The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), which came into force in late 2022, has enabled over 85% of Australian goods exports to India to be tariff-free. This percentage is projected to increase to 90% by January of next year. Australian macadamias, which are predominantly grown in the country, are among the products benefitting from this agreement. read more

In the spring of 2025, there was a significant frost in Greece (and Turkey) that impacted the production of summer fruits. Italy, France, and Spain did not have widespread frost, but they faced unfavorable weather conditions during flowering, including heavy and frequent rainfall, which had some effect on the crops. read more

Od 12 do 14 marca 2025 roku odbyła się 7. edycja targów HortEx Vietnam w Ho Chi Minh City, w Wietnamie, współorganizowanych z Agritechnica ASIA, spin-offem targów Agritechnica w Niemczech - targów maszyn rolniczych. Targi odbyły się na terenie SECC w Ho Chi Minh City na powierzchni 10 000 metrów kwadratowych. read more

The lifting of sanctions on Syria by the US and EU is expected to help the country mitigate the impact of severe drought conditions by implementing modernized irrigation systems. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). Out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with KCEC, the agency states that 1,775 tons were sent. read more

Reefertrends shares this information, citing data from the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC). According to the agency, out of the 3,347 tons of local citrus fruits exported in 2024 by 46 farms and export companies registered with the KCEC, 1,775 tons were sent. read more

The municipality of San Carlos in Chile's Ñuble region and China's Shandong Province have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement aimed at developing a binational industrial park. This initiative aims to foster commercial, technological, and cultural connections between the two regions. read more

The program is curated by Asiafruit Magazine, the knowledge partner of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, and focuses on emerging trade and consumer trends in Southeast Asia, China's growing influence as a supplier in the region, and the future of the booming durian business in Asia. read more

Montague Farms has launched the 2025 seasons for its Envy and Yello apples, with the fruit now available in Australian stores starting from May. read more

The Sanyukt Kisan Manch has appealed to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to support apple growers in their request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop apple imports from Turkey. Manch convener Harish Chauhan explained that India imports apples from 44 countries. read more

China's ruling Communist Party has instructed officials to cut down on government waste by implementing new regulations: Expensive alcohol, cigarettes, and gourmet meals will no longer be allowed at work-related events; officials will not be allowed to see off guests at airports; and conferences will no longer include extravagant elements. read more

Mark Meadows, an arable farmer from Alderminster near Stratford-upon-Avon, reported a decline in his spring wheat yield due to minimal rainfall. According to the Met Office, this spring is on track to be the driest in over a century. Meadows noted the adverse soil conditions, saying the ground was too dry for proper crop growth. read more

The Almond Board of Australia's March position report offers information on almond shipment volumes and destinations, following a similar approach to the practices of the Almond Board of California. In March, the new crop marketing year began, and Australian sellers shipped around 7.7k metric tonnes. read more

New Zealand's fruit exports increased by 36% in the year ending April 2025, reaching a total value of $5.4 billion, according to new data from Stats NZ. This represents a $1.4 billion rise compared to the previous year. The significant growth in export value was mainly due to higher volumes. read more

Floward has recently introduced its newest innovation: the first robotic flower vending machine in the MENA region. This machine, exclusively designed for Floward, aims to revolutionize the way people purchase flowers while on the move. Currently operational in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, these machines provide a fully automated, technology-driven shopping experience. read more

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The frosts that Turkish cherry growers have had to endure will have a significant impact this season, according to Yigit Gokyigit, Commercial Coordinator for Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "The frost this year is one of the worst agricultural disasters that has occurred in Turkey for years." read more

A promotion conference showcasing the independent innovation achievements in Rosa Chinensis, also known as the China rose, took place on May 18, 2025 at the International Flower Technology Innovation Center in Dounan, Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in southwest China. The event introduced... read more

"Nie przybyło jeszcze wiele produktów z Nowej Zelandii do Wielkiej Brytanii ani Europy z powodu dłuższych czasów dostawy" - powiedział Patrick Meikle z firmy Golden Bay Fruit. "Sezon wzrostu minął bez problemów, nie było żadnych dużych zdarzeń pogodowych. Wolumeny są dobre, a rozmiary są nieco większe niż w ubiegłym roku." read more