In Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region, the watermelon season has started, with local farmers exporting around 3,000 tons to international buyers while also meeting the demand in the local market. Early harvests from this region have attracted buyers from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, according to EastFruit. read more

The 33rd Annual Group Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Floriculture began today at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, with a strong emphasis on tapping into the abundant opportunities arising in India's floriculture sector. read more

The export activities for mangoes from Bangladesh for the 2025 season have started, with the first shipment being sent to five countries, including the United States and Germany. A total of 13 metric tons of mangoes have been delivered to the U.S., Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and. read more

The flower industry in India has experienced significant growth in the last 6-7 years, driven by increasing disposable incomes, the growth of e-commerce, enhanced import-export mechanisms, and the expanding utilization of renewable energy-powered greenhouses. This information is according to the Hindusthan International Journal of Multidisciplinary. read more

The Australian National Management Group (NMG) agreed at its meeting on May 29, 2025 that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) from Australia. This decision is based on the technical considerations of the Consultative Committee on Emergency read more

The long-standing request of farmers from the Kanniyakumari district to establish a fragrance factory at the Floriculture Research Station (FRS) in Thovalai has been on hold for over seven years. Despite continuous urging from farmers in the region for the project to be implemented, read more

The Global Potato Summit 2025 is scheduled for December 11-12 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India. The event will conclude with live farm demonstrations on December 13 at a nearby site. After its debut at the World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide, the summit aims to unite... read more

The black-red federal government is planning to increase the minimum wage to EUR 15. This would also require strawberry farmers to pay their mostly foreign seasonal workers (mostly from Romania) EUR 15 per hour. read more

The project leader, Dr. Alice Hayward, stated that there is little published data on the disorder and its causes. "Symptoms include roots wrapping around each other or constricting the crown - where the aboveground parts of the plant meet the roots." read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

The Avo Connections, the annual forum of the Australian avocado industry, will take place at the Brisbane Convention Centre on June 4th, preceding this year's Hort Connections event. read more

Buyers of fruits and vegetables from important export markets in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions will be arriving in Brisbane tomorrow to see Australia's top-quality horticultural products firsthand. read more

Podczas niedawnej wizyty w Singapurze, miliarder technologiczny i filantrop Bill Gates spróbował duriana, wonnego owocu znanego jako "Król Owoców". Wideo opublikowane na platformie TikTok przez użytkownika @rebecca89292 pokazuje Gatesa w Newton Food Centre, który wącha owoc i bierze dwa kęsy, zanim odłoży go na bok. read more

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Kazakhstan experienced a significant decrease in orchard and vineyard areas, which led to a critical situation in the country's horticultural sector. In an interview with the agricultural magazine Agrarny Sector, Dr. Serghey Oleichenko, who holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences, discussed the issue. read more

At LuBa Fresh in Venlo, the first Sicilian grapes arrived ten days ago. "As every year, the first grapes are very popular and hardly touch the ground," explains Lucien de Wit. "Volumes are still limited, as these grapes come from tunnel cultivation. In about two weeks, the first grapes from..." read more

Oguzýoly, a member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, intends to export surplus apricot harvest to the Russian Federation, as reported by the Rysgal newspaper. The orchards located in the Kaka district of Ahal velayat are currently yielding early apricot varieties. read more

Lidl Romania experienced significant growth in 2024, with a reported consolidated net turnover of over RON 24.6 billion (€4.8 billion), marking a 9% increase from 2023. The company invested over RON 800 million (€158 million) and contributed more than RON 2.8 billion (€553 million) to the state. read more

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has ordered an increase in potato production to meet domestic demands and support Russia during regional shortages and rising food prices. The announcement was made during a meeting with Brest Oblast Governor Piotr Parkhomchik. read more

Key Technology (Key), członek grupy Duravant Food Sorting and Handling, ogłasza mianowanie Roberta van Dorsta na stanowisko Dyrektora Zarządzającego Key EMEA/Asia. Z siedzibą w Holandii, van Dorst jest odpowiedzialny za rozwijanie i prowadzenie strategii, które przynoszą zaawansowane rozwiązania sortowania optycznego firmy Key. read more

Zespri®, a leading New Zealand company in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, together with Sinclair, a company specialized in sustainable labeling solutions, announces the launch of the first home compostable sticker for fruit: a groundbreaking innovation in the industry. read more