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During the international conference "Nuts of Ukraine 2022: exchange of experiences with Georgia" held on November 19, 2022 in Tbilisi, the President of the Ukrainian Walnut Association Gennadiy Yudin presented the main aspects of…

Royal DSM has announced the availability of FUMzyme, the fumonisin esterase, for use in poultry and swine feed in the United States. FUMzyme is the first-ever purified enzyme approved by the FDA to specifically and irreversibly degrade…

Shaping is a practice in which the growth of trees is directed into a desired shape and form. The formation of young fruit trees is essential for the proper development of the trees. The goal of tree training is to direct tree growth and…

Retilplast, a company from southern Italy that manufactures, transforms and markets nets, films and tarpaulins, will present at the Interpoma international fair in Bolzano, located in northern Italy, its latest innovation in…

The poultry industry is not just another part of agriculture. It is…

Cherry growers in Shimla district, which produces 75% of Himachal Pradesh's stone fruit crop, have sought help from the state government to protect their trees against the rare disease Cherry X caused by the phytopathogenic phytoplasma.…

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We tend to forget that the Willamette Valley wine region covers more than the regions surrounding Newberg, Dundee and Carlton. If you're willing to take the time to head to places like Woodburn, Mount Angel and Yoder, you'll find gems like…

Winery Spotlight: Wooden Shoe Vineyards Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm & Vineyards, Woodburn, is an innovative combination of flowers and wine. (Photo by Emily Iverson/Photo by Emily Iverson)We tend to forget that the Willamette Valley wine…

Serious damage to blueberry orchards in the Ñuble region was caused by the frost recorded on October 31. Losses in some orchards reach 100% of production, depending on location and varieties, which means, in practice, the end of…

Chile has become a key region for growing cherries and recently the fruit breeding company IFG welcomed its growers to the orchards of northern Chile, in the region of Ovalle, IV to show off their Cheery Cherry™ varieties. In…

Sunrise in the beautiful landscape of Roussillon, in the south of FranceGetty More than twenty years ago, Nicolas and Miren de Lorgeril sought vineyards at higher altitudes in the foothills of the mountains of southern France with no idea…

The amount of invasive brown marmorated stink bugs this year exceeds anything seen in Oregon in at least five years and poses a serious threat to Oregon's crops and garden plants, according to fruit crop specialist at the Oregon State…

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Srinagar, November 9: Considering a drop in temperature and possible snowfall in Kashmir, Agro Field Unit Srinagar, Agro Unit SKUAST-K and Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) have issued an advisory for saffron, vegetables, apple trees,…

Neal Family Vineyards in Howell Mountain has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification, representing the first vineyard in Napa Valley and the fifth in the world to achieve this status. Mark…

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The old pension plan, jobs and reforms in the apple plantations are the main promises of the congressional manifesto for the upcoming polls. The party released the document in Shimla on Saturday. Titled "Himachal, Himachaliyat aur Hum",…

For the first time, fans of organic blueberries harvested by Jubilee Orchards in Tallahassee have the opportunity to grow their own succulent, organic berries through the farm's sale of mature plants."This is a great opportunity for…

The World's Best Wineries 2022 have been unveiled, with three of Greece's finest wineries making the list. Each year, World's Best Vineyards reveals the most amazing wine experiences - a unique insight into the best wine tourism…

miniA recovery in medium and heavy CVs from multi-year lows, along with continued growth in light CV categories, will help overall CV volume reach nearly one million units by the fiscal year 24 - the level of the last cyclical peak recorded…

After battling constant rains and floods this season, fruit growers in Victoria's apple and pear growing region saw their crops rendered worthless by a quick flurry of hail on Melbourne Cup day.Key points:Hailstorms damaged fruit in…

As retail and foodservice succumb to consumer and animal rights pressure to go Net Zero, the implications are felt throughout the poultry supply chain. But sustainability shouldn't be a scary concept for the poultry industry."Everything is…

Lending apps have continued to bridge the financial inclusion gap in Nigeria by providing loan access to millions of Nigerians locked out of the credit system by banks. Although some unlicensed lending apps have become a threat…

Almond growers will soon receive some much-needed sunshine in an otherwise dismal year in the form of access to cash to support efforts to expand the habitat and forage of honey bees, and other native pollinators now have another pot of…

A year after a freak hailstorm, farmers in parts of South Australia are still counting their losses.Key points:Farmers say they were given little warning of the intense thunderstorm cell, which affected parts of SA, Victoria and…

