Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is a viral disease affecting bananas and plantains (Musa spp., collectively referred to as bananas) caused by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) (Kumar et al., 2015; Qazi, 2016; Thomas, 2018). BBTD is considered one of the top 100 invasive species globally (Global Invasive Species Database). read more

Katch Kan Agro (KKA), an agricultural division of Katch Kan Holdings Ltd. based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has announced its new consulting services for farmers and growers in open ground, greenhouses, and indoor cultivation facilities. KKA offers services in sustainable crop production. read more

Pomimo utrzymującego się wzrostu, produkcja bananów w Dominikanie napotyka znaczące wyzwania na rynku międzynarodowym, zwłaszcza w Europie. Pozwoliło to innym krajom producenckim, takim jak Ekwador, Peru, Kolumbia i Kosztaryka, zyskać przewagę. Według raportu z read more

Costa Rica is expected to see a nearly 7% increase in exports by the end of the year, although the sector's growth is slowing down due to changes in global and domestic interest rates, as well as fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate. This deceleration is noticeable among businesses operating in the country. read more

HyFood cultivates specialty hydroponic peppers in Mexico. Valeria Guadiana Rodriguez from HyFood mentions that they do face competitors in the hot pepper market, but there is still a notable opportunity to explore, particularly in the realm of sustainably produced, top-notch hydroponic goods. "While others may be present in the market, we strive to lead the way in providing premium hydroponically grown products," says Valeria. read more

Zainteresowanie daktylami nadal rośnie na całym świecie, a szczególnie duże zapotrzebowanie panuje na daktyle Medjool z Izraela. Yacov Hason, menedżer ds. marketingu firmy Erel Dates z Izraela, który właśnie wrócił z Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, mówi: "Eksportujemy do Europy, USA, Południowej Afryki oraz". read more

Jardines Urbanos, a Panamanian company with 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, has decided to focus on the production and future export of pitahaya, according to General Manager Xavier Mora. The company, initially dedicated to producing grass for sports fields, is now shifting its focus. read more

Estrada Company S.A., a Panamanian family business with over 26 years of experience in exporting watermelons, has successfully solidified its position in the growingly competitive European market, overcoming logistical and climatic challenges in the sector. General Manager Jasser read more

In the first semester of 2024, the Italian fruit and vegetable trade on an international scale shows signs of recovery: the trade balance in volume records a 5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, although the deficit remains significant (-330 thousand tons). read more

Pittsburgh-based Bloomfield Robotics has been acquired by Kubota Corporation, a leading global tractor manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation. read more

"Luis Angulo from Syngenta says, 'Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure greater profitability.' That's why last month, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds hosted a Cucurbit Master Summit with almost 200 attendees." read more

W obliczu trudnych warunków pogodowych, gospodarstwa dyniowe w Ohio i Illinois doświadczają przeciwstawnych losów. W Ohio, stanowa susza spowodowała, że Departament Rolnictwa USA ogłosił 22 hrabstwa jako obszary dotknięte klęską żywiołową. Pomimo tych warunków, White House Fruit Farm w… read more

The guava harvest from the Calvillo region in Mexico has just begun, and overall, the fruit supply is currently low. "The supply is increasing, but not as much as it did last year at this time," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits, citing a lack of spring rains. read more

Açaí, originating from Pará, accounts for 87.3% of Brazil's total production, establishing the state as a significant player in the country. This dominance is a result of advanced cultivation techniques and strategic management, boosting the sector's economic importance. The Amazon Foundation for read more

This price and volume dynamics result from a lower avocado supply during the quarter, which was attributed to a combination of weather impacts on fruit development and production in Peru and harvest interruptions in Mexico, the company explained. read more

Po intensywnym sezonie eksportu kalifornijskich pomarańczy, istnieje optymizm co do tego, że nadchodzący sezon będzie lepszy. "Rynek w okresie przejścia od pomarańczy Valencia do pomarańczy Navel był szczególnie napięty w tym sezonie z powodu warunków pogodowych. Było dużo upałów, które uszkodziły niektóre plony i... read more

New Zealand Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey recently hosted an event to support the launch of a feasibility study for establishing a low-emission shipping route between Tauranga and Zeebrugge in Belgium, via the Panama Canal. The study was commissioned by Zespri and is a key initiative for promoting sustainable shipping practices. read more

Alicia Silverstone raised concerns after posting a video of herself eating an unidentified berry from a garden in the UK. Fans quickly identified the fruit as a Jerusalem cherry, a mildly poisonous berry from the Nightshade family. After alarming viewers, the actress reassured everyone with a. read more

Globalmex International, Inc., marketing under the Magic Sun brand, is proud to announce the successful launch of its high-tech hydroponic greenhouse-grown Roma tomatoes in Central Mexico. "This innovative approach to growing Roma tomatoes, typically cultivated in fields, sets a new standard for quality and sustainability. read more

Wrzesień i październik to duże miesiące dla rambutanu, ponieważ trzy kraje dostarczający Stanom Zjednoczonym owoce. Gwatemala, Honduras i Meksyk są wszystkie w sezonie w tym okresie roku. Zbiory z Hondurasu rozpoczęły się trzy tygodnie temu, a zbiory w regionie Puerto Barrios w Gwatemali również. read more