KQ Cargo has introduced seven weekly flights between Amsterdam and Nairobi, Kenya, in order to enhance flexibility and bolster cargo links to Africa. The updated schedule aims to place cargo in closer proximity to major African markets via Nairobi, facilitating quicker and smoother connections. read more

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is expected to have lasting consequences for agriculture and horticulture in the Netherlands. The main concerns include uncertainty over the availability of raw materials, such as fertilizers, substrates, crop protection products, and sustained high gas prices. read more

Fresh coconut prices in Ho Chi Minh City and coconut-producing regions in Vietnam have surged since April due to dry weather and increased export demand, leading to a limited supply. On May 10th, vendors in Ho Chi Minh City observed a rise in customer demand and retail prices. Le Ngoc Ha, a coconut vendor in the city, noted the increasing prices. read more

badania w Białorusi nadal trwają nad hodowlą odmian ziemniaków o różnych kolorach, ponieważ zainteresowanie naturalnie barwionymi ziemniakami rośnie na międzynarodowych rynkach. W Naukowym i Praktycznym Centrum Akademii Nauk Białorusi ds. Hodowli Ziemniaków, Owoców i Warzyw, hodowcy read more

To bring Pink Lady® Europe to a level of 300-320 thousand tons, build a turnover of 500-550 million euros for European production, strengthen year-round presence, and increase the value generated per hectare for the producer. These are the numbers and guidelines. read more

In the fertile plain of Bijelo Polje, in Potkrajci in Montenegro, Amela and Sefudin Salković, with the help of their children, persevere in growing flowers and vegetables. Amela and Sefudin manage the entire growing process, from seeds through seedlings to finished products, offering various species. read more

Klasmann-Deilmann has expanded its production of its cultivated sphagnum product, Sphaxx®, by opening a new production site in Bergschenhoek, Netherlands. The facility, a former six-hectare sweet pepper greenhouse, has been fully converted. read more

Peruvian Hass avocados have been approved to start exporting to South Korea in the 2026 season, following a successful annual phytosanitary audit conducted by a delegate from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Asian country. ProHass reported that the technical visit took place. read more

India's agricultural exports increased by 2.3 per cent year-on-year in 2025-26, reaching US$53.1 billion, despite tariff measures imposed by the U.S. administration. Overall merchandise exports rose by 0.9 per cent to US$441.7 billion during the same period. Among produce categories, fresh read more

Saudi grower Dava Agricultural has announced the expansion of its controlled-environment production with two projects currently under development, including the Taif mega-project, which extends over 350 hectares of glass greenhouses. Wissam Abdul Samad, Deputy CEO of Dava Agricultural, stated, read more

The avocado season in Spain recently ended with consistently high prices due to decreased production caused by heavy rains and a significant reduction in supply from Morocco. Currently, Peruvian avocados are dominating the European markets, which are experiencing an abundance of supply. read more

Drugie zbiory australijskiej gruszy QTee są teraz zbierane, a przewiduje się, że ilość zebranych owoców potroi się w porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym inauguracyjnym zbiorami. Zbiory rozpoczęły się nieco później niż w ubiegłym roku, ze względu na odmienne warunki wzrostu. Przewiduje się, że zwiększona produkcja rozszerzy dostępność na rynku. read more

Pakistan's 2026 season is shaping up to be shorter and more complicated, with weather disruptions and regional tensions affecting export plans, according to Shoaib Ahmad Basra, Managing Director of National Fruit Pakistan. "Hot weather in February followed by cold, rainy conditions in March and..." read more

Behind the simplest gestures of daily life, such as drinking a coffee or choosing a basket of fruit, lies the invisible and complex architecture of global commerce. A structure that connects European consumers to over 1.9 million farmers and workers in 75. read more

This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there is high demand for durians due to the holiday, which is driving strong sales and causing prices to increase. Additionally, there is a shortage of large Thai coconuts, South African Fuji apples have been introduced to the market, and blueberry prices have slightly decreased. In terms of imported apples, read more

Warmer weather at the beginning of May and rainfall in many regions of Poland have created ideal conditions for the development of fungal and bacterial diseases in berry crops. According to the latest Farm Smart Alert issued on May 9th, the greatest threats read more

Prices for last season's white cabbage have started to rise in Ukraine this week, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. The increase in prices is being driven by a sharp decrease in the supply of vegetables harvested in 2025 due to seasonal factors. Additionally, there is a growing demand in this segment. read more

The ideal winter conditions allowed Turkey's cherry trees to get enough chilling hours and rest, but it is the absence of any significant frost this spring, which was a problem in last year's disappointing season, that has brought the most satisfaction to growers and exporters. read more

South African table grape growers had a challenging season in 2026, a situation that mirrored some of the difficulties faced by stonefruit producers. read more

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