More than 20 households at Duong Son flower village in Danang city are busy caring for chrysanthemums so they bloom on time for Tet. In the evenings, farmers use small 15 to 20-watt fluorescent bulbs to promote faster growth. Local growers mentioned that chrysanthemum planting started in. read more

Shipments of Kashmiri apples are now reaching international markets, showcasing improvements in quality management, grading, and post-harvest handling in the region. This season, Kashmiri apples have been sent to countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and selected European markets. read more

Krishna Patil from Krishna International Trade, a Maharashtra-based coir products export consultancy, has stated that India's coco peat supply for exports remains constant despite processing challenges caused by heavy rains. "The availability is currently stable thanks to enhancements in coconut processing infrastructure in South India." read more

Rząd Australii ogłosił członków nowej Sieci Dywersyfikacji Handlu, która ma na celu połączenie zasobów przemysłu i rządu w celu pomocy eksporterom w dywersyfikacji i rozwoju na nowe rynki. read more

On 13 January, members of the Australian berry industry came together for the launch of the Berry Good Practice Guide, which was funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments as part of the Storm and Flood Recovery Package. read more

The Australian table grape harvest started in mid-December, with early shipments already seeing high demand in important Asian export markets. Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association, noted that interest from international buyers was noticeable long before. read more

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday flagged off the state's first-ever consignment of cut flowers to Guwahati, marking a milestone in the region's floriculture sector. The inaugural dispatch comprised 2,000 stems of Asiatic Lilium, sourced from farmers in Lower Subansiri. read more

Halfway through the 2025/26 campaign, the global kiwi market is undergoing a profound restructuring. On one hand, global supply (excluding China) has increased significantly by 10%, reaching 1.6 million tons, while on the other hand, supply chain management is becoming more precise. It is no longer just a matter of read more

Surya Agrotech, led by Ganesh Gowda, operates from Thailand with a regional focus on Southeast Asia, a region where agriculture remains a key economic backbone. From this base, the company delivers integrated agrotechnology solutions for greenhouse and open-field production, supporting growers. read more

Pakistan's citrus sector has the potential to increase export revenues to up to US$1 billion within six years if growers transition to new varieties, enhance quality standards, and expand value addition. This was stated by Shoaib Ahmed Basra, a board member of the Pakistan Horticulture Export and Development Company. read more

Australia's vegetable industry will be represented in the newly announced Trade Diversification Network (TDN), which is part of the Australian Government's AU$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). The announcement was made by the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don. read more

With the approaching of China's Spring Festival, the country's annual holiday for family reunion, flower markets and traditional craft workshops across the country are entering their busiest season, driven by rising consumer demand for festive plants and decorative dragon lanterns. read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower, says that Indian grape exports are maintaining stability despite a 50% decrease in production in Nashik, India's primary grape-growing region. More explains that while volumes are slightly down compared to the previous season due to weather-related difficulties, there is still strong demand for high-quality fruit. read more

Two geographically specific crops from Mysuru district, the Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru veelyadele betel leaves, have experienced a decline in cultivation due to disease outbreaks and limitations in marketing. Authorities have stated that preparations for exporting both products are underway. read more

On December 28, 2025, as part of the 2nd Sa Dec Flower Festival 2025, the Techmart workshop with the theme "Applying technology to enhance the value chain of ornamental flower products" was held in Sa Dec City, Dong Thap province. The event presented numerous new opportunities for cooperation. read more

Malaysia has produced a significant crop of Musang King durians, leading to an oversupply in the market and causing prices to decrease. read more

Rozpoczęto próbę nowej platformy zarządzania wielofunkcyjnymi drzewami w Australii Zachodniej, wspierając wdrożenie technologii na badawczym terenie systemów sadowniczych Narrow Orchard w stanie. read more

Cambodian agricultural products are increasingly being sold in international retail channels, with products now being available in over 22,000 supermarkets and mini-marts around the world, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce. This expansion is the result of collaboration between the ministry, private sector companies, and... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the notification of four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute for seed production and multiplication throughout India. These varieties, including Kufri Ratan, Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Megha, and Kufri Chipsona-1, have been approved for release based on recommendations from the Central Seed Committee. read more