German Weather Service: 2022 was a dream year for photovoltaics
But it was only quite average for wind power. This was the conclusion drawn by Dr Renate Hagedorn, Director of Weather Forecasting at the German Weather Service (DWD). With 2,024 hours of

AMI: Advertising intensity for cucumbers on the rise again
Salad cucumbers from Germany and the Central European region are now flooding into the trade. But harvest volumes developed sluggishly in 2023. Limited supply volumes, high prices and the cool

"The recent months' fluctuating temperatures mean cherry tomato supplies remain limited"
"It remains a difficult tomato year," sighs the Spanish company Horticola Guadalfeo's Ellen van Kester. "After a major shortage, numbers seemed to return to normal, both price and volume-wise. But

Egypt reduces exports of oranges to the EU due to unfavorable weather and devaluation of the pound
The EU, one of the main markets for oranges from Egypt, sharply reduced the volume of purchases in the 2021/22 season, EastFruit reports. Egyptian exports to the EU fell to the lowest level in at

Prices for greenhouse cucumbers keep rising in Ukraine
Another increase in the price of greenhouse cucumbers has been recorded in Ukraine this week, according to EastFruit project analysts. The price rise is due to the increased demand for cucumbers

Weather report: 0° expected next week
Beginning of next week, difficult nights are in store for Italian fruit growers, especially those located in northern Italy, as a sharp drop in temperature is expected, which will bring the

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BELL PEPPERS
The global bell pepper market had been marked by weather challenges earlier in the season, causing lower availability and higher prices, particularly in European countries. In Germany, the supply

Cantaloupe melon, the season begins with the ultra-early Licata melon
African melons are making their way into the Italian markets, indeed they have taken the stage and are enjoying their moment, which, as can be seen from the impressions of operators, is more than

The impact of cooler weather on western Mexico's vegetable crops
In 2023, cooler weather has been a trend amongst many growing regions in the produce industry. Taking a closer look at Mexico, colder temperatures in the northern and western parts of the country

Bumblebees overcome pollination challenges of outdoor crops
Pollinating outdoor crops, such as orchard fruits and blueberries, can be challenging for a host of reasons, says Biobest IPM and Pollination Specialist - Spiros Kavouras. By employing bumblebees,

Fall in Huelva’s berry production
Freshuelva (The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Spain’s Huelva region) projects a 30% fall in strawberry output and a 25% smaller blueberry crop compared to the last

Ireland: Home consumption remains buoyant
Home consumption remains buoyant and demand for peeling stock is reported to be picking up. Current weather conditions are wreaking havoc and no ground work has taken place for the last few weeks

Strawberry production costs in Egypt have doubled this year
Egyptian strawberry growers are complaining of unfavorable weather conditions this year, resulting in higher production costs, lower volumes, and a switch in the strawberry varieties adopted. Emad

Turkish cherry harvest expected to start slightly early
A lack of rain will result in smaller sized cherries this year, says Akin Soyleyen, marketing manager for Turkish exporter Aksun: “The weather has been ever changing since the last couple of

Organic asparagus, good quotations for first harvests
The Apulian organic asparagus season is struggling to take off due to a fluctuating weather pattern, which in the space of a very short time has alternated between high temperatures and frost,

Strong demand for Tunisian peaches and apricots
Tunisian peach and apricot growers are expecting a good season, thanks to strong demand, good weather conditions, and better productivity this year, according to Mohamed Akermi, CEO of Tunileaf.

Extreme event-proof orchards, the Unibo study
A new idea of orchards to combat the consequences of climate change, from extreme weather events to the loss of biodiversity and the water crisis. Researchers from DREAM (Diversified orchards for

The future of stone fruit, today at 12 noon live social
Donuts are now at a crossroads. Despite the fact that these fruits are very popular with consumers, especially in the summer months, dedicated areas are declining. In addition, the crop has to

Demand for cordless flower thinning machines in Italy soars
"We are experiencing an excellent year on the market because of the high rate of interest from our loyal customers and the favorable weather compared to last season. The demand for ARVIPO AF100

Apples and pears, downward forecast for the southern hemisphere
The consequences left by negative weather events on apple and pear crops are severe. This is reported by the World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa), which has had to revise downwards its crop

Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast revised downward following severe weather events
Following the intense weather events that affected several countries in the Southern Hemisphere, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released an update of the Southern Hemisphere apple

"The demand for Portuguese pears is high and every year Portugal has its production sold out before it is harvested"
The Rocha pear marketing campaign is underway in Portugal; a season so far marked by a high demand that far exceeds the supply, significantly reduced by the weather, as International Sales Manager

Плохая погода уничтожает урожай яблок и груш
Производство яблок и груш в Южном полушарии увеличится меньше, чем ожидалось ранее, после того, как плохая