Using technology to reduce costs

Using technology to reduce costs Reducing operational costs in greenhouses is a universal goal for all growers. Labor typically represents the largest expense in greenhouse operations, and its efficient management directly impacts profitability. While dramatically reducing labor costs isn’t always feasible, there’s significant room for optimization: making timely decisions about necessary farmwork, matching workers to […]

Cool temperatures delay peak harvests of Moroccan blueberries

Cool temperatures delay peak harvests of Moroccan blueberries According to Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO of DMB & Co, the cool temperatures in northern Morocco have impacted soft fruits: “We’re seeing a delay in the ripening of fruits such as blueberries. We were expecting to reach large harvest volumes in January-February, and it’s now shifted to March.” […]

“We need an interprofessional organization to lead a strategy for Spanish avocados”

“We need an interprofessional organization to lead a strategy for Spanish avocados” Over the last twenty years, the acreage devoted to avocado cultivation has grown worldwide, reaching close to one million hectares in 2023, and all countries where avocado production is possible have experienced quick developments. Morocco has been one of them. According to official […]

Turkish citrus production to decrease 36% due to challenging weather conditions

Turkish citrus production to decrease 36% due to challenging weather conditions The ongoing 2024-25 season has proven challenging for Turkish citrus growers, who have suffered from extremely hot weather conditions. On the Mediterranean coast, where the majority of the country’s citrus production originates, prolonged summer heat and spring-like early winter months adversely affected most citrus orchards. […]

‘Clear winners and losers’ as global supply chains are rebalanced

‘Clear winners and losers’ as global supply chains are rebalanced Industry’s decoupling from China is set to continue to the end of the decade, according to today’s emerging markets logistics index by Agility and Transport Intelligence (Ti), with “clear winners and losers” emerging. In a survey of more than 550 trade and logistics industry professionals, […]

Looking at the future of horticulture in the Ivory Coast

Looking at the future of horticulture in the Ivory Coast The HortIvoire project made remarkable progress in enhancing the capabilities of young graduates and farmers in Côte d’Ivoire, empowering them to produce high-quality, safe vegetables for urban markets. With a strong focus on sustainable agricultural practices, the initiative prioritized the effective use of inputs such […]