Onion shortages might be a new chapter in world food crisis
Onions are the staple of cuisines across the world, the most consumed vegetable after the tomato (technically a fruit). About 106 million tons are produced annually — roughly the same as

A hot air balloon to promote Sicilian blood orange juice
A hot air balloon with rainbow colors flew over the Sicily-based school D'Alcontres ground during a sports event called 'Il Calcio in pajamas' (Soccer in pajamas). Now in its fifth edition, the

Greenhouse tomato production may sharply decrease in Moldova
According to the operators of the Moldovan market of resources for agriculture, tomatoes in Moldova will be grown in greenhouses of all types on a maximum of 100 to 300 ha in 2023. In previous

Demand for RABI support hits record levels
More farmers than ever sought help from national charity the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) last year as families in the agriculture sector face mounting challenges. Over

Energy accounts for half of irrigators' costs.
Linkener Renovables and Hidroconta have organised a webinar on water and electricity efficiency solutions aimed at Spanish irrigation communities and associations, with the collaboration of the

"This is the first time this technology has been used in the grape industry"

Supply of greenhouse crops will improve, but field crops will be very short
The supply situation on greenhouse crops is likely to improve in a few weeks’ time but not back to any form of normality – still tight on supply and a lot higher price than normal, according

California rains prompt early start for Ojai pixie tangerines
The Ojai pixie tangerine season in California is seeing a slightly earlier start this year. Normally, harvest begins in early March for the citrus crop. “However we started early this year as

Indian local government potato mission fails farmers
A potato mission in Kendrapara, India has let farmers down due to low prices. A lack of storage facilities has forced farmers to sell their harvest for next to nothing. Local farmers have

Ecuador starts 2023 well with 7.98% more banana boxes exported in January 2023
Ecuador’s banana sector started the year well, with a 7.89% increase, to export 2.59 million more boxes in January 2023 (35.01 million boxes) compared to the January 2022 (32.42 million boxes).