USDA
World production for 2021/22 is forecast up 1.3 million tons to 81.8 million on modest growth in China and recovering supplies in key producing areas of the EU and the US. Imports are projected higher on greater shipments to India and the EU.
Fri 24/06/2022 by Nadia Venticinque
Growcom Australia
The peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom Australia, has unveiled a 10-year roadmap for the Queensland fresh produce sector with the launch of its strategic plan: Future Fields. Growcom […]
Thu 23/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Franck Petit/Réussir Fruits & Légumes.
Argentina’s deciduous fruit crop for 2021/22 is estimated to decrease by 7%, due to unexpected frost that affected the crops at the beginning of October 2021, according to USDA data. […]
Thu 23/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Asociafruit
Andalusia’s early peach and nectarine campaign has come to a successful close with strong demand in European markets. While prices have remained at a good level, production costs are estimated […]
Wed 22/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Alexandra Sautois/Eurofresh Distribution
The Northern Hemisphere’s apple supply is significantly higher than at the same point of 2021. Last week, WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) released its apple and pear stock figures […]
Mon 20/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Future Crops, Ltd.
Future Crops finds greener pastures, zero carbon emissions in wind power and solar energy.
Wed 08/06/2022 by Future Crops, Ltd.
Indian importer IG International and Turkish apple producer Engin Tarim are to set up a joint venture called IG-EnginTarim. The partnership aims to produce five new apple varieties over the […]
Thu 21/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS)
Scottish indoor agritech specialist Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) is to build the first retail park-based vertical farm in Germany. Potager Farm, a subsidiary of the Dublin-based property investment firm Greenman […]
Wed 20/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
AVA-ASAJA
The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) has called on Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture to allocate direct aid to citrus fruits due to the serious profitability crisis that the vast majority […]
Tue 19/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Diario de Cuba
Agricultural producers from Cuba and the US met in Havana last week to find means for bilateral cooperation in the sector, at a time when Cubans are facing serious food […]
Thu 14/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Kalera
Vertical farming is gaining momentum, with companies, from retail behemoth Walmart to fruit markets like Oppy, jumping on the bandwagon. Now, Florida-based vertical farm operator Kalera has completed the first […]
Wed 13/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Jan Helebrant
New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry hopes the reopening of the country’s borders to backpackers will help address the labour shortage the country has been facing in recent years. Working holiday visa […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
