European tomato production is facing ongoing challenges, such as weather extremes in Spain. As a possible alternative source, Uzbekistan is emerging, according to Yorkin Inamov, founder of the exporting company Exim Agro. He states that the climate in the Central Asian country provides optimal conditions for tomato cultivation. read more

The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap. read more

Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial crop of blueberries grown in China, less than a year after entering into an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee to establish large-scale berry farming operations in Yunnan province. read more

Australia's horticulture sector has experienced a 4.3 percent growth in total production value to A$17 billion, as per the new comprehensive industry data released by Hort Innovation. read more

A trend in Chinese hospitals involves doctors using food superstitions to ensure peaceful shifts. Apples, symbolizing peace, are placed on duty rosters and phones to prevent emergencies. Meanwhile, dragon fruit, mango, and Want Want Milk are avoided as they imply busyness, fire, and chaos. Some even read more

Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals. read more

The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) released its December position report on February 14, 2025. The report details the quantities and destinations of Australia's almond exports, similar to the reports published by the Almond Board of California. In December 2024, Australian exporters shipped nearly 14,000. read more

Wydanie Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 ujawniło wzrost o 4,3% (YOY) w całkowitej wartości produkcji dla sektora ogrodnictwa Australii, osiągającą 17 miliardów dolarów. Handbook został opublikowany przez Hort Innovation - organizację non-profit zajmującą się badaniami i rozwojem, wspierającą. read more

The wholesale price of roses at the Gadkhali flower market in Jashore has plummeted this year, leaving growers deeply frustrated. Hiron Mia, a rose grower from Panisara village in Jhikargacha upazila, arrived at the wholesale flower market at 6:00 am on Thursday with 500 red roses. Despite his efforts, he found that the prices were significantly lower than expected. read more

W 2024 roku eksport warzyw z Kirgistanu wzrósł o 15% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając wartość 109,1 miliona dolarów - podaje Krajowy Komitet Statystyczny. W 2023 roku eksport wyniósł 94,7 miliona dolarów. Główne eksportowane warzywa to: Rośliny strączkowe - 72,1 miliona dolarów Cebula i czosnek - read more

Berries Australia is pleased to announce the new data released by Hort Innovation, which reveals that the berry industry has remained the highest production-valued fruit in Australia. The figures from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, released today, indicate that over the past decade, read more

Farmers have warned that the spread of a destructive cactus through New South Wales (NSW) could be just the start of the state's weed problems unless continuous funding for weed control is guaranteed. The Harrisia cactus was introduced to Australia from South America in the late 1800s as an ornamental plant. read more

Today, Member States provided a favorable opinion on the Commission's proposal to allocate €98.6 million from the agricultural reserve to provide direct assistance to farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary who have been affected by severe adverse weather events and natural disasters. read more

Wedges of economic pie are constantly shifting. According to the National Statistical Committee, Kyrgyzstan's import of flowers from Kenya surged by 38% in 2024. In that year, a total of 18.2 million flowers were imported from Kenya, amounting to $5.4 million. For context, in 2023, 13.2 million flowers were imported with a value of $3.8 million. read more

Agrovision has reached a significant achievement with the first harvest from its farms in China's Yunnan province. The locally grown premium blueberries, marketed under the Meiyili brand, were completely sold out within 24 hours of being introduced to the market, highlighting China's increasing demand for top-quality, fresh produce. read more

In recent years, climate change and rising costs have had an increasingly heavy impact on Turkish agriculture, prompting many farmers to rethink their production choices towards crops that require less investment and less labor, such as wheat, corn, and cotton. read more

W roku 2024 Kirgistan wyeksportował 80 400 ton ziemniaków o wartości 11 milionów dolarów, niemal podwajając swoje eksport w porównaniu do 42 300 ton w 2023 roku, według Komitetu Statystyki Narodowej. Głównym nabywcą był Uzbekistan, który zakupił 68 400 ton, co stanowiło 85% wszystkich dostaw. Dodatkowo, read more

Australia has a year-round supply of avocados thanks to the wide range of climates across the country. The volumes are generally good for most of the year, with a lighter supply around January and February. "We are at the tail end of the Western Australian season and just commencing the North Queensland." read more

Ważnym kamieniem milowym dla eksportu rolniczego Indii było ułatwienie przez Agencję Rozwoju Eksportu Produktów Rolno-Przetwórczych (APEDA) pierwszych w historii komercyjnych próbnych wysyłek premium granatów odmiany Sangola i Bhagwa do Australii drogą morską. read more

The global horticultural sector will once again gather to explore the latest innovations and strategies to protect plant breeders' rights at the CIOPORA AGM & International Congress. This year's event, scheduled for April 5-9, 2025, will be held in Kunming, China, and will focus on the. read more