Data from official sources indicates that the export of Chinese pears to the EU and the UK has been steadily increasing, while shipments to the Middle East market are also on the rise. As the new season's harvest begins, exporters are working on strategies to handle competition and maintain stable sales. read more

Holandia nadal odgrywa centralną rolę w tworzeniu szerokiej gamy kwiatów ciętych na globalnym rynku. Kwiaty są przewożone - czasami także wysyłane drogą morską - z krajów w całej Europie i poza nią. W Holandii importowane kwiaty są łączone z produkcją lokalną, aby dostarczać bogaty. read more

On July 1, 2025, Lukas Lackner took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Insort GmbH, based in Berndorf, Austria. He replaces Dr. Markus Schlagbauer, who served as the company's leader for the previous eighteen months. Lackner has been a part of the company for a number of years, with his most recent role being read more

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), a fungus resembling an albino hedgehog, offers both nutritional and medicinal benefits and has a tender texture reminiscent of veal sweetbreads. It is becoming more popular in organic stores and vegan menus. However, its intricate cultivation process poses limitations. read more

"We cannot complain about the carrot market. There are sectors where things are worse," says outdoor vegetable trader Kees Heegsma from Lemmer. "With the early plots, we also started fairly early this year, and the early carrots are moving fairly smoothly. Prices for field crop carrots are" read more

In East Brabant, the Netherlands, two neighbors have been locked in a dispute over poorly maintained vegetation. The conflict escalated when a tree toppled over in January 2022, damaging a greenhouse. After consulting an independent damage expert, the court has now ruled that the neighbor who read more

In contrast, vegetable imports amounted to about 4.95 million tons with a value of around 5.40 billion euros. In June alone, 296,000 tons of vegetables worth 147 million euros were exported, while at the same time 671,000 tons worth 772 million euros were imported. When it comes to fruits and nuts, the total reached... read more

However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events often show significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and requiring frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer... read more

However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events exhibit significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and often necessitating frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2 percent in value to €1.288bn in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. The industry association Portugal Fresh reported that data from the National Statistics Institute also indicated an 8.9 percent growth in exports. read more

Spain's Agrícola Bagu has launched a new early clementine variety. XLO is named after its extra-large size and the name of its parent variety, Oronules, of which it is a spontaneous mutation. Its season runs from mid-September to the end of October, making it one of the earliest clementines available. read more

On August 13th, the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and the Latvian Plant Protection Service signed an intent protocol for the implementation of this project. read more

The goal is to transition at least 25% of agricultural land and food consumption in the EU to organic farming by 2030. The charter was presented to the Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen on August 19, who participated in the final debate. read more

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The fire that started a week ago in Jarilla has already burned more than 15,000 hectares within a 155-kilometer perimeter after passing through the regions of Ambroz and the Jerte Valley, one of the main cherry production areas in Spain. "We know that there is damage to cherry plantations in read more

In parts of Europe, recent heatwaves have caused difficulties for fruit production. In southern France, temperatures have reached 40°C, resulting in dry soils, early harvests, and sunburnt fruit. In Luxembourg, temperatures exceeding 35°C have been recorded, but the conditions have not raised any concerns. read more

As climate change intensifies its impact on the Mediterranean region, Croatia is experiencing hotter summers, extended periods of drought, and diminishing yields of traditional crops such as apples, which are projected to decrease by 27% this year alone. While numerous farmers are finding it challenging to adjust to these changes, there is one grower in the village of Donja Bistra who is... read more

Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine is investing in the development of its agricultural sector. New investments are allowing for the rebuilding of an industry that has also suffered due to the armed conflict – mainly through the loss of important agricultural lands in the southern part of the country. How

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Abkhazia, a subtropical region on the Black Sea coast of the South Caucasus, is known for its fragrant and flavorful tangerines. However, despite favorable growing conditions, a significant share of the harvest never leaves the orchards. Export to Russia, traditionally the main market, has become... read more

In the rural area of Emilia, in northern Italy, Marco Anzola's agricultural farm in the town of Boretto, in the province of Reggio Emilia, located along the banks of the Po River, is charting a clear course toward zero-residue agriculture. The farm, known for its high-quality oxheart tomatoes, is taking significant steps towards becoming a zero-residue agricultural operation. read more