A trial of a multi-function tree management platform has been initiated in Western Australia as part of a study on technology-enabled Narrow Orchard Systems. The Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has acquired an electric-powered Frucotec Berglady platform. read more

A group of enthusiastic horticulture staff from JSW Steel, Dolvi, organized a one-day hands-on flower arrangement workshop for their skill development. The event was guided by Pandharinath Mhaske, an award-winning and certified floral designer and Coordinator of the India Florist Association. read more

Agriculture experts on Tuesday urged farmers to closely adhere to an irrigation schedule for spring sunflower crops, emphasizing the critical role of timely watering in maximizing per-acre yields and enhancing oil quality. A spokesperson from the agriculture department stressed the importance of. read more

China's agricultural exports have been increasing during the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, driven by a variety of products and expanded market opportunities. The export value rose from 544.34 billion yuan, approximately US$77.83 billion, in 2021 to 732.75 billion yuan, or around US$104.8 billion. read more

"Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to the impact of chilling injury on crops in Maharashtra and other key growing regions. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief," said Abhijeet Patil from Trimurti Fruit Company in Solapur. read more

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In India's intense sunlight, UV-stabilized greenhouse film is not an additional feature but a fundamental necessity for protected farming. The country experiences high levels of ultraviolet radiation throughout most of the year, and regular plastic is unable to withstand this exposure. Without UV protection, read more

The production of oranges in Australia for fresh consumption and juicing is projected to increase by 1.7 per cent to 590,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/26. This would be the highest level in over twenty years and marks the sixth consecutive year of growth. The production of fresh-market oranges is expected to read more

Despite the arrival of Egyptian Navel oranges and the peak season in terms of volume for Egyptian mandarins, Moroccan citrus fruit exporters are reporting strong demand at the start of the year. This is according to Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO of DMB & Co, who nevertheless reports a slowdown in the read more

Early-season Sato Nishiki cherries from Japan's Yamagata Prefecture fetched record prices at the first auctions of the year on January 5th. At a wholesale market in Tokyo, a box of cherries sold for 1.8 million yen, which is approximately US$12,000, equivalent to over 26,000 yen. read more

The sektor owoców i warzyw w Wietnamie cieszy się silnym impulsem, ze zdecydowanym wzrostem eksportu. Według Wietnamskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw (Vinafruit), przychody z eksportu powinny osiągnąć poziom od 8 do 8,4 miliarda dolarów w 2025 roku, co oznacza wzrost o około 18% w porównaniu do 2024 roku, dalece przewyższając. read more

In a significant development for the region's floriculture sector, Prof. Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), visited the Mountain Crop Research Station (MCRS) Sagam to evaluate the ongoing trials at the center. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez zespół badawczy z Southwest Forestry University w Chinach analizowało wpływ niedoboru boru na aktywność genów i metabolizm roślin słodkiej pomarańczy, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zarządzania plonem i jakością owoców. Odnosiło się ono do interakcji pomiędzy. read more

Fruit markets in Bengaluru are reporting the early arrival of mangoes during winter, several months ahead of the usual summer season. Traders say off-season volumes have been arriving steadily since late December, earlier than the typical March start to the mango campaign. According to wholesale market data, the early influx of mangoes is a unique occurrence that has caught many by surprise. read more

The Dutch embassies in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Jakarta, along with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), are collaborating to organize the Dutch Horticultural Mission to Southeast Asia and are inviting Dutch companies to take part in it. read more

In the western province of Isparta, Turkey, researchers are working on developing new domestic apple varieties to help reduce production losses caused by agricultural frost. Isparta is the leading apple-producing region in the country, but growers are facing a growing risk of late spring frosts. read more

From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its imports of both bananas and citrus fruits, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. Ecuador and China further solidified their positions as the country's main suppliers. The banana imports amounted to 33,092 tonnes, valued at USD 26.9… read more

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WA Farm Direct has recently introduced Australian-grown Ondine flat peaches and flat nectarines to the Chinese market, representing a major achievement for the rapidly expanding flat stonefruit category and the Australian farmers involved. read more

30 grudnia, syryjski prezydent Ahmed Al-Sharaa, w towarzystwie Abdulkadera Husrieha, gubernatora Banku Centralnego Syrii, ujawnił nowy funt syryjski, zmiana ta ma zarówno charakter symboliczny, jak i ekonomiczny, ponieważ kraj ten ma nadzieję wyjść z wojny domowej, która dręczy go od 2011 roku. Nowa read more