Photo: RNZ / Carol Stiles Losses from a severe frost that wiped out entire blueberry orchards in Waikato this month could reach $25 million, estimates Waikato grower Dan Peach Most growers in Waikato lost 90% of their blueberry…

It was barely 11 am and I was down to my third glass of wine, looking down to smell notes of anise – or almond? I needed another double espresso. "A lot of people in this area have a main job and then their hobby is winemaking," my…

Seaweed and insects are an example of new protein sources that will be discussed – a hot topic since the EU has approved the use of insect meal as animal feed on farms. Other hot topics include functional foods, alternative proteins,…

As I was thinking about what to write for October, something I've enjoyed most of my life immediately came to mind: cider. I wrote about cider years ago here, so I thought before I get into red wines for winter, it seemed like a good time…

Members of the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission recently approved an emergency order that will allow a 180-day extension for properly organized poultry litter in Delaware crop fields beginning Nov. 1. Poultry litter is a natural…

Carbon offsetting is sometimes seen as a distraction, but one approach tested on French apple orchards uses blockchain to ensure farmers take more CO2 out of the atmosphere than they…

The IrriDesk technology developed by IRTA works with an algorithm and provides farmers with online recommendations for the best irrigation prescriptions. It can be integrated into existing platforms, where it is integrated with irrigation…

It's hard to think of a more appropriate fall treat than cider and donuts. And when it comes to apple orchards, Macomb County has a lot to offer. Here are three great orchards to check out the next time you feel like strolling among…

As this year's harvest moon rose over the East End in early September, local grape growers, like Peconic Bay Vineyards, were immersed in an annual ritual that began on the North Fork nearly 100 years ago. 50 years. The process of driving…

ISLAMABAD: Monsoon rains and floods damaged 117,400 acres or 43% of crops and vegetables and about 35,000 acres or 30% of orchards with varying proportions in surveyed districts, says rapid needs assessment report on Balochistan. The…

RAMALLAH: The Israeli army's blockade against 200,000 people in Nablus and surrounding villages in the occupied West Bank continued for an eighth day on Tuesday. Several main arteries remain closed. Cement blocks have been used to…

Image from Shutterstock.com As drought weighed on the apple harvest in Hungary this year, orchards produced more peaches, apricots and pears, agroinform.hu…

This year has been particularly good for app growth (Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA)Not so long ago, apple production in this country was on a one-way trip to oblivion. Orchards were rapidly disappearing under development with a cultivation area…

Researchers say the apples this year may be calcium deficient, but otherwise the state has produced healthy apple orchards thanks to the trees' deep roots. NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine - At Hansel's Orchard in North Yarmouth,…

At this time of year, blueberry orchards should look like a winter wonderland. White flowers should cover the plants, ready to reveal their valuable fruits. Instead, some Waikato orchards are brown. Those white flowers – totally dead.…

Salinity levels at Vernalis south of Manteca wouldn't be so high if those Hypocrites-by-the Bay among those in the Green Environmental Perfection movement did their fair share to protect the fish. Since the 1920s, the city of San Francisco…

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It's 2 p.m. in Pylesville, Maryland, and Mike Fiore is patrolling the vineyards he's owned since 1975 in search of an insect that has recently begun to wreak havoc on his property: the invasive spotted lanternfly. "If we don't destroy them,…

Ashanti Regional Poultry Farmers Association President Boris Baidoo has called for national stakeholder engagement to find solutions to prevent the collapse of the poultry industry. He said a roadmap to alleviate the bottlenecks…

With changing leaves and fresh air, New Brunswick apple growers face a bushel of challenges this year. With only about two weeks left in the season, Irishview Apple Management trees need to be picked quickly,…

Fall in Michigan is a beautiful time of year. The orchards are open for apple picking, cider is flowing and the smell of donuts fills the air. And while many orchards specialize in apple cider, not everyone makes hard cider (you know, for…

Fall harvest is in full swing for Okanagan and Similkameen vineyards after record warm temperatures in September caused reds and whites to ripen at the same time. According to the Wine Growers of BC's annual harvest release, the…

The AOC is only considered when the entire manufacturing process of a product takes place in a single and precise geographical area according to recognized know-how which gives the product its unique characteristics.It took nearly 20 years…

Apple yields in eastern Ontario have run the gamut from thin pickings to bountiful bushels this fall, but the provincial apple growing association says fortunes for the fruit have increased overall in 2022.“Apple bins are rare,” said Cathy…

