Potatoes 2023: major concerns over production volumes
According to the NEPG, total potato production area in 2023 in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany will increase by 2-3% y-o-y. However, concerns about this year's production level are

What can be done to keep blueberry production profitable?
Generally, I am pleased that our varieties have found their way into the tests here. Especially as they are showing well here," said Leon Schrijnwerkers, evaluating both plant growth and

What can be done to keep blueberry production profitable?
Generally, I am pleased that our varieties have found their way into the tests here. Especially because they are showing well here," said Leon Schrijnwerkers, evaluating both plant growth and

Profitable fruit production for processing threatened. "We need to start acting"
If we do not take quick and long-term remedial steps, profitable fruit production in our country will indeed come to an end, especially for processing, says Miroslaw Maliszewski, president of the

Low strawberry procurement prices. Will production be reduced?
The main strawberry season is slowly coming to an end, at least as far as the harvest of fruit for processing is concerned. At the collection points in most areas of the country, much less fruit

Competition in the strawberry market has done its bit. Frozen food production is declining
The prices of strawberries for processing in 2022 were at a record high. Processing plants were left with stocks of processed products from these fruits. The prices of strawberries were higher in

Agro-meteorological stations in orchard production. What opportunities do they offer?
We met with representatives of Metos and Procam at Jarosław Pyta's orchard farm in Franopol. We discussed the greater possibilities of using the data that the station provides. We invite you to

Fertiliser production in trouble?
It is not true that there are problems in terms of production or stability of fertiliser production, Deputy Minister of State Assets Karol Rabenda conveyed on Tuesday. He pointed out that

Fewer vegetables in 2023 season "If prices fall too much it will be the end of production"
Author: Aneta Gwara-Tarczyńska 14 June 2023 10:40 What we need to realise is that there will be no more cheap spring in the vegetable market. For several reasons. It is mainly about the weather,

Fewer vegetables in 2023 season "Low prices will force an end to production"
Author: Aneta Gwara-Tarczyńska 14 June 2023 10:40 What we need to realise is that there will be no more cheap spring in the vegetable market. For several reasons. It is mainly about the weather,

Strawberries cheaper than last year. Production is unprofitable
Planters from Lublin are warning that growing strawberries is becoming unprofitable in Poland, reports radio.lublin.pl. 16 zlotys per lupine, or less than 8 zlotys per kilogram - that's what you

Gigantic increase in blueberry production. How will it affect the profitability of the crop in Poland?
The International Blueberry Organisation Summit will be held on 3-4 July this year. Leaders of all major production and trade companies, both Polish, European and global, will meet in Lublin. The

Grupa Azoty will increase production - which fertilisers?
Azoty Puławy Group will increase production of fertilisers and chemicals from the first of June, such as ammonium nitrate, urea nitrate solution and urea, the company said in a press release on

Minister of Agriculture supports vegetable production in Mazovia
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Robert Telus, during his visit to Mazovia, met with local producers and representatives of the Polish Pepper Producers' Association. The topic of the

Azoty Group reduced nitrogen fertiliser production in April
The Azoty Group said on Friday in its preliminary report for April this year that it had reduced production in key segments compared to April 2022. Caprolactam production at Pulawy dropped to

Frosts during cherry blossom. Production down by 70 per cent
Sour cherry production in Portugal has fallen by 70% due to frosts during flowering, reports Freshplaza. Huge temperature fluctuations and severe night frosts during flowering have caused cherry

Raspberry production without residues
Raspberry field crops established for the production of fruit for industry are perennial crops. They are often operated for several years. During this time, the soil becomes impoverished. The use

Trends in strawberry production. What are growers planting in the West?
Author: Aneta Gwara-Tarczyńska 17 April 2023 09:58 Strawberry production enjoys unflagging interest in Poland, as well as abroad. We talk to Dariusz Bujak from De Kemp Nursery about trends in

More strawberry production. Costs increased by 35 per cent.
- More strawberries have been planted in Greece this season, says Nick Nafpliotis, director of fresh produce export company, Greek & Fresh. Greece has increased its strawberry production by 10%

A good time to start cucumber production. These rules will make for a good crop
Cucumbers can be grown in two ways - from seedlings or directly into the ground. What do you need to keep in mind in order to enjoy a high yield? Cucumbers should be grown on permeable soils rich

XV European Economic Congress - Agriculture and food production. Welcome to the debates!
Author: PTWP - Food Portal 06 April 2023 13:58 Factors determining the level of global food security, companies' efforts to mitigate the effects of disruption, the European agri-food system

Huelva: Large drops in strawberry and blueberry production
Huelva (Freshuelva), which represents around 95% of the sector, estimates that at this point, mid-season, strawberry production is 30% lower and blueberry production 25% lower than last

Fire at a juice plant in Olsztynek. "Production not affected"
Author: Paulina Piwowarek 24 March 2023 21:02 A fire broke out in the hall at the Tymbark production plant in Olsztynek on Friday 24 March in the afternoon. - Most importantly, none of the

Koreans want to increase vegetable and fruit production. They have found a way to do so
To combat food shortages, North Korea is sending soldiers to do field work. The country's leader appealed to the army to be a "driving force" in increasing food production. Hundreds of thousands

Airports are being turned into greenhouses. Koreans increase vegetable and fruit production
To combat food shortages, North Korea is sending soldiers to do field work. The country's leader appealed to the army to be a "driving force" in increasing food production. Hundreds of thousands