The 2025 AIPH Spring Meeting will be held in Chiang Rai in the north of Thailand from 9-13 February 2025. The meeting will welcome horticultural professionals from around the world and provide an opportunity for learning and networking. The five-day event is organized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). read more

In Pakistan, the start of the cold wave has not resulted in the expected arrival of oranges in the market, as reported by ARY News. The absence of this season's popular fruit is linked to the negative impacts of climate change on citrus production, which has not only led to a read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a three-month licensing requirement for the export of potatoes. This decision, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of agricultural products within the country during off-season periods. Exporters of potatoes, regardless of read more

ICAR-DFR celebrated its 15th Foundation Day on December 10, 2024, with a series of notable events. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Indra Mani Mishra, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani. The celebrations began with a field visit, followed by read more

Zespri, a marketer of kiwifruit, has received approval from New Zealand kiwifruit growers to expand its plantings internationally. This authorization will allow for the cultivation of an additional 420 hectares of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit annually for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more

The online florist Meg's Flowers Pty Ltd has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $1 million for making misleading representations, in proceedings brought by the ACCC. Meg's Flowers admitted that it had breached the Australian Consumer Law by making false or misleading statements. read more

Alya Fruits, a Turkish exporter located in Bursa, is intensifying its focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, as stated by CEO Ceyhun Gündüz, in response to the rapidly evolving market conditions. read more

A few tradespeople have volunteered to assist in saving Wellington's Begonia House from being demolished. City councilors are currently evaluating the future of the glass house as they search for cost-saving measures. Wellington City Council staff have stated that a temporary fix is not sufficient, and a complete replacement would fall within the estimated cost range. read more

According to TASS, citing the Rosselkhoznadzor, tangerine imports to Russia in 2024 increased by 14.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 738,300 tons. This growth in supply has helped ensure that the domestic market is well-supplied with these popular fruits for the New Year celebrations. read more

Polyhouse farming has become a key practice for farmers in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), significantly improving their economic conditions. The transition from traditional farming to polyhouse farming, encouraged by the Agriculture Department, has resulted in higher crop yields and increased incomes for them. read more

South Korea has announced a 14 trillion won (US$10 billion) investment to expand Busan Port, with the goal of creating the world's leading container handling facility by 2045. As part of this initiative, a new port will be built in Changwon and integrated with the current Busan Port. read more

In the first 10 months of 2024, Armenia imported approximately 24,726.2 tons of citrus fruits, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when imports totaled around 21,172.5 tons. The Ministry also shared initial data from Armenia's Customs Service regarding imports. read more

Kampania eksportu irańskich jabłek trwa, po zakończeniu zbiorów w październiku. Danial Shahabazi, założyciel i dyrektor generalny firmy Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, zapewnia, że rynek jest obecnie dynamiczny pomimo rosnących cen. Shahabazi mówi: "Od strony produkcji, było... read more

A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners. read more

"We focus on cultivating flowers that are not easy to reproduce. The propagation of these flowers is both time-consuming and expensive, but they hold significant economic value," said Shahin Teymouri Azar, the managing director and project manager of the tech company, in an interview with ANA." read more

Currently, the industry association Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) is assuming this. Although the harvest is slightly below the original forecast of 56,000 tonnes (or 60,000 tonnes at 10% moisture content), this amount represents a production increase of 11.5% compared to the previous year. read more

Angel Gamarra, President of Promango, stated that despite the currently good weather, which allows for abundant flowering and good fruit set, a water crisis has occurred during the fruit growth stage. This has led to small fruits and early ripening as well as. read more

Chiny przyjęły z zadowoleniem przybycie pierwszej ekspresowej dostawy wiśni z Chile na sezon 2024/25. read more

Over the past month, Rosstat has reported an increase in vegetable prices in Russia, with cucumbers seeing the largest rise of 9.5%. Experts attribute this to seasonal factors: from November to December, cucumber prices typically increase as open-field vegetables are replaced by... read more

New Zealand kiwifruit producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) by agreeing, through a producer vote, to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold Kiwifruit per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more