Moldovan agriculture is facing serious challenges: the area allocated for vegetable cultivation has decreased from over 10,000 hectares in 2004 to just 4,000 hectares in 2023. In the past, 80% of the planted area was sown with local varieties; however, in the pursuit of higher yields, many. read more

Uganda is improving its agricultural sector by implementing a digital traceability system to boost the global competitiveness of its fruit and vegetable farmers. The Re-engineering of Uganda's Sanitary and Phytosanitary Inspection of Horticulture Exports (RUSH) initiative is part of this effort. read more

The global cherry production is expected to increase slightly to 5 million tons in the 2024/25 season (+1%), supported by favorable conditions in China, Chile, the European Union, and the United States, which offset the expected decrease in Turkey. These are the forecasted data. read more

The Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam's main fruit export center, is stepping up its efforts to create concentrated and specialized cultivation areas to meet international trade standards. With 370,000 hectares allocated for fruit cultivation, the region is focusing on high-profit fruits for... read more

Jordan has declined to resume tomato exports to Israel, insisting on an apology from Israel's Ministry of Health for its "unilateral statement" regarding the detection of cholera bacteria in the Yarmouk River, which runs through Jordan. As a result of this situation, Israel has suspended fruit and vegetable imports from Jordan due to concerns about contamination. read more

Iran has witnessed a rise in the export of agricultural products during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year, with a 26 percent increase from March 21 to September 22, 2024, compared to the same period in the previous year. The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration. read more

Ostatnio Senat przyjął Senatowe Ustawy nr 2415, 2451 i 2804, obok rezolucji popierającej umowę o wolnym handlu (FTA) Filipin z Koreą Południową. SBN 2415 ma na celu wprowadzenie systemu zwrotu podatku od wartości dodanej (VAT) dla turystów niebędących rezydentami, co Senator Sherwin Gatchalian uważa za...

The Senate recently passed Senate Bill Nos. 2415, 2451, and 2804, alongside a resolution endorsing the Philippines' free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea. SBN 2415 aims to introduce a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for non-resident tourists, a move Senator Sherwin Gatchalian believes read more

The Albanese Labor Government is launching two new programs today as part of the $519.1 million second phase of the Future Drought Fund. These programs aim to provide farmers with more opportunities to strengthen and prepare their businesses for drought. They will build on the success of existing projects. read more

W trakcie sezonu wyborczego Kaszmir rozpoczął zbieranie jabłek, przyciągając uwagę na wzrost importu zagranicznych jabłek, zwłaszcza z Afganistanu i Iranu, co budzi niepokój wśród lokalnych producentów i handlowców. W związku z wczesnym pojawieniem się tych zagranicznych odmian, interesariusze w regionach takich jak read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has enhanced and expanded its industry-specific curriculum for members in 2025 in response to the demand from the sector to improve the skills of the workforce. IFPA ANZ, working together with its curriculum development partner Streamwise Learning, has refined and extended the training program. read more

Perfection Fresh, a fruit and vegetable grower in South Australia, has announced a workforce reduction due to the detection of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) within its operations. This is the first reported case of the virus in Australia, impacting three businesses in the region. read more

In New Delhi, the Australian High Commission hosted a reception on September 20 to officially launch the Australian almond season in India. This event symbolizes the deepening trade ties between Australia and India, particularly amidst the increasing demand for almonds in India. read more

Kenya's agricultural sector is a key driver of the nation's economy, accounting for approximately 33% of the GDP and providing employment for over 40% of the population, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The export market has shown significant diversification beyond traditional products. read more

Fátima Morales, exporter of Persian Limes from the company Moes Produce in Veracruz, Mexico, states that Mexico's Persian Limes growing, quality, and volumes will be affected by the La Niña weather phenomenon, with heavy rainfall and excess humidity in the Persian lime-growing regions expected. read more

W świecie dojrzewania owoców, etylen odgrywa dużą rolę w optymalizacji procesu dojrzewania. "Zaletą etylenu w procesie dojrzewania jest niezaprzeczalna, ponieważ zapewnia on jednolite dojrzewanie, minimalizuje stres owoców i poprawia ogólną jakość" - mówi Sidney Van der Maal z Trofi Pack. Firma ta ma siedzibę w Holandii. read more

The Unió Llauradora has detected that supermarkets and hypermarkets in the Valencian Community are much more tolerant and permissive with the active pesticide ingredients in citrus fruits imported from South Africa than those in

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In the end, even Mercadona has succumbed to the "Promotion God". Juan Roig, in his own way, had to give up his mantra "Always low prices" and, like Walmart in the USA, had to introduce something more than just "we sell for less", even though - interpreting to the read more

A new generation of farmers in China, skilled in technology, is reshaping the agricultural sector. These individuals, who include drone operators, agricultural managers, and livestreamers, are blending traditional farming methods with new and innovative practices. Official data suggests that this trend is gaining momentum. read more

From next week officially starts the season of Calabrian clementines, among the fruits symbol of the autumn in the fruit and vegetable sector. Francesco Casciaro, director of Op Coab of Piana di Sibari tells IFN about the first impressions of the season starting. "Making predictions is... read more

W 2024 roku w Gruzji odnotowano znaczący spadek importu ziemniaków w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych GeoStat, w okresie od stycznia do sierpnia tego roku, łącznie sprowadzono 6 351 ton ziemniaków, w porównaniu do 22 161 ton w tym samym okresie w 2023 roku. Całkowita wartość importu ziemniaków. read more