The Australian apple and pear industry has published its 2025-30 Industry Strategy, which outlines priorities aimed at promoting sustainable growth, profitability, and resilience. Developed by the industry body APAL, the strategy builds upon the groundwork laid in 2018 and addresses the ongoing challenges that the industry faces. read more

Efficiency is the key to success for growers. Especially in North America, where greenhouses often host hundreds of different crops, streamlined cultivation is essential. One of the plants that stands out for its ease of cultivation and stunning floral performance is Joybera – the Gerbera jamesonii. read more

Plans are underway to speed up the delivery of agricultural produce from Maharashtra to Dubai, introducing new opportunities in cross-border agri-trade, cold chain logistics, and food processing. During the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, Jaykumar Rawal, Maharashtra's Minister of Marketing and Protocol, unveiled these initiatives. read more

"Z uwagi na rosnące międzynarodowe zainteresowanie i znaczenie wydarzenia, HortiFlora przejdzie teraz z dwuletniego targów branżowych na coroczne" - mówi Dick Van Raamsdonk z HPP Worldwide, odnosząc się do trzydniowej wystawy handlowej, która odbyła się w Addis Abebie od 1 do 3 kwietnia. W przyszłym roku wystawa będzie. read more

Harvest London is showcasing vertical farming to the public in a literal sense. Their most recent initiative involves a vertical farm that is open to the public inside Corner Corner, a food and live entertainment venue located in Canada Water. This project represents a significant departure from the conventional warehouse-style method of indoor farming. read more

Tariffs on Chinese goods will increase from 104% to 125% in response to China's new retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Meanwhile, other countries will be subject to a standard 10% tariff rate. President Trump justified the decision by stating, "Given China's lack of respect for global markets, I am raising the tariff rate." read more

Raporty wskazały, że Ministerstwo Rolnictwa będzie współpracować z Taiwan Sugar Corporation w celu promocji storczyków motyloch w USA, aby uniknąć cła. W 2024 roku, Tajwan wyeksportował 40% swoich storczyków motyloch do USA o wartości 1,97 miliarda NT$ (59,92 miliona USD), spośród ogólnej wartości eksportu storczyków motyloch. read more

Tariffs on Chinese goods will increase to 125% from 104% in response to China's new retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Other countries will face a standard 10% tariff rate. President Trump declared, "Due to China's lack of respect for global markets, I am raising tariffs accordingly." read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has expressed serious concern over the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on South African agricultural exports, particularly table grapes. "South Africa prides itself on having an export-oriented agricultural sector, and the USA is one of the read more

Sprzedaż marchewki idzie obecnie dobrze. "Spodziewamy się, że organiczne produkty z Holandii będą dostępne do 18 tygodnia kalendarzowego. Pierwsze dostawy ze Hiszpanii były znacznie niższej jakości niż zwykle ze względu na obfite opady deszczu. Teraz mamy nadzieję, że następne partie będą trochę lepsze. read more

"Since 1980, our family has been cultivating garden roses, and I am proud to carry forward this legacy as the second-generation owner," stated Mr. Li, founder of Shanghai Shengbaili Rose Farm. Specializing in garden roses, potted roses, and edible rose varieties, the farm spans over 20 acres. read more

EastFruit reports that Morocco exported 69,000 tons of carrots in 2024, valued at $18.3 million. This represents a 35% increase from the previous year, setting a new national record. Notably, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record-setting carrot exports, with an average annual growth. read more

Ukrainian potato producers are once again being forced to lower prices for their products, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. As of today, there is an oversupply of potatoes on the Ukrainian market. Most local farmers are striving to sell off their remaining stocks as quickly as possible. read more

The persimmon season in South Australia began at the end of March, which is in line with expectations for the region. Persimmons are primarily cultivated in the Riverland area, with smaller amounts also coming from the Adelaide Hills. "We've had a very dry year, and there have been some days of extreme heat," mentioned. read more

With a surprising move that appears to be a complete U-turn, Donald Trump announced on Truth that he is immediately suspending reciprocal tariffs on countries that have expressed an intention to negotiate, maintaining them for three months, just on the day they were due to come into effect. read more

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has announced the suspension of a temporary ban on lemon exports, which was supposed to start on April 8. The restriction had caused worries among domestic producers, who were concerned about potential financial losses because of restricted market access. According to Cumhuriyet, the ban has been lifted. read more

Following a strong cold front on April 5th, Hungary experienced an influx of Arctic air. By Sunday, a light frost was observed over a large area. By Monday, frost was widespread, except in the Northwestern region and the Southern shore of Lake Balaton. The North and northeast, which are home to nearly read more

In Naivasha, Kenya, where the fertile soil and mild climate provide ideal growing conditions, lies Benev Flora. This nursery, founded by agronomist John Ndung'u, is located at an altitude of 2,200 meters and specializes in growing Hypericum. What once started as a curiosity about flowers grew into a successful business. read more

Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star, stated that the Indian mango season has been challenging so far. "The mango season in India has been progressing slower than anticipated. We've had to deal with multiple challenges, such as increasingly harsh. read more

Jim Zion, managing partner of Meridian Growers, has emphasized the current status of U.S. pistachio supplies, indicating that the remaining stocks are designated for Asian festivals as the harvest season approaches. India continues to be a crucial market, particularly for its Diwali festival, requiring supplies from the U.S. read more