Spain's agricultural sector requested authorities to create a Working Group on Drought
The lack of rainfall during spring is increasing the level of plant stress and producers are increasingly more concerned about crop development, especially in the south of the country. Some

Blueberries are planted in 26 of China’s 34 provinces
In 2021, the People’s Republic of China overtook the United States as the world’s largest blueberry producer. Blueberries are planted in 26 of China’s 34 provinces. Meanwhile, China is also

HLB-tolerant Donaldson tree might help hard-hit Florida citrus growers
Due to a combination of factors, including a destructive tropical season in 2022, citrus production in Florida dropped to levels not seen since World War II. Citrus growers are facing an uphill

Macfrut experiencing “global boom”
This year’s Macfrut, which takes place on 3-5 May at the Rimni Expo Centre in Italy, is “set to break records” as it marks its 40th edition. According to Cesena Fiera, the international

Coles and Uber Eats are partnering
India: How Amazon is using technology to improve farmer livelihoods and boost crop yield Amazon reported: "Amazon Fresh, a single online destination for daily grocery needs, aims to deliver the

Egypt builds presence in UK sweet potato market
Egypt keeps increasing exports of sweet potatoes to the UK – the largest market for sweet potatoes in Europe, EastFruit reports. Over the past five seasons, the exports of Egyptian sweet

Summer starts, strawberry and melon consumption on the rise
From the Verona market there are positive signs of revival, especially with seasonal fruit. Telling IFN about market trends is Francesco Gioffrè, New Som's sales manager for the Verona market.