approved growing media from Germany and the Netherlands into the United States. Following a thorough analysis, APHIS has determined that these imports meet the necessary requirements for entry. read more

The EU is planning to introduce higher tariffs on Russian fertilizers and agricultural products in order to reduce its economic dependency on Russia. This decision is intended to decrease Russian earnings, but there are worries about the potential effects on food prices in the EU, which are causing concerns among farmers. read more

The members of the melon sector of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias stated this, as they gathered at the end of week 29 in Tomelloso/Ciudad Real to analyze the current situation of the sector and the main aspects of the new season. The ongoing national melon season has been marked by. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne znacząco wpłynęły na uprawę truskawek w Finlandii w ostatnich latach. W zeszłym roku zebrano ledwie kilka kilogramów ze względu na szkody zimowe. Większość truskawek w Finlandii nadal jest uprawiana na zewnątrz. W tym roku pojawia się pytanie, czy będzie wystarczająca liczba pracowników, aby zebrać dobre plony. read more

The 2025 industrial tomato campaign has started in Northern Italy with the collection and delivery to processing plants of "cherry tomato" productions and the first quantities of early "round" varieties. The first processing plant has been launched. read more

The voices suggesting that Carrefour may soon leave the Italian market are becoming increasingly insistent. This was reiterated by Corriere della Sera, in an article by Francesco Bertolino, which reveals that the French group has tasked Rothschild with exploring the market for a possible divestment. read more

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) is addressing concerns regarding South Africa's trade relations with Russia following the recent tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has proposed a potential 100% tariff on imports from Russia, pending resolution talks. read more

The melon campaign continues, with high availability. With the rise in temperatures, an upward push for watermelons is expected. Quantities are running out for peaches and nectarines with small-sized fruit. The cherry season is coming to an end, with the campaign in Trentino. read more

At Beyond Chrysant in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands, quality is a top priority. That means not only taking care of the crop in the greenhouse but also focusing on the post-harvest process. As one of the first chrysanthemum growers, Beyond Chrysant switched to vacuum cooling years ago. read more

In mid-July of this year, the picturesque areas of the Fall Creek® nursery and demonstration fields in Meterik, the Netherlands, became the center of a European discussion on the future of blueberry cultivation. On July 15-16, 2025, the Field + Forum event took place there. read more

One million signatures collected in a few days, a divided Parliament, and a country split between defending agriculture and protecting health and the environment. The petition launched by a French student against the "Duplomb" law - which allows the reintroduction of read more

With temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of Italy, it's inevitable to think about the symbol of summer: watermelon. This fruit is the star of the month of July, thanks to the analyses of Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, which captures a... read more