Growing watermelon in Poland. The fruit can be exceptionally sweet and aromatic
Arbutus is successfully grown in the South of Mazovia, among other places. What factors determine the success of the crop?.More. Go to the article

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

Lidl is again promoting non-ideal fruit and vegetables. This time "tanned" tomatoes
The Lidl Poland shop chain has once again decided to introduce imperfect fruit and vegetables to its offer. This time, the chain's offer will include "tanned" tomatoes..More. Go to the article

Increasing drought. Water scarcity has spread across the country
The agricultural drought has worsened, with water shortages occurring across the country. The greatest water deficit was recorded in the Pomeranian, Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Greater Poland

Current prices of new potatoes in Poland. Irgi is less and prices are higher [03.07.2023].
On the Broniszach wholesale market, the prices of domestic new potatoes vary. It all depends on the variety. For among the offers there are noticeably fewer white-fleshed potatoes, i.e. the

France has banned plastic packaging on fruit and vegetables. However, there are exceptions
From 1 July 2023, legislation came into force in France that prohibits the sale of unprocessed fruit and vegetables in plastic packaging.More. Go to the article

Severe hailstorms destroy crops in Austria
Last Friday, after a long heat wave, a cold front arrived in Austria, bringing with it severe hailstorms and storms for agriculture. Losses in the Austrian agricultural sector are estimated at

Neighbourhood for pole beans. Through these species the harvest will be poor
Fasola is a vegetable commonly grown in Poland. The pods of green beans can be used both for the fresh market and for industry. Commonly cultivated are bean varieties - dwarf green-stemmed,

What not to plant alongside pole beans? Avoid these species, yields will be poor
Fasola is a vegetable commonly grown in Poland. The pods of green beans can be used both for the fresh market and for industry. Commonly cultivated are bean varieties - dwarf green-stemmed,

Ireland will run out of carrots, beetroot and potatoes
In Ireland, a series of heavy rains followed by hot weather has affected the production of many agricultural commodities. Local media quote agricultural consultant Dr Richard Hackett as predicting

Will drought hit wallets? Vegetables could be even more expensive
May was another month in which vegetable prices increased y-o-y. by around 40% on average. Carrots and onions recorded as much as triple-digit increases. Cabbage, on the other hand, cheapened by

Fruit to grow more expensive than vegetables
In the country, the important determinants of fruit and vegetable prices in the coming months, apart from agro-meteorological conditions, will be the cost of inputs for agriculture, as well as

What can be done to make beans grow well? Three treatments are key
Fasola is a vegetable commonly grown in Poland. How to grow this vegetable to enjoy a good yield? We suggest. Commonly cultivated are bean varieties - dwarf green-stemmed, such as 'Delfina',

The end of the cheap spring on the vegetable market. "Polish does not mean cheaper"
Author: Aneta Gwara-Tarczyńska 24 May 2023 13:05 This year, for the first time in ten years, the market did not pay for iceberg lettuce and mini romaine lettuce as in previous years. The problem

New Zealand spinach yields earlier - how do you grow it?
New Zealand spinach comes on sale in summer - it crops from June until the first frosts occur. New Zealand spinach comes from a different family to conventional spinach, but has a similar flavour

Drought raises concerns in southern Europe
Author: Sylwia Sałyga 08 May 2023 14:45 Already at the beginning of the year, droughts and hot weather are a cause for concern in several southern European countries. Alarm bells are already

Reduced vegetable supply affects prices. Onions in March became 133 per cent more expensive.
The EU vegetable market is subject to clear supply constraints. According to AMI (following S&P Global), EU vegetable production in 2022 declined by 8%. Declines were recorded in all major

Macfrut 2023 - vegetable trivia [photos].
From 3 to 5 May, the Macfrut international fruit and vegetable fair is taking place at the Rimini Expo Center in Italy. 1,100 exhibitors representing the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain

Low onion supply drives prices
The current situation on the onion market is difficult. "Supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands are minimal, which makes trade difficult. There were supposed to be supplies from the new harvest

Low onion supply drives up prices
The current situation on the onion market is difficult. "Supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands are minimal, which makes trade difficult. There were supposed to be supplies from the new harvest

A late start to the asparagus season. A novelty appears on the market
Thanks to the exceptionally cold spring, the asparagus harvest started later than usual. However, they are slowly appearing on the market. This year's novelty is freeze-dried asparagus, reports

Ukrainian cabbage prices are plummeting. Stocks are flooding the market
In Ukraine, the price of white cabbage from last year's harvest has fallen significantly this week. Ukrainian farmers are rushing to sell. -Ukrainian farmers are rushing to sell their stocks of

Falling onion prices. Massive supply of imported onions to blame
A drop in selling prices was recorded this week on the onion market in Ukraine. The main reason for the downward price trend was the massive supply of imported onions from Poland, Egypt and the

Extremely expensive vegetables in Sweden. Such prices have not been seen for 70 years
High vegetable prices have led to the highest food price increase in Sweden in 72 years. High vegetable prices in Sweden have led to the highest food price increase in 72 years, while contributing

In Europe, onion prices hit record highs; in India, it's rotting in the fields
Farmers in the western part of India are protesting against onion prices being too low. - Rows of onions are lying on the farms and rotting. Other farmers are burning their crops. Some decide to