Hops and cider farm, HerefordshireOne of Britain's last family hop farms, Townend, still uses donkeys - Herbie and Teddy - to plant its crop every year. The award-winning results are sold to breweries across Britain. The farm, near…

New insects appear regularly in Canada and some of them could pose a threat to Quebec crops. "In recent years, with international trade and probably climate change, there are certainly more and more risks associated with (these)…

Technologies that could increase the efficiency of poultry feed through animal or plant genetics could have a dramatic effect on the overall sustainability of the supply chain, from farm to fork. “It takes a lot of land and energy and emits…

As global vineyards are impacted by the impacts of climate change, a new project called Winesolar in Spain is innovating for vineyards to protect their grapes while generating clean energy. Iberdrola, an energy company based in Bilbao,…

Whether you're heading to the Green Bay area this fall for a Packers game, leaf-watching, camping, or hunting, a detour to LedgeStone Vineyards and Gnarly Cedar Brewing (6381 Hwy. 57, Greenleaf) offers the opportunity to enjoy a wine…

In the orchards of Orange County, New York, apples are ripening on the trees, waiting for families to come from all over the northeast to pick them. The county is the perfect place to pick apples in the crisp fall air and among spectacular…

One of the most common mistakes farmers make when irrigating orchards is over-irrigation which deprives the plants of oxygen. Netafim agronomist Jovan Erasmus shares some welcome tips. Regardless of your farm's…

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Fall has been wonderful for many years in the almond business, usually reaping big yields of the high value crop and getting a big check. However, as all growers know, the industry has been through tough times, with falling prices being…

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WASHINGTON– The inventory of all pigs and hogs as of September 1, 2022 was 73.8 million head, down 1% from a year ago but up 2% from June 1, 2022, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural…

Sorghum is a staple grain that provides many health benefits to livestock, pets and humans. But specific compounds found in sorghum varieties, such as tannins and polyphenols, can have negative effects on the poultry and pet industry.Some…

With the pristine scenery around the Harrisonburg area, visiting a local winery is a great way to experience…

"Let's go apple picking," my husband and I say to each other around this time. It's late September and…

NEW JERSEY - The harvest season after a summer when drought conditions set in may have been difficult for some farmers, but for New Jersey grape growers, it has been a boon. Winemakers aren't anticipating a harvest that will produce some of…

EMMETT, Idaho — Lance Phillips is on track for his first profit in the eight seasons he owned Gem Orchards.…

September 27, 2022, New Zealand: The new variety of Zespri RubyRed™ kiwifruit makes up 15% of the Glenview orchard near Hamilton and offers not only high yields but also a continuous work flow for much of the year. ANNE…

AgDevCo, an investor specializing in early-stage African agribusinesses structured as a permanent capital vehicle, which has completed its corpus with $90 million in new funding from three investors earlier this year joined other…

MOORESVILLE, Ind. - For Spencer and Kaylee Creekmore, it's not really falling until they get to Anderson orchard. "When Kaylee and I first met, it was our first fall," Spencer said, "and we came here and loved it so much we made…

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas. As Texas faces an increasingly burdened environmental future due to climate change, a new approach…

Take advantage of fall by heading to a farm outside of Des Moines to pick apples and berries.Some farms offer corn mazes, pumpkins, apple cider donuts and more.There's no place like fall in the Midwest, and eight local apple orchards in the…

An invasive insect that could seriously impact California's wine industry could arrive in the state by 2027. According to Fox 5 San Diego, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma…

Bird flu threatens to destroy poultry businesses - because insurers are reluctant to offer cover for the notifiable disease. Turkey farmers appear to be extremely vulnerable, with many small and medium-sized farmers…

The poultry sector, in which chicken meat accounts for 99% of total production, is the country's main source of protein. The sector faces ongoing challenges including high production costs, heavy reliance on foreign countries for input…

After being closed for two years, Moore's Orchards will reopen their Apple Haus this fall. The little store is located on Sasse Road, just five miles south of Midland. Orchard manager Steve Heilig says the COVID-19 virus in 2020 and a…

Already expecting one of the smallest grape harvests in years, Niagara grape growers are concerned about a potential new problem - an infestation by the spotted lanternfly, an insect that can wreak havoc on crops. .“In Ontario, we already…

WASHINGTON — One in six, or about 15%, of Ukrainian crop storage facilities have been destroyed, damaged or controlled by Russia and its aligned forces since it invaded Ukraine on February 24, according to the Observatory of Conflicts, a US…

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Apple picking in Julian is a September tradition. But recent storms have devastated crops and some orchards have already closed for the season. JULIAN, Calif. — It's a September tradition: heading to Julian to pick…

