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

The first "Central Asia – European Union" summit took place in Samarkand under the theme "Investing in the Future." The event included the participation of representatives from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank. read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of drought, providing much-needed relief to local mango growers. The district received multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to the drought. Farmers pointed out that mango is the read more

In the 14th week of 2025, there was a significant increase in fresh produce activity on the EastFruit Trade Platform. The number of listings went up by 10%, mainly due to a rise in offers from Uzbekistan, as well as increased activity from Ukraine, Egypt, and Iran. Contributions also resumed during this period. read more

As a step towards revitalizing the floriculture sector in the district, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Field Station Bonera, Pulwama organized a Tulip Show on April 3. CSIR-IIIM has initiated a strategic program for. read more

Raimund Jehle, Regional Programme Leader for Europe and Central Asia at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), recently completed a visit to Ukraine with a focus on strengthening strategic cooperation and advocating for the organization’s Emergency and Early Recovery plan. read more

Citrus Australia has expressed its disappointment at the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Australian citrus exports. read more

New Zealand achieved a new export record during the 2024-25 cherry season, exporting 5.07 million tonnes, surpassing the previous high of 4.2 million tonnes set in 2017-18. read more

This week, Donald Trump has initiated a global trade war that, in the case of the European Union, will lead to a 20% increase in tariffs on European products being exported to the U.S. However, as Ursula von der Leyen has been emphasizing for days and as she has just reaffirmed in a statement from the European Commission... read more