Flower farmer John Huiberts stands next to a flamingo made of thousands of organic pink hyacinths. At the annual BloemenCorso, or flower parade, where decorated floats travel through 26 miles of fields in full bloom, his electric vehicle is a sign of changing times in the Netherlands. "It makes read more

In 2023, the agricultural land area dedicated to bulb cultivation increased by 21 percent to over 28 thousand hectares compared to a decade ago. The number of farms engaging in bulb cultivation in addition to other agricultural activities has risen, although fewer farms focus solely on this. read more

Avocado trees are not water guzzlers, and their cultivation is not responsible for the global droughts as some claim. The cultivation only accounts for a very small percentage of global food production and only a third of the production of key tropical fruits (excluding). read more

New Zealand kiwifruit growers will arrive in Europe well ahead of schedule this year. This was confirmed by Zespri itself through its director for Europe and North America, Steven Martina. read more

Wiosna nadeszła, co oznacza, że produkcja organicznej rabarbaru jest w toku na Północno-Zachodnim Wybrzeżu Pacyfiku. "To jedna z czołowych regionów produkcji rabarbaru w USA" - mówi Jess Hardin, kupujący w firmie Organically Grown Company. "Nasi klienci niecierpliwie oczekują na ten plon każdą wiosnę, uprawiany organicznie przez naszą firmę". read more

Joss Bravo recently joined Meteor Systems Mexico as the sales manager. He expressed his excitement about joining the company, stating, "Having lived and worked in the rapidly growing horticulture sector in Mexico for a significant part of my life, I am thrilled to contribute to expanding the range of growing systems, tunnels, and drip irrigation." read more

Joss Bravo has recently joined Meteor Systems Mexico as the sales manager. He expressed his excitement about joining the company, stating, "Having lived and worked in the flourishing horticulture industry in Mexico for a significant period of my life, I am eager to expand the range of growing systems, tunnels, and drip irrigation." read more

Rynek ziemniaków w tym roku był trudny. „Nadmiar ziemniaków na Zachodzie Stanów Zjednoczonych wywarł presję na cały rynek ziemniaków w Ameryce Północnej” - mówi Andrew George z firmy EarthFresh. „W połączeniu z osłabieniem gospodarki zarówno w Kanadzie, jak i w USA, zmiana w porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym krótkim read more

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation recently announced the opening of two new export markets for its local producers. The Moroccan National Office of Food Safety has approved the import of Egyptian potatoes, and Egyptian officials have finalized the export plans. read more

The UK-based expert in advanced aeroponic technology, LettUs Grow, has partnered with the US specialist in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the US and Canada. read more

Since the appearance of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in 2014, Bayer has implemented a global strategy focused on developing materials with high resistance. In the early years, they launched the first hybrid variety in Mexico with Intermediate Resistance (IR) to the symptoms of the virus. read more

Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana variety, known as GAL, comes from Israel and is distributed by Rahan Meristem. This import, the result of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected to help improve the banana industry in Ecuador. read more

Bananas, which are a significant source of potassium, come wrapped in their own biodegradable packaging, making them a convenient and popular fruit in the US. They play a crucial role in the American diet, with their consumption accounting for over 20% of the total fresh fruit intake, a number that has been growing. read more

New year... old life. Please forgive me for starting with this proverb, but it perfectly describes the trend of foreign trade during the first month of 2024, as it closely mirrors the end of 2023, characterized by a negative trade deficit of over 500 thousand. read more

HilverdaFlorist reflects on a successful week at the California Spring Trials 2024. Throughout the week, they showcased the latest genetics tailored for the North American market. Additionally, they unveiled a range of new branding concepts to the market. At CAST, the company introduced their most recent genetics. read more

Bhausaheb Navale and Sharad Patil started the 'Greens and Blooms' nursery in Pune, cultivating over 150 exotic flowers such as orchids and anthuriums. At the age of 50, Bhausaheb made the brave decision to leave a secure job and pursue his passion for horticulture. "There is no right time to" read more

Ta seria podaje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązującymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced a scheduled maintenance at the Gatun Locks from May 7 to May 15, which will reduce the number of daily transits at the Panamax locks from 20 to 17. Following the maintenance, measures to increase daily transits to 32 have been outlined in response to. read more

Japonian Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko gave U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden the perfect gift: 250 cherry blossoms. These trees will replace the 100 that have to be removed as part of a restoration project currently underway. read more

The Moroccan watermelon campaign had just started when it was interrupted by Spanish claims of elevated levels of pesticide residues. This accusation led Moroccan food safety authorities to introduce new export requirements. The Moroccan watermelon industry is currently facing challenges in production. read more