Moldovan berry producers rely on sales in the domestic market and exports to Romania in 2023
Farmers from the village of Kunicha, one of the largest export-oriented berry clusters in Moldova, hope to maintain and even expand the supply of strawberries to Romania this year. In 2022, the

Gamtoos vegetable farmers drive hundreds of kms daily to keep going during drought
Eight years of drought has had a “fatal impact” on vegetable production in the Eastern Cape’s Gamtoos Valley, says Noelie le Roux. “There are only two or three farmers left who plant

The reduction of modules leaves citrus fruits from Alicante out of the list.
ASAJA-Alicante announces that it will request an urgent rectification from Spain's Directorate General of Taxes regarding the reduction in income tax affecting farmers and livestock farmers for

Misleading labelling at the start of the summer fruit season
The Coordination of Farmers' and Stockbreeders' Organisations (COAG) has once again detected serious breaches in the labelling of fruit on the shelves of large-scale retail outlets. Once again,

Anecoop looks ahead to positive Bouquet seedless watermelon campaign
Anecoop has fired the starting gun on its 2023 seedless watermelon campaign with the harvesting of the first volumes in Almería in late April. As one of the group’s most iconic products, the

UK govt offers Africa cold-chain funding
African countries will receive £4 million in UK government funding to improve outdated and inefficient refrigeration capabilities and cold supply chains in a bid to support farmer productivity

Drought delays plantings in Mediterranean
The lack of rain in Southern Europe has forced growers to delay planting, according to a Bloomberg report. Conditions are worsening for farmers in Italy and Portugal, with about 60% of the Spanish

The seed, the beginning of life
Today is International Seed Day, the basis of life, the beginning of the food chain. The aim of plant breeders is to develop seeds that respond to the needs of our farmers, who are struggling with

NFU marathon team raises £30k for Farm Africa
A team of NFU runners has raised more than £30,000 for Farm Africa by completing the London Marathon this month, with donations going to support farmers in East Africa. The team of farming

Growers are reconsidering their selling methods
Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer says the fresh produce industry offers a tightly knit global network that fosters both competition and support among farmers worldwide. While it is often heard that

A rapid reduction in the supply of white cabbage provoked a price rise in Ukraine
Prices for white cabbage in Ukraine are growing rapidly, EastFruit project analysts inform. There are fewer offers on the market, while the demand for white cabbage is quite high. Consequently,

Centre-North, hail strikes again
There is no peace this year for Romagna's farmers. First overnight frost, then hail and hail again. A violent thunderstorm in fact hit the Ravenna and Cesena areas on Monday, bringing another

Seven years of drought catch up with Gamtoos citrus orchards
Despite modest rainfall every now and then, the Gamtoos Valley’s drought is, alas, still with farmers who have now experienced six years of water restrictions. Over that period citrus and

A rapid reduction in the supply of white cabbage provoked a price rise in Ukraine
Prices for white cabbage in Ukraine are growing rapidly, EastFruit project analysts inform. There are fewer offers on the market, while the demand for white cabbage is quite high. Consequently,

June open days for pea and bean growers
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced two June open days for farmers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders. Vining pea growers have been invited to Nocton in

Drought-related income tax rebates for farmers and ranchers
The Ministry of Finance has approved reductions in the IRPF modules for 800,000 farmers and stockbreeders that will mean a tax reduction of 1,807 million euros to alleviate the effects of the

Banana flowers might be a great meat substitute
Banana flowers (musa acuminata), also called banana blossoms or a banana heart, are mainly enjoyed in South Asian cooking. However, whether you're looking for a great meat substitute to cook with,