During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro company presented the latest challenges related to the use of acetamiprid, the active substance of the insecticide Mospilan. As she emphasized, changing regulations and requirements are influencing the implementation of this compound in berry farming. read more

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved a new measure to temporarily exempt imported potatoes into Kazakhstan from customs duties. The decision, adopted by the EEC Council on May 23, 2025, was officially announced in Moscow and aims to stabilize the domestic retail market amid. read more

World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has partnered with Indian quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain and snack retailer Haldiram Products to create an avocado-inspired menu. read more

The early monsoon rainfall in India has led to extensive damage to vegetable crops in the southwest regions, resulting in a surge in wholesale prices of tomatoes, onions, and greens in recent weeks, as reported by The Economic Times. read more

Norfolk Healthy Produce (NHP) and All Aussie Farmers have announced an exclusive commercial partnership for the distribution of The Purple Tomato, NHP's proprietary bioengineered tomato, throughout Australia. read more

Investigations have been initiated to determine the origin of a new detection of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Victoria. The industry has shown frustration with the current approach focused on eradication. read more

Investigations have started to determine the origin of a recent detection of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in Victoria. The industry has shown frustration with the current approach that is focused on eradication. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new high-performing variety called Echinacea 'Fried Egg'. This new echinacea lives up to its name with a bright egg-yolk-yellow center surrounded by crisp white ray petals, resembling the look of a farm-fresh egg in each bloom. read more

The Malaysian Nuclear Agency has released a book on the cultivation of ornamental plants. read more

In Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region, the watermelon season has started, with local farmers exporting around 3,000 tons to international buyers while also meeting the demand in the local market. Early harvests from this region have attracted buyers from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, according to EastFruit. read more

The 33rd Annual Group Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Floriculture began today at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, with a strong emphasis on tapping into the abundant opportunities arising in India's floriculture sector. read more

The export activities for mangoes from Bangladesh for the 2025 season have started, with the first shipment being sent to five countries, including the United States and Germany. A total of 13 metric tons of mangoes have been delivered to the U.S., Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and. read more

The flower industry in India has experienced significant growth in the last 6-7 years, driven by increasing disposable incomes, the growth of e-commerce, enhanced import-export mechanisms, and the expanding utilization of renewable energy-powered greenhouses. This information is according to the Hindusthan International Journal of Multidisciplinary. read more

The Australian National Management Group (NMG) agreed at its meeting on May 29, 2025 that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) from Australia. This decision is based on the technical considerations of the Consultative Committee on Emergency read more

The long-standing request of farmers from the Kanniyakumari district to establish a fragrance factory at the Floriculture Research Station (FRS) in Thovalai has been on hold for over seven years. Despite continuous urging from farmers in the region for the project to be implemented, read more

The Global Potato Summit 2025 is scheduled for December 11-12 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India. The event will conclude with live farm demonstrations on December 13 at a nearby site. After its debut at the World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide, the summit aims to unite... read more

The black-red federal government is planning to increase the minimum wage to EUR 15. This would also require strawberry farmers to pay their mostly foreign seasonal workers (mostly from Romania) EUR 15 per hour. read more

The project leader, Dr. Alice Hayward, stated that there is little published data on the disorder and its causes. "Symptoms include roots wrapping around each other or constricting the crown - where the aboveground parts of the plant meet the roots." read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

The Avo Connections, the annual forum of the Australian avocado industry, will take place at the Brisbane Convention Centre on June 4th, preceding this year's Hort Connections event. read more