Winter, spring, summer, fire season and fall – as Californians we have all become accustomed to a fifth season – fire season. Worse still, the fire season was once limited to just a few months, but is now a threat for most of the year.…

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HEGINS — The rain couldn't have come at a worse time for the grapes.Certainly, like most plants, vines need…

Salt producers will now get soft loans at just 4% interest with a discount under the central bank's agricultural and rural credit policy. The Agricultural Credit Department of the Bangladesh Bank issued a circular in this regard on Sunday.…

Figuring out where to pick your pumpkin is arguably the most important decision you'll make this fall. Pumpkin spice lattes and apple pies don't last a week, but a freshly picked pumpkin is a month, sometimes a year commitment.Luckily,…

The vineyards of southern France have been hard hit this year, a direct consequence of the scorching summer caused by climate change. The situation has left grape growers with a number of tough choices, with many having to harvest their…

It's a thriving business as they often have a few thousand people walking through their orchard on a fall weekend. The family business has become an annual destination for thousands of Miami Valley families."I think that's what makes the…

ON SATURDAY September 10, the Chief Veterinarian for Wales, Christianne Glossop, confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in poultry at a large site in Pembrokeshire. It was the second confirmed…

Firebaugh, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Farmers in the Central Valley are letting their crops die amid ongoing drought and record heat this summer. On the west side of Fresno County, thousands of acres of almond trees are being removed…

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Harvest time in the fall is always a highlight at Lost Acres Vineyard. GRANBY, Conn. - While drought conditions hampered crops across Connecticut, at the Lost Acres vineyard in North Granby, the grapes held up - it's…

Jules Bernstein University of California-Riverside A chemical that disrupts the mating of "bad" weevils and prevents them from destroying avocados is being…

FAMILY TRADITION: “We are so happy to be able to raise our children here and have a business that our whole family could be involved in. It has been wonderful to do something with our lives to make the community better and…

Six-year-old Pippa-Jo Murffit with the tomatoes in the greenhousePupils at St Mary's Primary School, Mucklestone, near Market Drayton, were eager to see how their fruit and vegetables had grown over the summer holidays.It comes after…

Adam Russell Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Texas wine grape vineyards were recording below-average yields and above-average quality after a tough 2022 growing…

FENNVILLE - As summer activities draw to a close and August turns into September, the beginning of the fall festivities is underway at Crane Orchards in Fennville.After:Michigan farmers predict impressive apple harvest, but don't expect…

Hailstorm damages orchards in Budgam villageHave the damage assessed immediately:…

Minor crops including oilseeds, pulses, vegetables and orchards spanning thousands of hectares have been destroyed due to the recent unprecedented monsoon rains and widespread flooding in the country. Flash floods destroyed about 55% of…

MINNEAPOLIS — Cargill is partnering with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to launch its first digital business studio in Asia. The studio is designed to support local founders with investments that bring Cargill solutions to…

ASHEVILLE — Apple season is in full swing at WNC, and many orchards invite the public to savor their bountiful offerings.This season is of particular note as it follows the challenges of the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and a difficult…

Developments in Poultry Sense, the analytics platform that uses artificial intelligence to produce insights that aid on-farm productivity and efficiency measurements, mean the interface is faster and more dynamic, giving higher performance…

The chairman of the House Agriculture and Food Committee is pushing for passage of a bill creating the Swine and Poultry Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (SPCEF). Panel Chairman and Quezon Representative Mark Enverga said he…

By Emmy PowellCommunications Specialist The 2022 growing season for Texas wine grape vineyards has been a challenge. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said the grapes had below-average yield but above-average quality.…

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Dry summer weather can hurt some favorite fall crops like pumpkins, but local farmers are trying to stay…

BOONE, Iowa — The federal government spending more than $1 billion on voluntary efforts to reduce the harmful effects of farming on the environment is a better long-term strategy than imposing new rules on farmers, said US…

Argentina's wines are among the most highly regarded in the world and tours of the various wineries that produce them are a big attraction not only because visitors learn about the process of making the award-winning wines, but also…

Fancy something different? Lookout Farm in South Natick is New England's largest grower of Asian pears. (Photo courtesy of Lookout Farm) If you were worried about the effects of the hot, dry summer on this year's apple harvest, experts…

CARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said crops spread over 4,420,484 acres have been destroyed by recent rains and floods in the province. Valuable cotton, rice and vegetable crops have been 100% destroyed, which…

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