Exporting to China has been crucial in decreasing the dependency of Rwandan exporters on a small number of markets.
2025-12-22 00:00
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has increased its efforts to diversify Rwanda's export markets by expanding horticultural exports to new destinations such as the Middle East, India, and China in addition to traditional markets. Export agreements have been signed with China for products such as
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Nepal: Floriculture industry to benefit from a new loan system
2025-12-22 00:00
Global IME Bank, and Mr. Kumar Kasaju Shrestha, President of the Floriculture Association of Nepal, signed the memorandum of understanding.
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Contest Marlene: the apple as a work of art
2025-12-22 00:00
There are thousands of creative works from all over the world that have participated in the international contest, confirming the strong global recognition of the Marlene® brand: illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces inspired by the "Daughter of the Alps" and the values that the brand embodies.
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Careem Quik: Bananas remain the most ordered item for both men and women for the 3rd consecutive year.
2025-12-22 00:00
Carrefour BuyBye is expanding rapidly in Belgium with the launch of the Reckon.ai microstore. This second AI-powered microstore is a result of a partnership between Carrefour and the Accor Group. Arnaud Lesne, Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Carrefour, announced the news in a LinkedIn post.
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The winners of the Marlene celebrates 30 years competition have been announced, an initiative strategically designed to strengthen the bond between the brand, the territory, and the international audience. Thousands of creative works from around the world participated, including illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces.
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EU support for the development of automated chrysanthemum harvesting
2025-12-22 00:00
TTA-ISO's partnership with Horizon Technologies and Linflowers Chrysanten is officially endorsed by the European Union. The three organizations are collaborating to develop a fully automated harvesting and processing system for chrysanthemums, one of the most widely cultivated flowers in the Netherlands.
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Japanese Aomori apple growers are switching to growing peaches due to increasing temperatures.
2025-12-22 00:00
The apple growers in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture are facing growing challenges due to the impact of climate change. The early-season apple varieties, which are typically harvested in September, are becoming less suitable for the increasing temperatures. This can lead to damage to the fruit, such as discoloration or sunburn on the skin.
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In a region where many young people still believe that going abroad is the only way to overcome financial problems, 25-year-old Amanjit Kaur from Kulrian village in Mansa district has shown that success is possible at home. Amanjit has turned floriculture into a steady source of income for her family.
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Niezwykłe warunki wzrostu w kluczowych regionach uprawy ananasów spowodowały niższe niż zwykle ilości ananasów, wpływając na dostępność na głównych rynkach na całym świecie. Costa Rica, Panama i Ekwador to trzy z najbardziej produktywnych oraz niezawodnych regionów uprawy ananasów na świecie.
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The blueberry season in Morocco is beginning, but the growing conditions have been somewhat variable this season. While certain areas had favorable early weather, others faced challenges. These challenges were mainly due to temperature fluctuations and water management.
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"We maintain a consistent supply, but always offer a variety of products in our assortment."
2025-12-22 00:00
Anyone stepping into the greenhouse of Inca Orchids in Nootdorp, the Netherlands, immediately sees that these are no ordinary orchids. Striking colors, a wide range of species and, in many cases, even fragrant varieties fill the space. On two hectares, André and Carolien van der Goes grow a
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The Indian blueberry market is gaining momentum.
2025-12-22 00:00
Podczas niedawnej wizyty w Indiach, Global Plant Genetics Ltd zauważyło na własne oczy, jak szybko rozwija się zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówek. Mimo że Indie pozostają bardzo małym producentem na światowej scenie, dla GPG jest jasne, że potencjał długoterminowy tego kraju jest wyjątkowy. Z
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Italian apples and kiwis: paving the way to Vietnam.
2025-12-22 00:00
Positive prospects for the export of Italian apples and kiwis to Vietnam following the results of the visit by a delegation of Vietnamese inspectors, held with the coordination of CSO Italy between December 10 and 16. This is a significant step in a laborious but essential process.
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WA Farm Direct has officially introduced Australia's top-quality Ondine® Flat Peaches and Flat Nectarines to the Chinese market. This marks a major achievement for the rapidly expanding flat stone fruit variety and its Australian producers. Sweet, fragrant, and consistently high in eating quality, Ondine.
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Kenya has sent its first shipment of apple mangoes to the UK.
2025-12-22 00:00
Farmers in Kenya are now targeting a new export market after successfully shipping the first batch of apple mangoes to the United Kingdom. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country's fresh produce sector. The consignment was officially dispatched on Saturday, December.
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Avocado cultivation in India is rapidly gaining momentum, and the industry is expected to transition from scattered plantations to organized commercial production in the next 5-10 years, according to Narendra Mohan from Bihar's Department of Agriculture. "India is one of the fastest-growing avocado markets globally, and
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Indonesia is enhancing its research on ornamental plants in order to meet the growing global demand.
2025-12-22 00:00
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Indonesia is intensifying sustainable research through innovative horticulture programs to tap into the vast potential of the country's ornamental plant industry. Breeding and adaptive cultivation strategies are the main focus to meet the demands of the growing global market.
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Amerykańskie rolnictwo nadal boryka się z presją kosztów związaną z polityką handlową i dostępnością siły roboczej. Cła wprowadzone za kadencji prezydenta Donalda Trumpa zwiększyły koszty produkcji rolniczej o ponad 33 miliardy dolarów w 2025 roku, według raportu z grudnia North Dakota State University's Agricultural Trade.
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When Verte Tower joined the UNICEF StartUp Lab, the Ghanaian agritech company already had a functioning solution but required guidance on the next steps. Six months down the line, the team reports that the accelerator program assisted them in clarifying how their solar-powered vertical farming systems integrate into actual food systems.
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Ethiopia has been advised to create a Horticulture Resource Atlas in order to stimulate growth within the sector.
2025-12-22 00:00
Ethiopia's horticulture sector has the potential for significant progress if the Ministry of Agriculture implements a geospatial planning tool akin to the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas recently developed in the country. This perspective is shared by Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export…
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