On 7 March 2026, inspectors at the port of Novorossiysk identified the potato tuber moth in a 27.5-ton consignment of potatoes imported from Egypt. The presence of the quarantine pest was confirmed through laboratory analysis, and the shipment was disinfected to prevent its spread. On 9 March, inspectors in the read more

The California asparagus harvest has begun, but the supply is limited. One reason for this could be the reduced acreage in regions like Firebaugh this season, as well as dormancy issues in multiple growing areas. "In northern Mexico, there was a lack of dormancy which is." read more

Potato growers in the Rangpur division of Bangladesh are encountering production and market challenges due to adverse weather conditions. Recent rainfall and strong winds have damaged potato fields in various areas of Rangpur district. The fields in locations such as Mahiganj, Amashu Kukrul, and Palichara were inundated by rainfall on Thursday and Friday. read more

Farmers in Ukraine's Kherson region are increasingly turning to drought-tolerant and non-traditional crops as climate change, water shortages, and the impact of war reshape local agriculture. According to Ivan Morynskyi, dean of the Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University, growers are read more

Amazon Air has expanded its services to Northeast India, offering delivery speeds up to 5 times faster. The company launched new air cargo routes through Kolkata and Guwahati to serve all seven sister states in the region. This expansion aims to improve delivery speeds through an integrated air and surface multimodal network. read more

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting the flow of fertilizers, fuel markets, and freight routes, causing uncertainty for potato growers in various production regions. The focal point of this situation is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the main maritime corridors in the world. UN Trade and read more

The indiscriminate increase in agricultural diesel, recorded in recent days and linked to the Middle Eastern crisis, is occurring at a particularly sensitive time for agricultural businesses: after the winter rest period when, with the arrival of spring, agronomic activities intensify. read more

The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply chain. Imported fruits and vegetables such as grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers may be particularly affected. read more

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for making the Union Territory self-reliant in tulip bulb production, emphasizing the need to reduce the recurring expenditure on imports from the Netherlands to save foreign exchange. The Chief Minister instructed the Floriculture Department... read more

For a year now, RAAD (Inter-)national has been operating with its own office in South Africa. "We came up with this structure two years ago, started it more than a year ago, and it has turned out to be a success," says John van Wijk, who has been supporting entrepreneurs with international. read more

In Colombia, the relationship between women and flowers extends beyond traditional ideas of beauty or sensitivity, according to Asocolflores. With the growth of the export floriculture industry over the past six decades, it has become a catalyst for social transformation for thousands of rural women. read more

Global Macadamias announced updated pricing during the release of its national price list in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Waldo de Klerk, the company's grower liaison manager, said the U.S. dollar price for whole macadamia kernels increased by 4.4 per cent, from US$13.50/kg last year to US$14.10/kg. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the season has left the Port of Tauranga and is en route to Japan and South Korea. read more

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Analysts from the EastFruit project report that in Ukraine, there is an extremely low demand for potatoes, leading producers to lower wholesale prices. The main reason for the decrease in potato prices is attributed to the significant rise in low-quality products available on the market, according to experts. read more

For the second week in a row, Ukraine has been experiencing a decline in wholesale carrot prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts attribute this phenomenon primarily to the relatively warm weather, which is causing a deterioration in the quality of stored carrots. read more

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New Zealand exporter Zespri has confirmed that its strategic relationships manager for shipping, Mike Knowles, is set to retire later in 2026, after 37 years of service to the country's kiwifruit industry. read more

Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted regional shipping, significantly affecting Dubai’s fresh produce market, a critical sector in the Gulf’s major trade hub, which is highly dependent on imports. Industry experts report that local businesses are actively seeking alternative logistics. read more

Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted regional shipping, significantly impacting Dubai's fresh produce market, a critical sector in the Gulf's major trade hub that heavily relies on imports. Industry experts note that local businesses are actively exploring alternative logistics solutions. read more