New Zealand is grappling with economic challenges, notably a persistent current account deficit exacerbated by the imbalance between imports and exports. Primary industries, particularly food and fibre, constitute 80% of the nation's exports. However, this has not sufficed to offset the deficits
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In response to conflicts between avocado farmers in Murang'a County and Kenya Revenue Authority officials regarding the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System mandated by the Finance Act 2023, Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has initiated a task force. This collective aims to resolve… read more

The Lockyer Valley Fruit & Vegetable Processing Company has been years in the making, but things are now starting to take shape with the purchase of a 55 hectare block which will be the site of the full-scale processing facility. The man behind this project is Colin Dorber "We will be producing
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During the HortEx trade fair in Vietnam and the following economic trade mission, the main focus was on exploring opportunities and strengthening partnerships between the Netherlands and Vietnam in the field of horticulture. Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) and the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business
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The protest of the Spanish agricultural sector has already been ongoing for a month and a half, and according to the plans of agricultural organizations, they will continue to be held up to even the first week of May. Tractor demonstration called by ASAJA, UPA, COAG, and Cooperativas
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In a heartfelt collaboration aimed at supporting the mental health of Australians, Dümmen Orange, Van Berkel, and Garden Express have joined forces to introduce Lavender La Diva Out of the Blue. This initiative not only celebrates the beauty of lavender but is also contributing to this amazing
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Genesis Fresh announced the global debut of Onix™, a citrus variety discovered in Seville, Spain. Globally managed by Genesis Fresh, this new variety combines a surprising flavor profile, vibrant color and long shelf life. "Onix represents a breakthrough in the pigmented oranges segment,
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"In the processing hall, there were four large tables with 14 women at each table manually processing vegetables: bunching, leaf picking, and cutting the products to size. Thanks to the processing line, the grower can now manage with fewer workers, and the product is much more uniform, making it
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In Singapore, where less than 1% of land is allocated for food farms, the nation imports over 90% of its food requirements. In response, Singapore aims to locally produce 30% of its nutritional needs by 2030 to bolster food security. Key to achieving this is the use of technology to enable farms
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The 2024 Asia Flower Expo will be held in Guangzhou, China, this year from May 10 to 12. The flower industry in China has developed very fast in recent years. According to the latest data, the flower planting area in China has achieved 1,594,100 hectares, with sales of 216.065 billion RMB. China
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This decision has sent shockwaves through world markets, especially affecting the potato trade. The country's potato exports, already important on the world stage, have become even more attractive to European Union (E.U.) countries facing shortages.
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Ukrainian company SP "PAEK" is planning to export fruit and vegetable products under its own brand "Smakota" to European countries, the company's press service reports. "Recently, representatives of the company, Asya Pityurenko and Haina Tretyak, paid a working visit to the Republic of Cyprus,
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The consumer watchdog ACCC would be given new powers to bust apart Australia's supermarket duopoly if they are found guilty of anticompetitive behaviour, if a new bill for divestiture laws is passed by parliament. Under the proposed legislation, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit industry. The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent yesterday, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of the agreement with
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During the HortEx trade fair in Vietnam and the following economic trade mission, the main focus was on exploring opportunities and strengthening partnerships between the Netherlands and Vietnam in the field of horticulture. Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) and the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business
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Maltese potatoes are not expected to arrive in the Netherlands before Easter, reports Kees Schouten of Altena Potatoes, who is currently visiting his suppliers. "They began killing off the foliage this week, then they'll harvest the first potatoes," he says. "Those potatoes will arrive at our
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A recent study has highlighted the impact of the climate crisis on viticulture in Turkey, predicting that the expected rise in temperatures and reduced rainfall could shift the suitability of vineyard regions for grape production over the next three decades. Grapes, sensitive to climate
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Giddings-Cerasus or better known in China as Xiaomifeng has closed the Chilean 2023/24 cherry season again with the varieties of Cerasina called: Final 12.1 and 13.1 from the German geneticist Peter Stoppel. For a second consecutive year the Chilean company delivered this variety to the market,
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The Uzfood fair started today, 26 March 2024, in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Some operators who are present with a stand, including Omar Papi of the Italian company Futura srl, confirm that the start is promising. The fair takes place from 26 to 28 March. "We are noticing a good influx
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