Turkey aims to grow 60 million avocados

Antalya's Alanya district produces 70% of the total number of avocados in Turkey. This year, the aim is to produce 60 million avocados throughout the country in a total area of 40 thousand hectares. The avocado was first brought to…

Frozen Bimi® launched on European market

Bimi® announced the launch of frozen Bimi® to the European market at this year's Fruit Logistica This decade-long innovation has been developed using a technique of freezing the hand-picked crop as individually-frozen stems, delivering it…

What is diatomaceous earth?

If you've heard the term diatomaceous, you may want to learn its actual definition. Diatomaceous earth is the powdered remains of diatoms, which were ancient, sea-dwelling algae. While it feels like a fine, soft powder to humans, it is…

Overview global melon and watermelon market

In the winter months, the demand for melons in North America and Europe is traditionally lower, since the winter weather keeps the demand in check. The mood on the market is determined by the supply from Latin America. The start of the…

John Howard’s deep run roots

Roots run deep in eastern North Carolina. John Howard, 77, owner of J.C. Howard Farms, Inc., has built his family’s farming enterprises from humble beginnings in tobacco growing to becoming a powerhouse in pork production (with 27,000…

Slug control in the garden

Slugs hide under leaves and cause a lot of damage in the garden. This usually happens before you even know they're there, but evidence of their chewing and their slimy trails are unmistakable. There are many ways to get rid of snails.…
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