Citrus from other Countries Highly Sought After in Baltic Article by: Hari Yellina With rising gasoline, food, and consumer goods costs, Lithuania and other Baltic republics are feeling the effects of inflation; nonetheless, there is still a desire for additional high-quality, reasonably priced imported fruit and vegetables. According to Edvin Kokojev, Commercial Buyer of Augma, […]

Colour Mixes of Radishes: Can it be Done? Article by: Hari Yellina Daily Fresh Radish, a Dutch radish farm, turns 30 this year. According to John Grootscholten, “a lot has happened since those years, and a lot more is going to change.” “Further sustainability will be our main goal in the years to come. Quality […]

Nationwide Recalls of Freeze-Dried Blueberries Article by: Hari Yellina According to the serving size listed on the nutritional facts panel, BrandStorm Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry pouches (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) due to the presence or potential presence of lead over the FDA’s recommended levels. High blood […]

India very Competitive for South African Oranges Article by: Hari Yellina Since 1997, Down South, a company based in Stellenbosch, has been exporting fruit from South Africa, primarily citrus with a balance of apples, pears, and grapes. They ship Valencias (MidKnights and Cambrias) (right) from their growers in Limpopo and the Gamtoos Valley in the […]

Vegetable Prices to Remain as it is as Farmers Struggle Article by: Hari Yellina According to one of the top vegetable growers in Western Australia, consumers must continue to pay high prices for vegetables or risk the availability of only frozen imports in stores. On farms north of Perth, Monte Farms cultivates a variety of […]

Collins Bros Orchards Continues its Tradition Article by: Hari Yellina With the first apple trees for Collins Bros Orchards planted in Pemberton more than a century ago, the company has a rich history. Paddy Collins, the great-grandfather of brothers Murray and Dean Collins, established Collins Siding, the family’s apple orchard, in 1906. Since then, four […]

Global Market Overview: Cucumbers Article by: Hari Yellina The popular summer vegetable, cucumber, has reached costs that are nearly double those seen last year in several nations as a heatwave sweeps over Europe, bringing blistering temperatures in many locations. Due to both high demand and lesser supply in several producing locations brought on by the […]

Overview of Certified Organic Produce in Canada Article by: Hari Yellina Fruit and vegetable growers that were certified organic produced less overall in 2021 compared to 2020. Unfavourable weather in the key provinces for organic farming reduced fruit yield (-11.6%), but enhanced organic vegetable production (4.5%) In 2021, 3.3 percent of all fruit and vegetable […]

Tomatoes and Jobs to Increase in Tatura Article by: Hari Yellina With assistance from the Andrews Labor Government, Flavorite recently completed construction of a new six-hectare glasshouse at their Tatura site in Victoria. This glasshouse is expected to increase production of tomatoes by 4,000 tonnes annually and increase their workforce in the Goulburn Valley by […]

A Large Number of People Rush in for the Opening Day of Australian Pineapple Field Days Article by: Hari Yellina For the annual Field Days, representatives of Australia’s pineapple sector have congregated close to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The two-day event, which includes farm tours, a look at some innovative technologies being utilised by producers, a […]

Researchers Develop New Robot to Improve Blueberry Harvest Article by: Hari Yellina One of the regions in Peru that produces and exports the most blueberries is La Libertad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, even its strong performance during the first four months of the year helped counteract the decline in other […]

Cold Weather Reduces Ecuador’s Banana Production by 25% Article by: Hari Yellina The production of bananas in Ecuador has been decreased by around 25% as a result of the cold weather, and some farms are also under phytosanitary quarantine. According to Richard Salazar, Executive Director of the Ecuador Banana Marketing and Export Association, “it also […]

Australian Citrus Fruits Finally Enters Chinese Markets Article by: Hari Yellina This week, Australian tangerines and oranges arrived at the Guangzhou Fruit Wholesale Market. As a result, the cost of imported oranges and tangerines decreased. Peaches are one of the most popular domestic fruits right now. Recently, Australian oranges were introduced to the Chinese market. […]

Should You Grow Crops Undercover? Article by: Hari Yellina Due to the fact that some farmers in the flood zone plant their crops under cover, they were mostly unaffected when lettuce prices spiked to $10 as a result of the catastrophic weather in New South Wales and Queensland. According to experts, protected cropping may hold […]

Delayed Grape Ripening May Assist Wine Quality Article by: Hari Yellina New research from South Australia may cause wine grape growers to reconsider their drying techniques. In order to create wine of higher quality, experts from the University of Adelaide looked into the most effective techniques for drying grapes. The study concentrated on three widely […]

Current Agricultural Situation Not Ideal but Complaining Worsens the Circumstances Article by: Hari Yellina “Until the final shipment of summer fruit leaves our warehouse, we will work nonstop. Although the current time is difficult, complaining just makes everything worse. Francesca Gallicchio, administrator at Gallicchio Frutta in Scanzano Jonico, states that we must concentrate on our […]

Macadamia Farmer Harvest 10 Tonnes by Hand Article by: Hari Yellina In contrast to most growers, David Flinter manages his commercial organic macadamia farm. In fact, he thinks he might be the only farmer who choose to hand-pick the millions of nuts that are cultivated on his land each year. Mr. Flinter’s farm, which covers […]

I and II Class Navels Fewer in Quantity this Season The Delite mandarin has been produced commercially by Australian citrus farmer Nutrano for ten years; the start of the current harvest is barely two weeks away. According to Tania Chapman, Executive General Manager of Nutrano’s Farming Operations, “the fruit is looking wonderful.” The Delite is […]

Global Market Overview: Limes Article by: Hari Yellina Mojitos and gin and tonics are typical summertime beverages in the northern hemisphere, but what else do these two drinks have in common? Lime, obviously! The exotic citrus is currently in high demand in Europe, but the supply is fewer than usual due to tight phytosanitary regulations […]

Wet Conditions Prepare NSW for a Bumper Truffle Season Article by: Hari Yellina With record rainfalls and freezing temperatures, Australia is on track to produce its largest harvest of truffles. These conditions are perfect for the growth of the fungus. A record-breaking 20 tonnes of truffles will be harvested nationwide, according to Noel Fitzpatrick, president […]