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A regenerative approach for soft fruit production in Doñana
South Korean seed company expands into Mexico
US: Supporting small scale growing in Alaska
US-Mexico water dispute escalates as Washington threatens new 5% tariff
Egypt emerges as a new strategic hub for blueberry production
Havecon looks back at 2025 projects
"Sector continues to be a key driver in future-proofing food and ornamental crop production"
Guilhem Flammen, Les Tomates du Mont Saint-Michel
"The market is favorable for French tomatoes in the run-up to Christmas"
Philippines: DAR turns over P3.4-M nursery, greenhouse projects in North Cotabato
Vietnam: Powering sustainable circular agriculture for a greener future
Ethiopia urged to develop Horticulture Resource Atlas to unlock sector growth
Ángel García Izquierdo, commercial director of Soltir:
"Zucchini production is on the rise in Murcia's greenhouses"
Volume picking up on Mexican field cucumbers
Sharp decline in Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable exports
New Zealand moves cherries and capsicums in festive airfreight
OP Terre della Luce looks forward to 2026 with confidence
Encouraging results in cultivation areas and high-end sales for the strawberry market
Fresh herb demand strong and steady for holiday season
UK government responds to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework
New Zealand: Christmas vegetables don’t just happen by accident
Ireland: One-week extension to Horticulture Development Sector scheme
Indian horticulture gains fail to stabilise prices
New Zealand: Strawberries making a comeback on South Island
Egypt’s strawberry exports to Russia rise 150 percent
Patras port clear of blockades. Strawberries depart smoothly for European markets
December sees more Greek strawberries thanks to increased early plantings and favorable weather
Japan: Newly constructed greenhouse already fully operational
Latvian greenhouses deliver fresh cucumbers and tomatoes in winter
Ambitions for UK geothermal sector launched at Eden
Nigeria: The imperative of urban farming for food availability, security
New high-tech greenhouse launched in Turkmenistan
Spain leads in aubergine exports to Europe
Ghana tomato sector talks target distribution disruptions
Azerbaijan resumes imports of dates from India and exports peppers, hazelnuts in 2025
Greenhouse black mulberries from Mersin on high demand in Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq
UK Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme closed indefinitely
Portugal starts early Algarve strawberry harvest for EU demand
Ukraine lifts tomato and cucumber imports by 4.3% and 13.6%
Europe's vegetable and horticultural output worth €71.5 billion in 2023
UK: Open letter to government calls for national plan of protected horticulture
Emilia storm leads to falling prices for Moroccan fresh produce
US: University of Georgia publishes strawberry safety strategies for 2026
Els van Herpen, ZON:
"Limited supply of Spanish cucumbers drives prices to unprecedented levels"
Thousands of European farmers protest in Brussels demanding a robust CAP and fair competition
Strengthening collaboration in Ecuador’s agricultural sector
Storm Emilia suspends Moroccan fresh produce exports
Nigeria’s tomato supply rises ahead of December demand
U.S. delays specialty crop aid as wider farm package moves ahead
Vietnam: Creating a green lifestyle with remote growing, vegetable boxes
Tomato growers in Ghana seek response to collapsing market
Family and future
The soul of Southern Europe's solar greenhouses
Asian Propagation Seminar in Tokyo highlights clear ROI of high-tech propagation
The first-ever strawberry harvest has started in the new hydroponic greenhouses in Eregli, Konya
Agrovoltaics in Murcia increases greenhouse crop yields by 20-60%
South Korea sees surge in strawberry popularity thanks to smart-farm production
"Colorful strawberry gift boxes are popular in overseas markets"
"Strawberry prices are expected to decline this year to adapt to market conditions"
New Zealand: EPA appoints new General Manager Hazardous Substances
Peruvian growers shift toward Sekoya Pop plantings
P.E.I. growers question powers of proposed blueberry board
Sri Lanka: Vegetable shortages expected in cities
BASF | Nunhems acquires Noble Seeds
"Together, we will become a market leader in India in the years to come"
MechaTronix prepares for growth with additional production capacity in Europe
US: EFI celebrates a decade of progress in 2025
India: Black thrips infests chilli crop in Andhra
Maarten Verhaegen (BelOrta): “Waiting to see whether the cucumber price spike is temporary”
"Preference for returns at retail in winter puts pressure on local greenhouse tomato market"
Fepex
"Ensuring the EC-Morocco Agreement is not ratified is crucial for the survival of Spain's tomato industry"
Georgia imports over 21,000 tons of tomatoes in 10 months
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
