Matthias Ripp/pxhere
30% organic farming in Germany by 2030 – that is the declared goal of the German government. But how can this be achieved, in view of existing crises and challenges? […]
Tue 06/12/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Vijaym Verma/Flickr
India’s agriculture is bearing the brunt of climate change, as the annual monsoon season is becoming longer. Fruit and vegetable crop yields are dropping as a result of the unseasonal […]
Thu 24/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Réussir Fruits & Légumes
The cost of land for winter farming in Spain became more expensive in 2021 compared to a year earlier. This is the finding of the latest MAP Land Price Survey. […]
Thu 27/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Kris Robb (Clyde Orchard)/Radio New Zealand
Fruit growers across the central North Island are facing heavy losses after frosts wiped out crops, according to a Radio New Zealand report. Owner Darien McFadden said a minus four […]
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Réussir Fruits & Légumes
In light of the unprecedented soar in energy prices, Freshfel Europe is calling authorities for action to mitigate the far-reaching impact on the fruit and vegetable sector.
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Rahan Meristem/Wageningen University
A new variety of Cavendish banana with complete TR4 Panama disease resistance will be commercially available from early 2024. The variety has been developed by Israel-based company Rahan Meristem in […]
Mon 17/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Freepik
China’s kiwifruit farmers are expecting a good season, following the problems experienced in recent years with early harvests and low prices. Between July 15 and September 9, the trading volume […]
Sat 08/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Flickr/Harvey Barrison
HortNZ reports that vegetable prices in New Zealand will continue to increase if the Government does not support growers to find ways to reduce the costs of growing. HortNZ president […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
The war in Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed against Russia have sent fertiliser prices skyrocketing. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of fertiliser. Its exports in 2020 were valued […]
Wed 23/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Huelvan berry association Freshuelva has announced that it is to participate in a demonstration on 4th March to demand improvements in the province’s water infrastructure, which are crucial for the […]
Thu 24/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
The value of Australia’s horticulture production remained stable in the 12 months to 30 June 2021, according to data published in the latest edition of Hort Innovation’s Horticulture Statistics Handbook. […]
Wed 23/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Public Domain
The New Zealand government has announced a new major horticulture project to boost productivity of Māori-owned land in Hawke’s Bay. Agriculture minister Damien O’Connor said the NZ$440,000 (US$293,000) will enable […]
Wed 23/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
