Current conditions are good for herbicide treatments in strawberries - plantation monitoring (28.03.2023)
We are in the midst of a temporary break in the weather and a significant chill, which is bound to put a slight brake on the vegetation. However, this does not exempt us from thinking about what

WAPA/Southern Hemisphere: Crop forecast revised downwards after severe weather events
Following the intense weather events that affected several countries in the Southern Hemisphere, WAPA has updated the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast. The forecast, which

Belgium: King Philippe receives the first Hoogstraten strawberries of the season
Due to the weather, the Belgian strawberries are a little later than in other years, but the new season will officially start at the end of March. The Ghesellen van de Aardbei van Hoogstraten, who

Southern hemisphere apple production up, but pear production down
Following the severe weather events that affected several southern hemisphere countries, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released an updated southern hemisphere apple and pear crop

Bad weather eats into apple and pear crops
Apple and pear production in the Southern Hemisphere will increase by less than previously expected, after poor weather in several of the region’s major supply countries reduced the size of

Weather alert, flowering stone fruits at risk
Wind and hail on spring blossoms risk wreaking havoc on crops from the North to the South of the country with the sudden drop in temperatures. This is what Coldiretti says in reference to the

"Volumes and quality of Egyptian golden onions will be lower than last season"

Zła pogoda zjada uprawy jabłek i gruszek
Produkcja jabłek i gruszek na półkuli południowej wzrośnie o mniej niż wcześniej oczekiwano, po tym jak zła pogoda w kilku głównych krajach dostarczających

"We're waiting for spring to sow Dutch sweetcorn, luckily no gaps in the cultivation schedule"
In the Netherlands, it is almost time for the sweetcorn sowing season. "We're in the starting blocks," said Giel Hermans of Hermans Suikermais. "Unfortunately, the weather's not cooperating yet;

"Our preservative sachets help extend the shelf life of stone fruit"
The stone fruit season in Europe will officially start at the end of May. Most of the fruits currently on the market come from Chile and South Africa. But production from both origins has fallen

AMI: Market situation for cauliflower eases up in Germany
The cauliflower supply at the German wholesale markets is currently mainly covered by goods from France, Spain and Italy. In recent weeks, however, the availability of goods has been very tight

"Vegetable prices in Spain do not yet correspond to rapidly falling prices in the Netherlands"
Cold weather, sky-high prices, and huge shortages dominated the news from Spain in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the weather has cleared up in Spain, but according to Thomas Bos (Thomasol Gestión),

AMI: How will the asparagus year 2023 develop?
With spring, the asparagus season in Germany begins again. Even though the starting situation could be better due to increased production costs and persistent inflation, there is confidence after

Prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again
After a sharp decline in prices in the market of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine last week, prices are increasing again, EastFruit project analysts inform. The price rise is due to the increased

Potato plantings have been halted across much of the UK because of weather conditions
Irish domestic consumption remains buoyant with the current weather. However, these conditions have put a halt to all field work and plantings. Exports continue to Portugal and Holland, with good

Irish potato exports continue to Portugal and the Netherlands
Irish domestic consumption remains buoyant with the current weather. However, these conditions have put a halt to all field work and plantings. Exports continue to Portugal and Holland, with good

Retail prices for vegetables increased in Poland and consumption went down
A recent report shows that last year, in most EU countries (EU-27), 63 million tons of all vegetables were harvested. This was less than in the previous year (2021), when the harvest was 65.7

Egyptian strawberry growers complain of adverse weather conditions
The strawberry sector in Egypt is suffering disruptions due to unfavorable weather conditions, according to Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of the producer Green Nile. Ezzat explains: "The season started with

Excellent sales campaign for Sicilian cherry tomatoes
"This year, we can say we are pleased with the tomato campaign despite the difficulties that the production sector has had to face because of the weather," reports Salvatore Albani, president of

Rhubarb from German cultivation is only available in limited quantities
At the end of February, the first production farms in Germany started harvesting rhubarb from protected cultivation. The season started conspicuously low in price, which quickly turned into the