Fischer Farms trials vertically grown berries
Agri-tech group Fischer Farms has revealed that trials of vertically farmed strawberries and soft fruits are underway at its dedicated research and development farm in Litchfield, UK. The news

Record numbers set to attend Protected Cropping Australia conference 2023
The biggest-ever Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) conference has begun in Brisbane with the launch on Monday, as the industry looks to discuss ways to capitalize on global growth. Executive

“More and more vegetables and fruits will be packed in paper”
Paper packaging for fresh produce no longer surprises European consumers. Paper-packed potatoes have been widely used in France for almost a year and are the norm for shoppers there. This is also

The income from potato exports from Azerbaijan has decreased by 11.6%
According to the State Customs Committee, during the first half of 2023, Azerbaijan exported 71,028 tons of potatoes worth $30,983 thousand. Compared to the corresponding period in 2022, potato

Poland calls on the EU to ban the import of frozen berries from Ukraine
Polish farmers fear a repeat of the situation with grain when uncontrolled imports affect the market and cause a significant price drop. This time we are talking about frozen strawberries and

Latvia to maintain reduced VAT for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables next year
In Latvia, the reduced 5% rate for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables should be maintained next year as well, and according to the report from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Value Added Tax

Blueberry market in Moldova: limited blueberry supply, but at a high price
It will not be an exaggeration to conclude that the Moldovan blueberry market has stagnated over the last three years. In the period 2018-2020, the level of wholesale prices at the beginning of

Blueberry market in Moldova: limited blueberry supply, but at a high price
It will not be an exaggeration to conclude that the Moldovan blueberry market has stagnated over the last three years. In the period 2018-2020, the level of wholesale prices at the beginning of

Blueberries can head the top agro-exports from Peru: in the first half of the year export of berries increased by 43%
2023 has been a strong year for Peruvian blueberries, with the country remaining at the forefront of global export for the fourth consecutive year. It is possible that blueberries will become the

Currant disaster becomes a reality
The market for industrial fruit this year is shaping up very far from growers' expectations. First, strawberry growers were not able to get the rates they were hoping for for their fruit. Now,

Currant disaster becomes a reality
The market for industrial fruit this year is shaping up very far from growers' expectations. First, strawberry growers were not able to get the rates they were hoping for for their fruit. Now,

Blueberries can head the top agro-exports from Peru: in the first half of the year export of berries increased by 43%
2023 has been a strong year for Peruvian blueberries, with the country remaining at the forefront of global export for the fourth consecutive year. It is possible that blueberries will become the

More water and nutrient uptake with Ecoculture NHDelta
Roots perform multiple functions such as water and nutrient absorption, anchoring to the soil and symbiotic interaction with soil micro-organisms and are vital structures for plant growth and

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Hugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Premium salad grower LJ Betts has been acquired by the Regan family who own major berry producer Hugh Lowe Farms and plant propagator Blaise Plants. Laurence J Betts Ltd grows a wide range of

Call for industry to ‘inspire the next generation’
LEAF Education is encouraging the farming industry to take action to inspire the next generation. The agri-educational organisation unveiled the results of its latest research of 2,500 young

Ann Celen named CEO of Special Fruit
Belgium’s Special Fruit has announced that Ann Celen will become the new CEO of the company, following Bert Barman’s decision to leave. Celen has years of experience in the food industry,

Huelvan berry exports dip in 2022/23
Huelva exported 243,310 tonnes of strawberries in 2022/23, a fall of 10 per cent on the previous season according berry association Freshuelva. It said the campaign was plagued by bad weather,

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Orius-System: effective control of thrips in strawberry crops
The thrips population in particular can grow explosively during the summer, which is why rearing sachets of Amblyseius-System or Swirskii-System are no longer sufficient. "The predatory mites are

Turbulent times for Iranian banana imports
Since the unilateral abandonment of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the US in 2018, and the return of crippling sanctions on Iran, imports of bananas into the country have once again

NFU calls for industry to collaborate on strategy