Why invest in a buffer tank for irrigation and fertigation water?
An important element determining the success of berry crop cultivation in tunnels is the availability of good water quality. One of the elements of a fertigation system to improve the

Avocados Australia welcomes Thailand market access
On Thursday 11 May, Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs, the Director General of the Thai Department of Agriculture, signed the gazette notice for import conditions for Western Australian Hass avocados at a

UK gains membership in CPTTP
The member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Treaty of Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreed to accept the accession of the United Kingdom at the end of March 2023. Shigeyuki Goto,

Kenya: Nakuru county invests in sustainable avocado farming
The Nakuru county government has launched a sustained campaign to revitalize avocado farming, focusing on sales to international markets. County Executive Committee Member in charge of

Japanese blueberries and grapes rejected by Taiwan for banned pesticides
Shipments of fresh blueberries and grapes from Japan were seized at Taiwan's border after they were found to contain banned pesticides. A total of 9 kilograms of blueberries were confiscated after

Is the banana the only solution for the combination of fruit and vegetables and quality?
Our article 'Bad cherries at high prices, whose fault is it?' concerning our test on the first fruits sold in large-scale retail stores has sparked a 'hot' debate among our readers. Of those who

Sakata introduces Tyrian, the purple branched broccoli from stem to head
Sakata Seed Ibérica extends its spell and brings out Tyrian, the first variety on the market of fully purple branched broccoli, both in grain and stem. Once again, Sakata, a leading company in

Challenges for the grape industry in Lebanon
The Lebanese table grape is becoming increasingly well known on the international markets and appreciated by consumers, boosted by several assets but also hindered by great difficulties. Mehdi

Disparate performances among European countries
The latest data on potato crop yields processed by the European Commission in mid-2022 indicate a figure of 35,700 kilos per hectare, an increase on the figure for the last five-year period, which

Is aubergine skin toxic?
Although the answer is not simple, precautions should be taken when consuming this vegetable. For example, eating aubergines raw or unpeeled can be harmful due to the presence of a toxic alkaloid

Despar wins PLMA 2023 with Sicilian caponata
The positive trail of awards assigned to Despar branded products by PLMA (Private Label Manufacturers Association) continues during the "World of Private Label" International Trade Show in

TRUCK AND MALBERRY PRICES - Quoted on 25.05.2023
We present the prices of strawberries and raspberries as of 25.05.2023 recorded at selected exchanges and markets throughout Poland. Strawberry PRICESThere are more and more strawberries on sale.

"Communicating that a virus has been detected is the responsible thing to do"
The tomato industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in terms of the variety of tomatoes available. There has been a focus on developing tomatoes with distinct

TuberScan technology is tested in Mallorca
The UK's relationship with Mallorcan potato growing is historic and, at present, despite Brexit, trade between the two islands is still booming. For this very reason, both countries collaborate in

US and Chile work to strengthen bilateral fruit trade
US officials have been in Chile this month to discuss various issues related to the bilateral trade of fresh fruit. The topics covered include US blueberry exports to Chile, the approval

Summer fruits, the Italiafruit analysis
The heat is starting to make itself felt and summer fruit is pawing the market in Bologna. The supply of melons, however, is still surplus to demand. Apricots are also already present in

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce that Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the site for its 2026 World Potato Congress. The proposed theme for this event is, “Developing Global

Handel bananami zbiera się w Miami na Międzynarodowym Kongresie Bananowym
Prawie 600 członków globalnego biznesu bananowego zebrało się w tym tygodniu w Miami na IX Międzynarodowym Kongresie Bananowym zorganizowanym przez National Banana Corporation

Azerbaijan introduced a temporary restriction on the import of peppers and kiwi from Iran
AFSA revealed that after examining 19 shipments of peppers and 34 shipments of kiwis imported by Iranian companies, quarantine pests (brown fruit wrinkling virus and mulberry scale insect) were

"Despite far lower volumes, the new kiwi crop has better quality"
The first new New Zealand Zespri kiwis began arriving at the Belgian Port of Zeebrugge at the start of this month. Zespri had a tough 2022 with many quality issues, but they are optimistic about

Agrintesa is there. A letter dedicated to members
Agrintesa is an agricultural cooperative for the collection, processing, transformation and sale of agricultural products. This tells what we do, not what we are: we are 4,000 farms; we are the

Spain needs 200,000 young people for the countryside
Luis Pérez Portilla, Asturian cheesemaker, coordinator of COAG's JJAA, pointed out during the opening ceremony that 200,000 young people are needed to maintain a sustainable generational

Торговля бананами собирается в Майами на Международный банановый конгресс
На этой неделе почти 600 представителей мирового бананового бизнеса собрались в Майами на IX Международный