Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from May 20 to 22, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more

The Uttar Pradesh government will establish the state's first 'Centre of Excellence' for flowers in Ayodhya. The project will be located in the Pirkhauli region, covering three hectares of land at a cost of Rs 2 crore. The center is intended to serve as a hub for providing technical assistance. read more

The agricultural company "Ýigit" in the Kaahka district of the Ahal region is increasing greenhouse tomato production and expanding exports from Turkmenistan, according to AsmanNews. The exports are being supplied to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The company, which is part of the Union of read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has implemented temporary restrictions, starting from May 20, 2026, on the import of bananas into Russia from the Ecuadorian exporter Exportadora de Banano Levexport S.A. This decision was made due to the ongoing issue of recurrent detection of... read more

Roskomnadzor, Russia's agricultural oversight agency, announced on Wednesday a temporary ban on all flower imports from or passing through Armenia. This decision comes as relations between the two countries are deteriorating. The ban, which will be in place starting Thursday, is said to be aimed at... read more

The new garlic harvest season started in May in Jinxiang, one of China's main garlic-producing regions. Despite a higher-than-expected production, the market is facing pressure from a growing supply, increasing export volumes, and falling prices. read more

The Indian table grape season has ended, with overall exports lower than last year, according to Sumit Bhujbal, the business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises. Bhujbal stated, "India's table grape season concluded with decreased export volumes and higher prices, due to a reduced crop yield...". read more

Turkey has requested that Ukraine suspend or cancel anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of Turkish tomatoes and cucumbers, as stated during a briefing by Anzhela Makhinova, a partner at Sayenko Kharenko. Ukraine implemented these five-year anti-dumping measures in July 2025. read more

Eksport indyjskich mango odmian Kesar i Alphonso nadal rośnie dzięki zatwierdzonym przez APEDA sadom i pakowalniom w Gudżaracie, dostarczając na rynki m.in. Wielkiej Brytanii, Stanów Zjednoczonych, Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich, Australii, Kanady, Europy oraz krajów Zatoki Perskiej. Importer Digvijaysinh Gohil, który importuje mango do Wielkiej Brytanii, powiedział, że popyt na owoce jest dużo większy. read more

In various parts of the world, one can find large communities with roots in India, who still love to buy produce that either reminds them of home or at least still strongly connects them to their heritage," says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports. read more

The Romanian government has approved a de minimis aid scheme for garlic production in 2026 with the aim of increasing domestic output and reducing import dependence. Under the program, growers can receive support of €3,000 (US$3,450) per hectare. The total budget allocated to the scheme is 60 million euros. read more

Ciągłe ulewy dotknęły producentów kwiatów w Malezji, wpływając negatywnie na zbiory, zwiększając koszty i osłabiając popyt. Prezes Stowarzyszenia Florystów Cameron Highlands, Lee Peng Fo, powiedział, że członkowie zgłosili, iż pogoda negatywnie wpłynęła na ich uprawy. "To nie tylko o... read more

Produkcja owoców w Turcji ma wzrosnąć w 2026 roku w wyniku większych opadów deszczu w pierwszych miesiącach roku, zgodnie z wstępnymi szacunkami opublikowanymi przez Turecki Instytut Statystyczny (TurkStat). Produkcja owoców ma wzrosnąć o 57,8 procent do około 31 milionów ton. read more

A drone system named RoBird is currently undergoing testing in Moreton Bay, Australia, aimed at decreasing bird-related damage in strawberry farming regions. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone has been designed to imitate predatory bird behaviors. read more

The Royal Botanical Garden (RJB) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has launched a new online catalog of its rose garden. This digital resource is designed to facilitate the exploration of one of the Garden's most unique historical collections, featuring roses from Europe, Asia, and America. read more

Przemysł durianowy Malezji rozpoczął sezon 2025-2026 z silniejszym dostępem do świeżego rynku Chin, ale eksporterzy twierdzą, że rosnące koszty logistyczne i połowowy "tsunami durianowe" sprawiają, że zyskowność staje się coraz trudniejsza. Według Vincenta Lee z malezyjskiego sektora świeżych i mrożonych durianów read more

Taiwan's mango pineapple, also known as Tainung No. 23, has entered the New Zealand market, according to CNA. The pineapple variety is known for its mango-like aroma and was introduced during a promotional event held in Auckland. Taiwanese representatives in Auckland organized a banquet to. read more

A pair of Yubari melons from Hokkaido were sold for a record 5.8 million yen (US$36,500) at Japan's first melon auction of the season, surpassing the previous record of 5 million yen (US$31,500) set in 2019. The melons were auctioned at a wholesale market in Sapporo, and the winning bidder was Futami Seika. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion in the first five months of 2026, as reported by the Department of Customs. This marked a 16 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. In May alone, the export turnover was estimated to be around US$614.79 million. read more

The Taichung Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Company has completed the second phase of its cold chain distribution center in Taiwan. The facility was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Taichung City Government Deputy Secretary-General Chang Ta-chun and legislators Yang. read more