Tanzania will start building a new port in the eastern part of the country in December, putting an end to a decade-long delay caused by previous objections to the initial contract terms with foreign developers. The Bagamoyo port is part of a larger special economic zone plan that incorporates industrial development. read more

Record results for the medium-sized watermelon with black skin produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A., and O.P. La Mongolfiera. In a year when part of the sector has suffered, Perla Nera sales have grown by 20% in volume compared to the previous year, impacting some groups. read more

Holandia: Wzrost obrotów w handlu detalicznym o ponad 3% w październiku. Centralne Biuro Statystyczne Holandii (CBS) podaje, że obroty w handlu detalicznym były o 3,1% wyższe w październiku 2025 roku w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających żywność, napoje i tytoń wzrosły o 3,2% w październiku w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 0,4% niższy. Obroty w... read more

India's horticulture production for 2024-25 is estimated at 369.05 million tons, showing a 4% increase of 14.31 million tons compared to the previous year's 354.74 million tons, as per the third advance estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

The South Tyrolean consortium Vog, a major apple supplier located in northeastern Italy, has appointed Harald Weis as its new chairman. This decision was made after a unanimous vote during the annual general meeting. read more

Potężne południowo-wschodnie wiatry w ciągu ostatnich dwóch tygodni spowodowały zamieszanie dla kontenerowców załadowujących się w Kapsztadzie.

Strong south-easterly winds over the past two weeks have caused havoc for container vessels loading in Cape Town. read more

Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial maritime deliveries of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, coming from CMR's partner in Chile, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on 9th December. read more

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has achieved a significant milestone by developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers struggling with Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) crop losses. read more

Australian horticulture is projected to become a $21 billion industry by 2030. read more

Australia’s RMIT University has established a research hub dedicated to developing innovative solutions in renewable energy, improving plant quality, intelligent monitoring of greenhouses, and analysis to unlock the immense potential of protected cropping. read more

The Vietnamese jackfruit has been allowed entry into the Chinese market after the signing of a new protocol on 27th November, as reported by the local publication VietnamPlus. read more

For Little Plum Executive Chef Casey Kusaka, flowers have always been significant. They played a key role in his childhood in Kaneohe, where his grandmother made lei and ti leaf offerings, his mother and sister performed hula dances, and the house was constantly scented with blossoms. "I grew up surrounded by flowers." read more

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the official launch of the island's inaugural National Flower Festival, which is scheduled for November 8 to 15, 2026. The organization has said that the event will be a week-long celebration of floral artistry and community spirit. read more

The vegetable industry in Ghana anticipates a reduction in food prices if the government implements its plans to enhance agricultural enclave roads. Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana, stated that the road improvements proposed for 2026 would be beneficial. read more

The production of guava in India is increasing every year in various regions of the country, according to Manoj Barai, Director at Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports. Barai stated, "Guava production is experiencing significant growth, with Maharashtra and Gujarat seeing a 10 to 12 percent increase year over year. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are also..." read more

Farmers in several districts in Sri Lanka have increased pineapple yields by 300 per cent and export-grade mango output by 90 per cent after adopting new cultivation practices introduced through Chinese technical guidance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. read more

South Africa's fruit and vegetable export performance improved in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching a total agricultural export revenue of US$11.7 billion, with fresh produce making up the majority of outbound trade. Overall exports saw a 10% increase year on year. read more

Drugie wydanie Berry Forum 2025 w Ożarowie Mazowieckim zgromadziło ponad 450 plantatorów i przedstawicieli branży z całej Europy. Ponad 40 firm zaprezentowało technologie produkcji truskawek i malin, odzwierciedlając szybki rozwój upraw owoców miękkich pod osłonami.

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit. read more

The realization of the 31st edition of Agrotica, the emblematic and largest agricultural fair in Greece, scheduled to take place from 29/1 to 1/2/2026 in Thessaloniki, has been cast into doubt following the significant withdrawal of major companies in the agricultural machinery sector. As of now, 25 companies have announced their withdrawal from the fair. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more