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"The Orri mandarin, a premium easy-peeler variety developed in Israel, continues to captivate global markets," says Betsalel Ohana, export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "As we enter the 2026 export season, Israeli growers and exporters are optimistic about the upcoming campaign." read more

Despite a slow start to the season for Egyptian oranges, with some exporters experiencing lower-than-expected demand, others believe that reports of a significant decline in exports are exaggerated. They argue that the success of the Navel campaign does not determine the outcome of the entire season and assure that. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine will resume accepting applications for grants to support the development of horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse farming starting from February 2, 2026. Applications will be submitted via the Diia portal. read more

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Naukowe i technologiczne postępy przyczyniły się do wzrostu o 64 procent produkcji rolnej w Chinach, zgodnie z raportem gazety China Daily. read more

Fresh fruit importer and distributor, Aartsen, has expanded its physical presence in Asia with the opening of a new branch in Mumbai. read more

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Following analyses conducted by the Organic Farmers' Organization of the Loir-et-Cher department, revealing contamination of private vegetable gardens by prosulfocarb, the French Federation of Organic Agriculture (FNAB) and Générations Futures are calling for the herbicide to be banned. read more

The South African rand reached its highest level against the US dollar in three and a half years on Monday, driven by increased prices of precious metals and a more positive investor outlook. The currency hit 16 per dollar for the first time since June 2022 before slightly retreating to 16.03 by midday. read more

France will suspend the import and sale of certain food products from outside the European Union that contain residues of five active substances not approved in the EU, starting from February 8. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry is advising exporters on this matter. read more

Rosssian vegetable producers have reduced prices for several products, according to data from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture quoted by RIA Novosti. On an annual basis, selling prices for cucumbers decreased by 5.7 percent to 143.3 rubles per kilogram (approximately US$1.55 per kilogram). read more

At the request of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, the EU Agriculture Council is reviewing the free trade agreement with Ukraine and considering the necessity of implementing additional measures to safeguard the EU agricultural market from Ukrainian imports. The four countries argue that further protections are required. read more

The Harry cyclone that hit Sicily and the bad weather in the South, with rain and frost, have caused variations in production and consequently in prices. Particularly affected were turnip greens, lettuce, artichokes, and oranges, the latter being the most impacted. read more

"Last week's adverse weather conditions resulted in some wind-damaged produce, leading to an increased amount of discarded oranges. However, what is being offered for sale is top-quality, first-choice produce," reported Valeria Orlando of "Donne Orlando" in Ribera, a company located in the center of town. read more

Utsav Mevada of Avinya International, which exports G9 Cavendish bananas from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, mentioned that India's banana exports are maintaining a steady pace due to demand from Gulf markets ahead of Ramadan. He highlighted that India produces around 33 to 34 million metric tons of bananas annually. read more

The Yunnan province in Southwest China has maintained its position as the top exporter of fresh-cut flowers in the country for the seventh year in a row, as per official customs data. In 2025, the province's exports of fresh-cut flowers reached 1.22 billion yuan ($175 million), marking a 60.5 percent increase from the previous year. read more

As Valentine's Day 2026 approaches, Kenya's flower export supply chain is once again operating under a familiar paradox. Production outlooks are broadly positive, demand remains resilient across core markets, and yet the system remains vulnerable to capacity mismatches and operational chokepoints. read more

China has emerged as a significant contributor to the production of macadamia nuts, increasing its share from 3% in 2016 to over 20% currently. The country's production is growing at an average rate of 25% annually, primarily in the Yunnan region, due to subsidies, access to fertilizers and irrigation, and training. read more