Vegetables News

Record Apple Prices in Ukraine: Factors Driving the Surge ices in Ukraine: A New Era of Record Highs According to recent analyses from EastFruit, apple prices in Ukraine are witnessing a significant increase, marking the highest levels observed in the past seven years. This surge is attributed primarily to a decline in the availability of winter apple varieties in the domestic market. As production […] https://lnkd.in/eaFZAx9A

High Yields, Low Prices: The Challenging Year for Spanish Onion Farmers As the onion harvest picks up across Spain’s main production regions, results are mixed. While yields are high across the country, many farmers face uncertainty about prices, particularly for non-contracted onions. This challenging market dynamic has been exacerbated by substantial imports from countries like Chile, Senegal, and Peru, putting early Spanish harvests under pressure and […] https://lnkd.in/egeFgmfh

Fuel Shortages Leave Farmers in Uncertainty Ahead of 2024-2025 Agricultural Campaign As the 2024-2025 summer agricultural season approaches, small-scale producers across the country are grappling with the ongoing issue of fuel shortages. This critical challenge, which has persisted for months, threatens to delay planting schedules and lower yields in the upcoming campaign. According to Demetrio Pérez, president of the Chamber of Small Agricultural Producers

Harnessing the Power of Innovation: Transforming Agriculture for a Sustainable Future Agriculture is at a crossroads, grappling with pressing issues such as soil degradation, water scarcity, and unpredictable weather patterns. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization

The Rise of Sweet Potato Cultivation in Greece: Opportunities and Challenges In recent years, the cultivation of sweet potatoes has gained significant momentum in Greece, especially in the fertile regions of Ilia and Achaia. Sweet potatoes are not only a nutritious food source but also a versatile crop that can be used in various culinary applications. According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority, Greece produced approximately 12,000 […] https://lnkd.in/ezZWnRGD

Balancing Act: Rain Eases Drought in Spain, But Hail Wreaks Havoc on Kaki and Citrus Crops In the past week, Spain experienced a mix of beneficial rain and destructive hail, creating a complex scenario for farmers in the Valencia region. While the rain helped replenish reservoirs and groundwater levels, it also resulted in severe hailstorms that inflicted damage on 1,500 hectares of kaki and citrus trees in municipalities such as Picassent […] https://lnkd.in/e2SEwHWT

Syngenta’s Climate-Focused Innovations Offer Resilience for Vegetable Growers Syngenta's latest advancements in climate-focused crop breeding were highlighted at the Fields of Innovation event, underscoring the importance of resilient vegetable varieties for sustainable agriculture and food security amidst changing environmental conditions. https://lnkd.in/eM48BVwF

Boosting Bioregional Value Creation: New Network Competition in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, known for its leadership in organic agriculture, is taking steps to further improve its bioregional value chains. In an effort to strengthen the local processing and marketing of organic products, the region’s agriculture minister, Till Backhaus, has announced a new competition under the theme “Network – Bioregional Value Creation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.” This initiative aims […] https://lnkd.in/evMBwwE5

Kenya Shifts to Air Freight for Avocado Exports: Implications for Farmers and Global Markets In a significant move for the horticultural sector, the Agriculture and Food Authority – Horticultural Crops Directorate

The Future of Avocado Cultivation: Breeding Programs Paving the Way Avocado farming, a key agricultural sector across the globe, is witnessing a wave of innovation that could revolutionize how this popular fruit is grown. Over the last four years, 20 of the world’s leading avocado companies have joined forces through the “Green Motion” platform. Spearheaded by Eurosemillas in 2020, this initiative is now the largest […] https://lnkd.in/ec-mp9aG