"Volume developments impressively illustrate the growth development of this crop"
Stadler Champidistribution SA in Aigle has always produced its mushrooms with green energy. A small hydroelectric power plant ensures the right climate in the production halls, leading to a

"Pear market begins year with a bang"
"The pear market began 2023 with a bang," says Mark Vernooij of the Dutch export company, Urfruit. "Prices started rising right at the start of the new year and are currently at healthy levels.

"After 40 years of trading bananas, it's time for something new"
Hans Maagendans has been in the European banana business for almost 40 years. He is now ready to begin taking things a little easier. Retirement is, however, not on the horizon. Hans, an

Mexican Association hosts 4th annual Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium
For the fourth consecutive year, the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture AC (AMHPAC) will hold the Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium to discuss relevant issues for those who

Stacks of produce litter Auckland roadsides
In Auckland, piles of onions washed onto the roads as a result of the floods. Fields with pumpkins, garlic, onions and other crops in Pukekohe were still partly flooded yesterday afternoon, nearly

"As soon as we solve one problem, others arise"
This year's Egyptian citrus season comes amidst tremendous global instability, and factors that represent high risks and ambiguity for Egyptian exporters, according to Mr Mohamed Shaker, Marketing

Government of Tanzania plans 10 per cent agri growth by 2030
The Tanzanian government has unveiled its grand plans towards successful attainment of its ambitious strategy to make agriculture sector grow by 10 per cent come 2030. According to the Ministry of

Colombia invested close to $5 million to combat Fusarium TR4
As a preventive measure, the Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (Augura), together with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), implemented, in 2010, strategies and phytosanitary