Late start for California Red Scale
This year’s first male flight of California red scale is noticeably later than in prior years, according to Sandipa Gautam, area citrus integrated pest management advisor for University of

Welsh flabbergasted by 'pebble statue’ that looks like a 'baked potato wrapped in tin foil'
A Welsh council has spent £6,000 on a commemorative sculpture to mark the start of the scenic Wales Coastal Path walk. It was intended to resemble an enormous, glittery pebble, welcoming hikers

Parlapiano holds high the Ribera orange flag
Parlapiano Siciliawill present in Rimini on the occasion of Macfrut 2023 the excellences of the Sicilian territory of which it is leader in marketing and, in particular, Arancia di Ribera D.O.P.,

Weather hits Southern Hemisphere apple crops
Poor weather has led to forecasts of Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crops being revised downwards. In New Zealand, Cyclone Gabrielle took out more than 20% of the forecast volume, while in

Bigbucks trees appear to be a hit in India
Flash Gala ™, the full-red apple of the Bigbucks tree, is a popular choice with South Africans who, like their counterparts globally, are seduced by the perfect, cherry-red colour which makes it

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

Cherries already being harvested in Puglia
A cherry producer from Puglia registered a delay of only three days despite this year's unfavorable weather. "After harvesting a polytunnel of an ancient local variety called Palombara,

Tomato Masters finds synergies with fish farm
East Flanders producer Tomato Masters from Deinze has announced that it is taking advantage of synergies with neighbouring fish farm Aqua4C to ensure no water is wasted. “Water is the blue gold

BVL/QS: Emergency authorisations for plant protection products Exirel
On the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has issued two emergency authorisations for the insecticide Exirel to

Envy and Candine boost Blue Whale sales in Spain
Blue Whale has reported strong sales of Envy and Candine apples in Spain this season. In what the company describes as an “atypical” campaign marked by the consequences of the heatwave, the

"We want to help cherry processors and sellers improve product shelf life"
Cherries are loved by many consumers, but the shelf life of cherries is short, which is a big challenge for growers and sellers in production and sales. Post-harvest preservation of cherries is

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,

Banana flip flops will have you ready for the summer
Amazon is selling the cutest Banana Flip Flops. They are made of “high quality EVA material” that is super soft and totally flexible. The banana flip flops with 1.18 inches thick soles, has