Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, urging the next generation of Australian agriculturalists to "be curious, drive change, and contribute to the thriving of their industry". read more

On February 14, Hill Farmers' Shiitake Mushroom Co-op Soc. Ltd. of Meghalaya and YATS Corporation of Japan formalized a collaborative agreement. This partnership aims to develop market linkages and establish a supply chain for Shiitake mushroom cultivation in Meghalaya. The agreement was signed at. read more

Fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan Province in southwest China are increasingly popular worldwide, with exports growing thanks to enhanced cultivation techniques, improved quality, efficient transportation, and innovative collaborations. Yunnan, also known as the "Kingdom of Flowers," cultivates a wide range of blooms that are in high demand. read more

Główni importerzy wietnamskich produktów rolnych narzucają bardziej rygorystyczne wymagania, zmuszając wietnamskie firmy do dostosowania się. Biuro Handlowe Wietnamu w Szwecji informuje, że Unia Europejska (UE) wprowadza bardziej restrykcyjne przepisy dotyczące bezpieczeństwa żywności i zrównoważonego rozwoju dla świeżych. read more

Ayham Fakheralden, a representative of Spectra Dates, a date exporter from Jordan, stated that the date industry in Jordan is experiencing consistent growth. He mentioned that the total area devoted to date palm cultivation in Jordan is approximately 4,500 hectares, with an estimated annual growth rate of 10-15% in both cultivated areas and production. read more

Researchers at Nagoya University and engineers at NARO in Japan have apparently discovered a method to "manage the quality of strawberries," enabling them to regulate the ripeness of each fruit without any interference, as reported on francetvinfo.fr. According to the conducted experiments, fruits with the read more

According to the Agribusiness Analytical Center and China's General Administration of Customs, potato imports from China to Russia increased fivefold in 2024, reaching 46,700 tons, which is 37,400 tons more than in 2023. The main reasons for this increase were lower prices for Chinese potatoes and a decline in Russian production. read more

Fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan Province in southwest China are gaining international popularity, with exports increasing thanks to improved cultivation techniques, higher quality, efficient transportation, and innovative partnerships. Yunnan, also known as the "Kingdom of Flowers," produces a wide range of blooms that are in high demand worldwide. read more

KWS Vegetables, a global leader in spinach seeds, recently hosted its open days from 11-13 February at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. The Dutch multinational showcased new and improved varieties and welcomed customers from across Europe to its 20-hectare facility. read more

South Africa's return to Thailand after more than a decade will be celebrated in mid-March when the first container of apples is unloaded in Bangkok. read more

Chile has exported over 17,000 tonnes of fruit to South Korea so far in the 2024/25 season, which represents an almost 57 percent increase compared to the same period last year. read more

The Australian controlled environment agriculture specialist Stacked Farm has started construction on its second fully automated indoor vertical farm at Melbourne Airport. read more

An ongoing crisis in production costs and a lack of profitability in farming have once again resulted in a third of vegetable growers considering leaving the industry within the next year. More farmers are also indicating that they would exit the industry if offered a fair price to buy their farm, according to a new survey. read more

The vegetable industry in Australia is currently experiencing a crisis, with one-third of growers contemplating leaving the sector in the next year due to increasing production costs and low profitability. Many others have expressed their intention to exit if they were offered a reasonable price for their farm, leading to significant concerns about the future of the industry. read more

The trend of decreasing durian prices continued into February, particularly affecting the Mekong Delta region. Normally, during the off-season, durian yields are low, resulting in higher prices. However, this year, prices have dropped by around $0.42 to $1.27 per kilogram compared to mid-January. read more

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply. read more

Australijski producent opakowań Detpak niedawno po raz pierwszy wystawił swoje produkty na targach Fruit Logistica, otrzymując przytłaczająco pozytywne opinie od odwiedzających stoisko. "Pojechaliśmy do Berlina, aby wzmocnić nasze kontakty na rynku europejskim i spotkaliśmy się z ogromnym zainteresowaniem naszymi opakowaniami z włókien." read more

Yacov Hason, the marketing manager of Erel Dates based in Israel, has stated that the demand for dates from Israel has increased in several markets around the world. "We put in a lot of effort this past season and exported a large quantity of dates to Dubai, Russia, and the United States. This year, we have significantly expanded into the free market." read more

Dava's greenhouse complexes in Saudi Arabia will soon cover more than 110 hectares. They are expected to play a significant role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia recently visited the greenhouse company to learn more about their contribution. Saudi Vision 2030 is a strategic plan to diversify the Saudi economy and reduce its dependence on oil. read more

In 2024, Taiwan continued to be a crucial market for U.S. agricultural exports, with total trade amounting to $3.8 billion, a 2% rise from the previous year. Fresh fruit exports were particularly influential in driving this growth, positioning Taiwan as the fourth-largest market for U.S. fresh fruit. This category experienced a 16% read more