Francisco Clouthier from Maui Fresh International LLC reported that a combination of extreme weather events in Mexico and Florida has led to a scarcity of bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. He mentioned, "It's especially severe for peppers and cucumbers." Around 80 percent of Roma tomato production is also affected by the situation. read more

"Propagation is where plant health, uniformity, and yield potential are established," says Mathieu van de Sande, President and CEO of Ontario Plants Propagation. "As greenhouse scale increases, it becomes the primary control point in the production system." Ontario Plants is expanding its operations. read more

Po udanej prezentacji GreenTech North America, wydarzenie zyskuje silny rozpęd. 95% przestrzeni wystawienniczej zostało już sprzedane, potwierdzony jest prelegent główny Cole Mucci (KingsOne Farms), a program konferencji jest obecnie w trakcie opracowywania. Pierwsza edycja odbędzie się na read more

The Panama Canal is experiencing a rise in vessel traffic due to the increased fuel and freight costs, which are impacting global shipping routes as a result of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta stated that the canal is observing an increase in transits. "The latest thing we've seen is an uptick in ships passing through." read more

Poczucie ostrożnego optymizmu towarzyszy kanadyjskim producentom ziemniaków po wiadomości z zeszłego tygodnia, że Kanadyjska Agencja Inspekcji Żywności (CFIA) osiągnęła porozumienie z meksykańską instytucją Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) w sprawie zezwolenia na wysyłkę kanadyjskich ziemniaków... read more

Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) has announced that the fungicide Kenja (isofetamid) was recently approved for use on greenhouse ornamental crops to control botrytis. "Many thanks to ISK Biosciences Corporation for supporting this use," said FCG in a statement. "Many thanks to Agriculture and[...]" read more

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Banana production has resumed in Panama on a limited scale as part of a trial phase to assess fruit performance and packing plant operations during the reactivation of activities. The current focus is on supplying the local market, with conditions for resuming exports being reviewed. read more

Najnowsze napięcia między USA a Iranem wprowadziły na rynek importowanych jabłek i kiwi w Indiach chaos, gdy panika zakupowa spowodowała gwałtowne wzrosty cen, tylko po to, by kilka dni później nadmiar towaru spowodował ich załamanie - mówi pan Kiran Nair, dyrektor generalny Kingsfly Fresh Farm IMPEX. „Wszystko zaczęło się w 10. tygodniu, gdy pojawiły się informacje o zakłóceniach w read more

The commercial vegetable greenhouse sector in North America initially began by incorporating seeds and technology from Europe. However, when it comes to strawberries, the process was more challenging due to significant differences between the strawberry markets in the two continents, as noted by Paul J Mastronardi from Red Sun Farms. read more

The banana sector in the Dominican Republic is showing signs of recovery in terms of both volume and quality after a period of volatility in production. Caroline García, from Caribio Fresh Fruits, a Dominican company specializing in the export of fresh fruit, stated that the outlook for the current situation is promising. read more

The dry rot of potatoes remains a persistent issue impacting storage and postharvest handling, leading to losses for farmers. Researchers at Colorado State University in the San Luis Valley, a major potato production area in the U.S., have identified numerous fungal species linked to this disease. By employing structural and... read more

The Costa Rican melon season started this year on schedule, unlike in previous years, thanks to favorable and stable weather conditions. Rolf Weber from Global Producers stated, "Both the weather and the yield per hectare have been stable and of excellent quality so far." read more

In many export orchards, sunburn quietly reduces the share of fruit reaching premium grades. During hot summers, losses of 10–30% are not uncommon when fruit surface temperatures rise beyond safe levels. What begins as heat stress in the canopy can ultimately translate into thousands of lost fruits. read more

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The volume of coconut imports into the U.S. is better compared to this time last year. Frank Martinez from A.R. Produce mentioned, "Right now, we have a good supply of coconuts," noting that they source products from the Dominican Republic, some from Mexico, and will soon also receive supplies from Costa Rica. Costa Rica is the main supplier for them. read more

Over the past month, Delhi NCR was filled with color as thousands of tulips blossomed throughout the city, from Shanti Path to the lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan, attracting crowds eager to see the tulip festival. However, anyone visiting these gardens now is likely to notice significantly fewer blooms. read more

The California asparagus harvest has begun, but the supply is limited. One reason for this could be the reduced acreage in regions like Firebaugh this season, as well as dormancy issues in multiple growing areas. "In northern Mexico, there was a lack of dormancy which is." read more

In Colombia, the relationship between women and flowers extends beyond traditional ideas of beauty or sensitivity, according to Asocolflores. With the growth of the export floriculture industry over the past six decades, it has become a catalyst for social transformation for thousands of rural women. read more

Planting new pistachio trees in the U.S. has increased as demand for the product continues to grow. Industry estimates suggest that supply could reach close to 2 billion pounds with the addition of more orchards. Last year, U.S. pistachio production reached approximately 1.57 billion pounds. read more