Wraz z coraz większym przesunięciem w kierunku zrównoważonego rolnictwa i upraw bez torfu, popyt na wysokiej jakości podłoża z kory kokosowej osiągnął rekordowo wysoki poziom. Zdając sobie sprawę z tego rosnącego zapotrzebowania, Gro-Med, marka firmy Vaighai Agro, niedawno otworzyła swoje trzecie zakład produkcyjny worków do uprawy w Salem. read more

"The availability of onions in India has greatly improved since the summer crop has been harvested," says Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports. "The summer crop of onions, which is a new harvest from Nashik and Poona in Maharashtra, India, is currently in full supply." read more

New Forest Fruit has been growing strawberries throughout the winter. These are a premium Japanese variety with a high brix level. "The season for our Berry Pop strawberries starts in December," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruits. "The season has not been quite as good as we would have liked." read more

The Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan kicked off this morning. The three-day event attracts exhibitors and visitors from around the globe, eager to explore the Kazakhstani market. This year, the expo features 200 exhibitors from 15 countries, with over 60 specializing in cut flowers. That's a read more

W Kunming, w Chinach, firma Debets Schalke niedawno rozpoczęła budowę nowoczesnego projektu szklarni dla Kunming Anthura Horticulture Co. Ltd. Rozbudowa obejmuje 2 hektary powierzchni szklarni oraz duży obszar usługowy, który będzie połączony z istniejącym kompleksem szklarni. Początkowo, read more

The Australian marketing company, The Avolution, originally focused on marketing avocados for two growers in 2012. Since then, they have expanded to market fruit for over 100 growers and continue to grow. "We strive to offer completely transparent transactions, a dependable team, and innovative strategies that have propelled us to where we are today. read more

India's food safety authority has recognized certificates from Nepal's National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL). This recognition comes after a memorandum of understanding was signed five years ago, allowing for the acceptance of certificates for eight food items from Nepal: juice, jam, jelly, pickles, candies, ginger, fresh fruits, and vegetables. read more

South African apples returned to the Thai market this weekend after a 16-year absence. read more

Australians are buying more vegetables, according to new transaction and customer survey data. read more

The state of São Paulo, Brazil's largest avocado producer, has started exporting avocados to Chile and Japan, focusing on high-value markets. This comes after phytosanitary missions were conducted since 2023 to assess adherence to import regulations. Chile, the world's second-largest consumer of avocados per capita, offers a promising market. read more

In Rosja consider proposal to introduce state regulation of potato prices. Boris Chernyshov, Vice Speaker of the State Duma, discussed this issue with Maxim Reshetnikov, head of the Ministry of Economic Development. According to Rosstat and the Central Bank, retail prices for potatoes are rising. read more

On March 28, the Korean Chapter Launch Ceremony of the 2025 World Paeonia Suffruticosa Congress began in Yeoju City, with Feng Yanli, Vice Mayor of the Heze Municipal Government, in attendance. Heze, located in Shandong Province and known as the global center for Paeonia suffruticosa (tree peony) cultivation, showcased its expertise... read more

The export of lemons from Turkey will be temporarily suspended starting April 8, 2025, due to unfavorable weather conditions in citrus-producing regions and the need to ensure domestic supply. The announcement was made by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, as reported by Ilkha. read more

Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia, members of the agriculture and mining sectors in the Northern Territory looked back on their activities during the pandemic. While many parts of the country shut down, primary industries in the Northern Territory kept operating. Paul Burke, at that time read more

Gdy sezon na orzechy laskowe zbliża się do końca w Nowej Zelandii, producenci zachęcają do zwiększenia badań mających na celu poprawę lokalnej produkcji. Stowarzyszenie Producentów Orzechów Laskowych Nowej Zelandii, reprezentujące około 70 interesariuszy, zauważa, że lokalna produkcja spełnia jedynie 10-15% corocznej 200-tonowej demandy. Deb Whiteside read more

Rośliny cytrusowe w Georgii eksplorują potencjał wejścia na rynek soku, jak podkreśliła Lindy Savelle, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Cytrusowego Georgii. Według Savelle, "Hamlins oraz być może niektóre wczesne odmiany Valencii mogłyby się sprawdzić tutaj w Georgii." Jednakże pozostają pewne pytania. read more

The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Malda district administration have started plans to export 1,000 tons of Malda mangoes to Japan. A meeting in Malda was attended by farmers, exporters, and officials such as Sandeep Saha and SK Mondal. read more

Kolejna eskalacja napięć handlowych między USA a Chinami dotyka eksporterów owoców ze stanu Waszyngton. Chiny ogłosiły 34% celną odwetową na towary z USA, obowiązującą od przyszłego czwartku, w odpowiedzi na podobne cła na chińskie importy nałożone przez prezydenta Donalda Trumpa. Producenci owoców z Waszyngtonu stoją przed ponownymi... read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of dry weather, bringing relief to local mango growers. The district experienced multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to drought. Farmers acknowledged that mango is the read more

"Issue Statement: Shortage of fresh coconuts in Sri Lanka has not affected the coco coir industry, assures Shan Halamba from Riococo. Despite production decline, there is ample supply to meet demand," says Shan Halamba from Riococo, adding that even with domestic fluctuations. read more