The Regional Government of Piura, Peru, through the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRAP), has successfully initiated the process of organic banana crop rotation to prevent the spread of Fusarium, a pathogenic fungus that has caused significant damage to banana production and the economy. read more

The Administrative Committee for Pistachios published its shipment report on January 15, 2026, for the fourth month of the 2025/26 U.S. pistachio crop year. The crop year follows a biennial bearing cycle, which usually leads to increased production volumes. All data is presented in terms of in-shell equivalents. 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

"Formoza, a large tomato-on-the-vine (TOV) variety from Enza Zaden, is rapidly becoming a trusted and high-performing choice for commercial greenhouse growers in Canada," states Chehade Chehade, Sales Representative & Product Developer at Enza Zaden. "It has been specifically developed for medium and large-scale operations." read more

The U.S. Potato Expo in Dallas took place amidst political uncertainty, including tariff measures, strained international trade relations, and tighter controls on migrant labor. The administration of Donald Trump provided farmers with close to record support payments of about US$40 billion in the. read more

ThinkPlants is further emphasizing its commitment to establishing a reliable and top-notch supply chain for the North American nursery sector by introducing a new member, Knox Horticulture, to its group of breeders, growers, and suppliers. Based in Winter Garden, Florida, Knox Horticulture... read more

The raspberry supply from Mexico is becoming more balanced. "Two weeks ago, there was an abundance of raspberries. With Christmas and New Year's falling in the middle of the week, it's always very challenging to distribute everything, so I believe there was pressure on the market to allocate resources correctly." read more

The Dutch tulip cutting season has been officially launched in the Netherlands with National Tulip Day in Amsterdam. On Museumplein, thousands of visitors gathered to pick free tulips from a large temporary picking garden, marking the start of the new season. The event, held annually in the Dutch read more

The forest fires in the Ñuble and Biobío regions have caused a major social and environmental crisis in Chile, destroying thousands of hectares, impacting communities, and resulting in the loss of many homes. However, according to sources in the fruit sector, their impact on export fruit has been minimal. read more

Atlixco, in Puebla, has established itself as a key center for tulip cultivation in Mexico, particularly during January and February, when local nurseries prepare up to 210,000 pots to meet demand for Valentine's Day. Tulips, which require low temperatures, are grown in controlled-cold… read more

Dwie pułapki fotograficzne zostały zainstalowane, aby uchwycić dziką przyrodę, która zamieszkuje lasy obszaru agroleśnictwa Sixaola, chronionego obszaru dla przemysłu bananowego w południowo-karaibskim regionie Kostaryki. read more

Sun World International welcomed 10 new marketers to its global licensee network in the fourth quarter of 2025, and also strengthened its partnership with Sun Pacific. Sun Pacific is now an authorized importer for Sun World varieties in North America. The new marketers come from South Africa, Namibia, and. read more

In the U.S., there is a movement among consumers and retailers to support sustainable farming practices, which has led to increased scrutiny of deforestation in the avocado industry in Mexico. In response, the Mexican government has implemented pro-forest policies. read more

The Taiwan Orchid Growers Association stated that the government should assist in furthering the expansion of the growth of Taiwan's Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly known as moth orchids, in order to strengthen its competitive position in the US market. Moth orchids are Taiwan's primary agricultural export to the US, facing competition from Canada. read more

Three-year agreement between Macfrut and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic. The signing took place in Santo Domingo in recent days during a mission in the presence of important authorities from the institutional and political world. read more

U.K.-based plant biotechnology specialist Phytoform Labs will be the first startup outside of North Carolina State University's research community to utilize the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's Seed2Grow agricultural technology incubator. As the winner of Bayer's Golden Ticket program, Phytoform Labs was granted this opportunity. read more

Jersey's primary exporters of goods, the island's farmers who transport tens of thousands of tonnes of Jersey Royals to the UK annually, have expressed worries about recent rises in ferry-related fees. Growers argue that the increases should have been restricted to inflation for the present year. read more

The signing took place in recent days in Santo Domingo during a Macfrut mission, with the presence of important authorities from the institutional, political, diplomatic, and economic worlds, confirming the central role of the international supply chain fair for agro-industrial development. read more

The main trends in the banana sector currently include increased demand for organic and sustainable bananas, the use of technology for farming practices, and the rise of fair trade certifications. Challenges in the sector involve threats from diseases like Panama disease and Black Sigatoka, as well as issues related to climate change and market competition. Opportunities in the banana sector include expanding into new markets, developing innovative products like banana flour or snacks, and improving supply chain efficiencies. read more

"Z powodu niskich temperatur, zbiory spowolniły, a ceny wzrosły" - mówi Francesco Marangio, dyrektor sprzedaży w firmie Marangio Farm w Vittorii, w prowincji Ragusa. Sycylijska firma posiada około trzech hektarów ziemi, z których wszystkie są wykorzystywane do uprawy chronionych roślin. read more