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Mango farmers in South Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Sindh, India, are facing significant crop losses due to unseasonal weather and climate change. In Gujarat, thunderstorms with strong winds resulted in widespread fruit drop just before harvest, leading to an estimated 30-35% crop loss. read more

Rory Graeme Duncan, urodzony w Salisbury, Rhodesia (obecnie Harare, Zimbabwe), dorastał w rodzinie rolniczej z głębokimi korzeniami w regionie. Jego przodkowie, włączając w to pradziadka Alexandra Heathcote Tullocha, byli częścią Kolumny Pionierów, która osiedliła się w Mashonaland. Rodzina Duncana read more

An acute food crisis in Belarus has caused a shortage of potatoes, which are a staple in the national diet. Reports suggest a 10% price increase from January to March, with prices reaching 5 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (1.53 US$). Residents are struggling to find quality potatoes, as available stocks are dwindling. read more

Plants Breeder's Rights (PBR) and royalty payments are the primary sources of revenue for breeders. These mechanisms are essential for incentivizing innovations that enable the development of new plant varieties. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, these new varieties are also more resilient to the effects of climate change. read more

The Maryville Rotarians are excited to once again organize an exclusive tour of one of the largest peony farms in North America, located in the heart of Nodaway County. Partnering with Hollingsworth Peonies, a globally recognized peony hybridizer and grower, the Maryville Rotary Club will sponsor the farm tour. read more

Brazil stands as the third-largest fruit producer globally, following China and India. In 2024, Brazil's fruit exports reached USD 1.3 billion, doubling the figures from a decade ago. Despite this growth, the nation ranks 23rd among global fruit exporters. To enhance their position, 40 Brazilian… read more

Storms and hailstorms ravaged parts of Austria last weekend, affecting the two key growing regions of Burgenland and Marchfeld (Lower Austria). The Austrian Insurance Agency has already estimated the total damage to Austrian agriculture at around 1.9 million euros. A survey indicates that... read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that Mexican avocado exports will reach $4 billion in 2025. In 2024, exports reached a record $3.78 billion, marking a 20.1% increase over 2023. The USDA estimates that Mexico will export 1.34 million metric tons of avocados in 2025, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth. read more

At Macfrut, a virtuous partnership on paper packaging was discussed between a supplier and a user. The main players were Gianluca Castellini, CEO of Smurfit Westrock Italy, and Cristian Moretti, General Manager of Agrintesa. "Naturally Sustainable" was the title of the round table discussion. read more

The Soleil Group, located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, operates citrus farms and packhouses in Limpopo. The company is one of the first in South Africa to initiate exports when supply chains shift to the Southern Hemisphere, providing them with direct access to the final fruit shipments from Turkey and Spain. read more

Last-minute shoppers made their way to a well-known flower market in Hong Kong on Sunday to purchase carnations and roses in celebration of Mother's Day, despite concerns raised by some vendors about heightened competition from florists providing delivery services from mainland China. The Mong Kok Flower Market was bustling with activity. read more

Snappy Shopper has launched a free grocery delivery service for young Scots in partnership with Young Scot. This service offers free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland who are over 18 and hold the Young Scot national entitlement card. read more

Family Mart has introduced a frozen chocolate-covered banana, bringing back a nostalgic treat for many in Japan. This treat, traditionally sold at festival stalls, has been rare to find in regular stores. Family Mart's version, made with their own "Famimaru" brand bananas, perfectly captures the classic flavor. read more

Since October 2024, potato prices in Ukraine have remained relatively high. Although prices temporarily declined in April due to an oversupply and deteriorating quality in storage, they have started to rise again. The increase is especially noticeable in the segment of locally grown young potatoes. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Chiny osiągnęły porozumienie w sprawie znacznego obniżenia ceł na towary drugiej strony na początkowy okres 90 dni. Ten rozwój nastąpił po rozległych negocjacjach handlowych w Genewie, w Szwajcarii, w których uczestniczyli urzędnicy obu narodów. Wspólne oświadczenie zostało opublikowane. read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

Minister Todd McClay, responsible for Trade and Investment as well as Agriculture, is traveling to the United Kingdom to participate in the first in-person joint NZ-UK Ministerial Trade Committee meeting. This event commemorates the two-year anniversary of the New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA). McClay underlined the importance of improved access. read more

Niedawny wzrost liczby dostaw duriana spowodował spadek cen, podczas gdy nadchodzące święto Dnia Matki przyczyniło się do zwiększenia sprzedaży, czyniąc duriana najbardziej pożądanym produktem na rynku owoców w tym tygodniu. W poprzednich latach okres przed świętem "Dnia Pracy" oznaczał szczyt dostaw i sprzedaży duriana. read more

Last week, EastFruit noticed an unprecedented occurrence: beetroot became the top product in terms of the number of listings on its trading platform for the first time ever. This unusual market dominance by a vegetable that has traditionally been seen as a niche, low-profile product in Ukraine led to... read more

The Meknes region, which is Morocco's historical center of grape growing, is currently facing the challenges of both climate change and market fluctuations. Achraf Nassar, a local table grape farmer, provides an update on the situation. He explains his farming activities: "Our farm is located in Meknes where we cultivate late-season table grape varieties. read more