In September 2021, the lives of thousands of families on the island of La Palma came to a halt with the eruption of the volcano that destroyed homes. read more

Dr. Wojciech Nowacki from the Polish Potato Association shared his thoughts on the future of potato farming in Poland, highlighting the significance of the 2024 cultivation data. That year, Poland witnessed its potato cultivation area expand to nearly 195 thousand hectares, with yields averaging 300 dt/ha and a read more

The internationally focused event, the International Soft Fruit Conference, took place in Den Bosch on Thursday, following Strawberry Day, which was already covered on this channel. At the exhibition, we met visitors from Korea, Canada, the United States, Germany, Finland, and Eastern Europe. read more

This forecast places the average yield as the third highest historically, although lower than the yields of 2023 and 2020, as stated in the latest Vegetable and Pulses Outlook report by the USDA's Economic Research Service. While the overall trend indicates stability, there are concerns about the growing... read more

The citrus season is in full swing in the Catania Plain, but along with it grows the anxiety of local producers, victims of a wave of thefts that repeat year after year in a worrying escalation. The latest episode occurred in Militello, in the Val di Catania, where there were read more

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 will showcase an underwater flowering plant for the first time. The Seawilding Garden, designed by award-winning Ryan McMahon of MUSA Landscape Architecture, will highlight seagrass, the ocean's only flowering plant. Inspired by the shores of Loch Craignish in Argyll. read more

This week, representatives from Freshuelva's labor department, the Huelva's Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association, traveled to Colombia and Honduras to conduct a new selection process for 380 workers who will participate in the berry harvesting campaign in the province. This initiative was developed under the... read more

In 2024, Egypt's grape exports to Germany reached a new milestone, with exporters shipping a record 26.5 thousand tons valued at $739 million to the German market, according to a report by EastFruit. This volume signifies a nearly 30% rise compared to 2023 figures and more than a doubling from 2022. read more

Opera La Pera - a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of pear orchards in Emilia-Romagna, as well as a leading brand of Italian pears - is launching an exclusive prize competition to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. This initiative marks the first time that. read more

The importation of apple varieties into Morocco has been steadily increasing, reaching a new peak in the first ten months of 2024 with a total import volume of 9.3 thousand tonnes, valued at over $65 million, as reported by EastFruit. This figure represents a record high since 2011 and... read more

The pineapple export sector in Panama is currently experiencing significant challenges this season due to logistical issues, adverse weather conditions, and fluctuations in global prices. Despite attempts to diversify markets and boost production, exporters and producers are still facing obstacles. read more

La Pera Opera, a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of orchards in Emilia-Romagna, is launching a contest with high-tech prizes to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. How does the contest work? read more

Two days ago, while responding to a journalist from The New York Times during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump did not rule out the use of military force to regain control of the Panama Canal, which is part of the United States, because - according to him - the operators are at the top. read more

The popularity of imported apple varieties in Morocco is increasing. In the first ten months of 2024, the country imported 9.3 thousand tonnes of apples valued at over $65 million, reaching a record high since 2011, as reported by EastFruit. read more

From the farm to our kitchens, the fresh produce aisle is on the verge of undergoing a transformation driven by changes in consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a growing demand for sustainability. But what do these changes mean? read more

Meksyk nadal pozostaje głównym dostawcą limonek do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Około 80-85 procent importu limonek do Stanów Zjednoczonych pochodzi z Meksyku, a następnie z Kolumbii, Peru, Gwatemali i Hondurasu. "Ponad 90 procent udziału Meksyku zaczyna maleć, ponieważ inne kraje, takie jak Kolumbia i Peru, zaczynają zyskiwać na znaczeniu". read more

The design is based on proprietary AI Plant-by-Plant technology and a new spraying method that can reduce phytosanitary product usage by up to 95% – making farming both more sustainable and cost-effective. The innovative design reduces the workload and helps farmers achieve good input. read more

In the study, Bradshaw and his colleagues analyzed historic and modern plant leaves affected by powdery mildew. The collection consisted of 173 samples from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. One sample from a North American herbarium, collected over 150 years ago, was also analyzed. read more

Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, ciasne dostawy batatów w całej Ameryce Północnej mogą wpłynąć na rynek eksportu. Jest to spowodowane między innymi tym, że międzynarodowy rynek obecnie obserwuje historycznie niskie ceny batatów. „Więc nie jest zbyt korzystne prowadzenie interesów tam” – mówi Josh Wright z 3 Star Produce. read more

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted a joint analysis projecting that Mexico will maintain its leading position in the global avocado export market, holding a 53% share by 2033. This is due to a read more