The World Union of Wholesale Markets represents 189 wholesale markets in 49 countries, and this week their conference was held in Johannesburg, home to one of the biggest in the world and crucial to food security throughout the region. Food security is the principle on which WUWM was founded. In his opening address, president of […]
Assam’s agricultural products are gaining traction in both domestic and international markets. The Indian state government has set an export target of $1.2 billion over the next three years. According to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, “A lot of products have been exported in the past few years, and we’re encouraging farmers to grow […]
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have developed a smart tracked robot designed for detecting crop diseases and pesticide application. This semi-automatic tracked mobile manipulator was developed by students in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The system is intended to address challenges in identifying plant diseases and ensuring safe pesticide application. Prof. Dilip […]
Salix Fruits has launched its Summer Citrus Program 2025, marking the beginning of the Southern Hemisphere’s citrus season with featured products such as lemons, mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits. According to Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, this season is significant for the company, as citrus remains one of its core product categories. “After a challenging […]
In a quiet corner of Bratislava’s Fresh Market, inside Nom Nom Asia, a vertical farming tower stands filled with trays of microgreens growing under LED lights, ready for customers to harvest themselves. This is the first commercial deployment of StoreField, a Slovak startup attempting to change how people access ultra-fresh herbs and greens. “We wanted […]
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The Russian government has reduced its federal support for potato and vegetable production in 2025 by 13%, allocating 3.7 billion rubles, down from 4.24 billion rubles used in 2024, according to the Ministry of Agriculture’s national report on agricultural development. The budget cut is attributed to a lower funding demand from regional authorities and the […]
California’s organic stone fruit season will likely kick off around May 1st. To date, the state has seen a favorable growing season for the fruit. “There was some rainfall in the early spring here that created ideal conditions for the fruit. Growers are feeling as if they may be a week ahead of last year […]