Oliver Agro, weeding for horticulture is becoming more and more hi-tech #vocidellortofrutta
The strong cut that the EU, with the Green Deal, is asking Italy to make by 2030 in the use of herbicides stimulates conversions to organic farming and mechanisation in the field as alternatives

Moldova is to receive $25 million from World Bank to restore irrigation systems
The $25 million loan agreement between the government of the Republic of Moldova and the World Bank is expected to be signed on May 10. Earlier, MAIA Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry

Peach tree fungus infects a man, world's first case
After the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all more sensitive and careful not to contract infections or diseases and just hearing about it, we are on our guard. Usually we protect ourselves from

Bumblebee pollination improves strawberry shelf-life, research shows
The benefits of bumblebee pollination of strawberry crops are well known in terms of their improvements to yield and quality, but research also demonstrates advantages for the fruit’s

230 mm of rain can't stop Peru's double harvest of table grapes
‘If it sees a cloud it bursts’ was the saying for some of the older generation table grape cultivars. Nowadays in Peru, despite over 230 mm of rain, a good double harvest (second harvest) is

Chinese yuan replaces US dollar as most prominent currency in Russia
Little over a year after the invasion of Ukraine, the Chinese yuan has replaced the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia. In February, the yuan surpassed the dollar in monthly trading

Westfalia secures US$300m to fund global expansion
Avocado multinational Westfalia has secured US$300m funding from three banks for its ongoing international expansion. It will use a multi-million-dollar revolving credit facility (RCF) from HSBC

Pollination with bumblebees can improve productivity, quality and conservation.
"Bumblebees use a unique method of pollination, 'buzz' pollination," says Dr Liam Harvey, GIP and pollination specialist at Biobest, "By vibrating their wing muscles at a frequency of 200-240 Hz,

Kashmir-based start-up Orchardly joins forces with the Dutch Koppert
Kashmir-based start-up Orchardly has joined forces with a Dutch company, Koppert, aiming to grow pesticide-free and healthy fruit in the Valley. Industry experts claim that, as of late, Kashmir

Positive start for Vietnamese exports
It has been a strong start to the year for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports with the value of first quarter shipments increasing 10 per cent year-on-year. According to a report from Xinhua,

High Middle East and Asia demand for Chilean inshell walnuts
As Chile’s harvest of walnuts started earlier this month (March) in the northern areas, demand for the inshell product is strong in the Middle Eastern markets. “Despite high US inventories

"Approaching end of season for Primofiori lemons, good demand for Senegalese watermelons"
A little later than usual, the first watermelons from Senegal were shipped at the end of February. "We have been offering Senegalese watermelons in two varieties for many years. The black striped

“We will have a very good quality of asparagus this year thanks to the cold weather in February”
The asparagus campaign is starting at Fleuron d'Anjou, “a couple of weeks later than in previous years,” explains Brahim El Hasnaoui. This delay is due to the cold weather in February, but it

Importance of collective action for responsible water management underlined by Nature’s Pride
The UN water conference in New York has resulted in a Water Action Agenda with 700 commitments to tackle the global water crisis and promote sustainable water use globally. Nature’s Pride was

Ecuador: Banana exports down at the beginning of the year
From January to February 2023, exports amounted to 66.8 million cartons. This is 0.47% less than in the same period last year. In terms of destination, 32% was destined for the European Union