U.S. retail produce ads rise 7 percent with focus on winter vegetables
Botswana bans vegetable imports from South Africa (again)
Fortuna Frutos Continental marks 45 years in Canary tomato growing next year
"Late but solid start to Canarian tomato season"
Pepper growers 4evergreen and Kwekerij Helderman merge
Status of Andalusian greenhouse crops in the first week of December
The Netherlands is an exception to moderate EU tomato market in November
UK protected horticulture needs coordinated national planning
“The priority is equitable access for all growers, from micro-growers to large cooperatives”
UK: $16B cross-industry net zero program launched to aid climate fight
Ukraine boosts tomato imports to 81,800 tons
Murat Günes from Westfalen Frischdienst GmbH in Hamm:
"Cucumber prices rose sharply in week 48/49"
Daccache Agriculture: Turnkey greenhouse solutions out of Lebanon
Greenhouses built for wind loads of 160km/h: “300 hectares in the past year alone”
“Our patented nano-coating absorbs ultraviolet light and re-emits it as red light, supporting photosynthesis”
Korean Agricultural Machinery Industrial Complex inaugurated in the Philippines
Morocco extends sweet pepper export growth
UK Fruit and Vegetable Coalition launches at Westminster
"Moroccan strawberries are still highly prized in the Gulf market"
Status of Andalusia's greenhouse crops in the last week of November
Kimbal Musk, Executive Chairman of Square Roots:
"Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to redefining the future of agriculture in arid environments"
Australia sees larger strawberries after cold, wet spring
India: Aviation crisis leads to rapid rise in prices
Huelva's raspberry area increased by 9%
Spain: Winter weather tightens supply and lifts prices across Almeria’s vegetable sector
TV series offers a behind-the-scenes look at Dutch greenhouse industry
HortNZ celebrates 20 years supporting one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing sectors
European Parliament hosts Biocontrol event
"The basis of plant health lies in healthy ecosystems"
Stella Rasmussen on marketing Kenyan chilies and legumes:
"Stable supply and good quality at the start of the Christmas season"
New program to accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms
EU strengthens training access for new growers
South Africa: New Plant Improvement Act comes into effect
Breakthroughs, farewells and rising prices in cucumbers this year
UAE: ADRA records 29% increase in agricultural licences issued from January-September 2025
VBT figures week 49
Unprecedented prices at auction for cucumbers
Wholesale market Hilden:
"Vegetable prices too low in relation to renewed cost increases"
Spain: High tech greenhouses take center stage in Almeria
Application period now open
Financial aid of up to 20,000 euros per hectare to fight "T. parvispinus" in peppers
Belarus: Brest Oblast, Chinese partners launch greenhouse complex investment project
US: Texas A&M establishes statewide horticultural advisory council
Why good ideas shouldn't (and don't have to) be left lying around
Fabian Brinker from Früchte-Brinker-Service:
"Planned minimum wage increase will make it considerably more difficult to acquire new customers"
HTA:
"New Environmental Improvement Plan must boost, not burden, British horticulture"
Rwandan horticulture takes off as firms scale up, exports surge
Rising production and low prices at the end of the cucumber season
Agreste
Slight drop in production and lower prices at the end of the French tomato season
Democratic Republic of Congo gets $160 million to strengthen connectivity to Ngandajika agro-industrial park
Leading the way with perseverance and patience
South Africa's largest producer of hydroponic iceberg and specialty lettuce
Ethiopia, Netherlands to deepen partnership in sustainable development
Western Australia reports 9.6% growth in horticulture value
UK Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 47:
Raspberries jump 40% as several apple lines weaken
Israel to drop range of U.S. fruit and vegetable tariffs from 2026
Anna Wize, Under Cover conference:
"Dynamic changes in the production of vegetables under cover – both in Poland and throughout Europe"
Sweet peppers from Egypt arriving soon on the European market
Mexican vegetables are in transition and supply is a story of two tales
World Bank estimates Hurricane Melissa damage to Jamaican agriculture at J$60 billion
Tomato stories in the spotlight this year
Alain Tulpin, Tulpin Group:
"Egyptian strawberry season off to a strong start, but aircraft availability remains scarce"
France sees new protests over Moroccan tomato imports
US: Strong season predicted for Florida tomatoes
Strong pricing expected to continue on leafy greens
Ghana: Partners unite to open Vegetable Centre of Excellence
More focus on fresh produce at the 10th edition of Food Africa
Ethiopian greenhouse expansion and the Gulf market opportunity
Update on EU framework for Crispr-CAS
Europe to relax NGT rules, but keeps difference between NGTs and GMOs
