Asia & Oceania
Australian researchers have discovered resistance to Fusarium wilt STR4 in bananas.
2026-05-13 00:00
Badakengyi, a wild banana variety from Papua New Guinea. This discovery could greatly benefit the banana industry, as Fusarium wilt STR4 is a devastating disease that affects banana crops worldwide.
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Australia has introduced a new national plant biosecurity system.
2026-05-12 04:00
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Avocados Australia collaborates with Strongman champion Eddie Williams on a campaign promoting the ripeness of avocados.
2026-05-12 04:00
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The Asiafruit South-East Asia edition is now available.
2026-05-12 03:00
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Elsner PAC introduces the new Pelargonium Rose Blossom.
2026-05-12 00:00
Rose Blossom - kissed by a rose - is a new pelargonium variety that features robust, well-branched growth and distinctive blooms that resemble elegant miniature roses. Its intricately layered flowers provide a romantic showcase all season long, complemented by the attractive dark-zoned foliage.
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Borashvili, and other key stakeholders, discussions were held on the potential for further growth in the blueberry industry. Steta highlighted the great potential for Georgia to become a leading blueberry producer in the region, and emphasized the importance of sustainable practices in order to maintain high-quality production. The meeting concluded with a commitment to collaboration and support for the continued development of the blueberry sector in Georgia.
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The story of Michał and Urszula Stasiak's farm in Sarbinowo near Poznań is an example of a conscious transformation of strawberry production - from traditional soil cultivation to increasingly technologically advanced tunnel production. Decisions made over the past few years.
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Exports of Indian grapes have decreased by 9.6% due to weather damage in the 2025-26 season.
2026-05-12 00:00
Exports of grapes from Nashik district declined by 9.6 percent in the 2025-26 season (April to November), dropping to 1.4 lakh tons from 1.6 lakh tons the previous year, due to adverse weather conditions impacting production and decreasing export-quality volumes. Exporters attributed the decrease to prolonged and...
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Piraeus Port's container volumes have increased to 5.6 million TEUs.
2026-05-12 00:00
Since China Cosco Shipping Corp took over operations at Piraeus Port in Greece ten years ago, the port has increased container throughput, expanded infrastructure, and introduced digital operating systems. In 2016, annual container throughput at the port was around 680,000 TEUs, ranking 93rd.
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"Poprawiona koordynacja pomogła zmniejszyć opóźnienia, wzmocnić obecność na rynku."
2026-05-12 00:00
The apple and pear season at Fern Ridge Fresh in Hastings, New Zealand is going well. Packing has been finished for PIQA® Red and Gala varieties for the season. Fredy mentioned, "Demand for Gala has been very strong worldwide this year, and we are now almost out of available stocks."
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NRTC Holding Group and DAVA Agricultural have established a GCC Agri-food alliance.
2026-05-12 00:00
NRTC Holding Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia's DAVA Agricultural to enhance regional agricultural cooperation, promote sustainable trade in fresh produce, and support food security initiatives across the GCC. The signing ceremony of the MoU took place in the presence of...
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Spanish citrus exporter has expanded its business into the Middle East and South America by establishing an overseas subsidiary.
2026-05-12 00:00
Niemniej jednak, pomimo wojny w Iranie i jej wpływu na logistykę regionalną i globalną, plantator cytrusów z Walencji odniósł sukces w rozszerzaniu swoich operacji zagranicznych. Uruchomili nową spółkę eksportową, zatrudniając międzynarodowego eksperta ds. sprzedaży, co umożliwiło im dostarczanie pomarańczy bezpośrednio na rynki zagraniczne.
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Taiwanese butterfly orchids and anthuriums have been approved for export to New Zealand.
2026-05-12 00:00
Moth orchids and anthuriums grown in Taiwan were officially approved for export to New Zealand on Tuesday through an agreement that outlines the steps local exporters must take to gain entry to the new market. The agreement was signed during a meeting of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.
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Taiwanese moth orchids and anthuriums have been approved for export to New Zealand.
2026-05-12 00:00
Moth orchids and anthuriums grown in Taiwan have been officially approved for export to New Zealand. This decision was made on Tuesday as part of an agreement that outlines the specific measures that local exporters must adhere to in order to gain entry to the new market. The agreement was signed during a meeting of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Committee.
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The story of Michał and Urszula Stasiak's farm in Sarbinowo near Poznań is an example of a conscious transformation of strawberry production - from traditional field cultivation to increasingly advanced tunnel production. Decisions made over the past few years have led to this shift.
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"Pracujemy ciężko, aby dostarczyć liczi na rynki zagraniczne, w tym na Bliski Wschód, drogą lotniczą."
2026-05-12 00:00
Feizixiao lychees from Hainan, China, are currently entering the early harvest period. According to industry sources, persistent high temperatures in northern Hainan accelerated fruit ripening this year, causing orchards in both the northern and southern production areas to almost simultaneously start harvesting.
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Australian avocados are popular among mothers in Singapore.
2026-05-11 09:00
Cafés and restaurants throughout Singapore have highlighted Australian avocados as part of a new campaign honoring mothers.
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Avocados Australia has appointed Milton Bazley as its CEO.
2026-05-11 05:00
Rada dyrektorów Avocados Australia (AAL) ogłosiła nominację Miltona Bazleya na stanowisko nowego dyrektora generalnego organizacji.
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China’s Qinghai province is increasing its production and export of vegetables that thrive in cold climates.
2026-05-11 00:00
Wzrost temperatur w pierwszej połowie maja w wielu częściach Chin powoduje, że plantatorzy w Xining, prowincji Qinghai, przygotowują się do letniego sezonu dostaw warzyw z zimnych klimatów. Na bazie uprawnej o powierzchni ponad 53 hektarów producent Ma Ying uprawia ziemniaki bogate w selen oraz cebulę purpurową na potrzeby lokalnego rynku.
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The harvest season has begun for Halfeti's rare 'black rose', which is unique to Turkey.
2026-05-11 00:00
The harvest of the geographically registered "karagul," or black rose, has begun. This rare endemic plant is cultivated only in the Halfeti district of southeastern Turkey. Its unique color and fragrance are influenced by the region's special environmental conditions. Known as a "slow
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