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The "2026 Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) and Floral Technology Exhibition (FTE)" will be held from February 27 to March 16, 2026, at the Floral Industry Innovation Park in Tainan, Taiwan. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Taiwan's top orchid varieties and witness the latest advancements in the industry. read more

Longan, lychee, and rambutan are all members of the soapberry family, tropical fruits that have a similar, translucent, grape-like flesh. "For many years, we've been offering lychee from Mexico and rambutan from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras," says Jose Roggiero with Freshway Produce. read more

Australia has been experiencing several heatwaves since December, creating challenging conditions for farmers cultivating crops in open fields. Anthony De Ieso, from Thorndon Park Produce, grows herbs and leafy vegetables near Adelaide in South Australia and has been facing difficulties as a result. read more

Shipping delays continue to be a major problem for South African table grape growers. "It is very frustrating when you put in all the effort to produce high-quality table grapes, only to have the fruit waiting at the port for export," says Gabriël Viljoen of De Vlei. read more

Awokados w Indiach są łatwo dostępne dzięki importowi, ale obecnie na rynku nie ma skrajności - mówi Abdul Kadir Memon, Dyrektor w Abacate International, Kierownik Rozwoju Biznesu i Zaopatrzenia: "Dostępność awokado jest obecnie na umiarkowanym i zdrowym poziomie. read more

In Germany, they call it Kartoffel-Flut, the "potato flood": an unprecedented harvest in the last 25 years that is generating such a surplus that it is putting the entire supply chain in crisis. In a country where the average consumption is around 63 kg per capita annually, the domestic demand read more

During the phytosanitary inspection at Sary-Arka International Airport, a quarantine pest was found in a shipment of roses from Ecuador, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Kazinform. Samples were collected from a batch of 50,695 cut roses. Laboratory analysis was conducted by the Karaganda branch of... read more

In the Netherlands, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is funding the SPROUT project with a total budget of €5.6 million. The project aims to support the greenhouse sector in phasing out fossil fuels while contributing to the Dutch energy transition. The consortium is led by Francesco
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On February 10, 2026, the Amur branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety detected the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a 586 kg shipment of tomatoes from China. Since the beginning of the year, three cases of ToBRFV have been identified in imported tomatoes. read more

Are leafy greens becoming the new valuable commodity in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market? Judging by the significant amount of discussion surrounding them at Indoor Ag-Con, the answer is a resounding yes. Nevertheless, the CEA industry is also grappling with the repercussions of past errors, particularly in relation to this type of crop, while simultaneously.... read more

An example of dynamic changes in agriculture in the Murcia region is the rapid popularization of spraying done by drones. A local company operating for two years not only sells equipment but also provides spraying services. During this time, applications were made for read more

The United Kingdom is preparing to revise its import procedures for CITES-regulated plants, following a consultation on CITES import permits. The Dutch Floricultural Wholesale Board (VGB) has welcomed the recently published response from the UK government, which outlines plans to ease.
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From October 6th to 8th, Fruit Attraction will once again transform Madrid into the main global meeting point for the fruit and vegetable sector. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, the fair is preparing its 18th edition and the application period for participation is now open to all. read more

Farmers in the UK are advocating for the implementation of a Swiss-style system for importing crops, fruits, and vegetables that gives preference to domestic production. In Switzerland, import duties are lowered only when there is inadequate local supply, usually during off-season periods. When products like read more

Eksport marchwi z Egiptu do Unii Europejskiej znacząco wzrósł w zaledwie kilka lat, z 4 000 ton w 2020 roku do 19 000 ton w 2023 roku, czyniąc Egipt trzecim największym dostawcą marchwi do Unii Europejskiej. Ten gwałtowny wzrost importu marchwi do Europy może być przypisany... read more

W grudniu 2025 roku Ekwador potwierdził obecność Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 w prowincji El Oro, niedaleko południowej granicy z Peru, po potwierdzeniu laboratoryjnym przez Agrocalidad. Wybuch został zidentyfikowany na komercyjnej bananowej plantacji w kantonie Santa Rosa. Rząd. read more

Tulip forcing company Rainbow Colors in Andijk, in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands, has installed a solid oxide electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen. According to the project partners, it is the first agricultural business worldwide to implement this technology. read more

The Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand predicts that horticulture revenue will surpass US$9 billion by the end of June, marking a 5 percent increase from the previous year's 24 percent growth. The ministry forecasts that horticulture exports will reach US$9.5 billion by 2027, with kiwifruit leading the way. read more

The Sassy™ harvest has begun in the Hawke's Bay and Nelson regions of New Zealand, as well as in Shepparton, Australia, and South Africa. Australia was the first to start harvesting, with the initial pick taking place on February 2nd. This has brought relief to local retailers after a challenging apple season last year. read more

Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa. read more