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The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) reported that the rose sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing strong growth, with annual production increasing by over 15 percent due to rising global demand. This sector generates significant economic returns for small-scale farmers. read more

Uzbekistan and Italy have reached agreements on the employment of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector after a meeting held in Tashkent. The negotiations included representatives from migration and agricultural authorities, as well as industry stakeholders. A cooperation agreement was reached. read more

When the war broke out, there were fewer than twenty containers of Sapex pomegranates in total, marking the start of the pomegranate season, scattered across three vessels en route to the Strait of Hormuz. "Most of the affected vessels were rerouted to India, where they were unloaded. read more

A farmer in India is working on developing a mango variety that can produce fruit multiple times per year in order to extend availability beyond the traditional season. Shree Kishan Suman, who is based near Kota, initially grew wheat and rice but switched to alternative crops due to unstable returns. read more

After a successful lychee harvest in 2024, 2025 is being considered a "low-yield year." Reports from key lychee-producing areas like Hainan and Guangdong suggest that there has been poor overall flowering of lychee trees this year, leading to an anticipated significant decrease in production. The market in general is expected to be affected. read more

The National Farmers' Federation has expressed its approval of the Federal Government's decision to create a fertiliser taskforce, provide fertiliser underwriting, and postpone the gradual shift to full cost recovery for export regulatory services until 1 July 2027. The transition was initially scheduled to occur before this date. read more

Zespri®, a New Zealand company and world leader in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the "Product of the Year" recognition in Italy. This award is based solely on the votes of over 12,000 consumers. read more

With recent projects at German wholesalers Berger & Tolls and Karl Klees, Airclima is strengthening its international ambitions. The family-run refrigeration company has completed new refrigeration installations and insulation construction there, which, according to Airclima's Kiran Cluckers,… read more

Pericoli Asia Pacific (PAP) has announced the establishment of a dedicated Customer Care Centre, formalizing a new approach to technical support for clients, agents, and distributors across the Asia Pacific region. The center is intended to act as the initial and main point of contact for all. read more

Consumers in Turkey are paying higher prices for food labeled as "safe" or pesticide-tested, as concerns over chemical residues influence purchasing behavior in fresh produce. Data indicates that choosing verified or analyzed products can cost up to 73% more than equivalent items sold through. read more

LeaderBrand, with funding support from New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries under the Primary Sector Growth Fund, has introduced the latest technology in weed control to its Gisborne farm, revolutionizing the way they farm and manage weeds. read more

Hort Innovation has launched the Japan Australia Horticulture Exchange, a new initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing in horticulture between Japan and Australia. read more

Exporters in Vietnam are adapting their production and compliance systems in response to the tightening of European Union regulations on maximum residue levels (MRLs) for imported agricultural products. Recent regulatory changes have included lower permissible residue levels for active ingredients and expanded requirements. read more

Potato growers in Cyprus are facing higher export costs and logistical challenges, as shipping rates are increasing and impacting profit margins, said industry representative Andreas Karyos. "This is affecting us as the expenses related to exporting potatoes have gone up, leading to read more

The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St. Petersburg found signs of infection in five shipments of fresh plums and one shipment of. read more

This week, the fruit market as a whole remained stable, with most fruit prices staying the same or slightly decreasing. However, avocado prices have significantly increased in the past two weeks. As for imported apples, prices from New Zealand have mostly stayed steady, with the approaching Qingming Festival not impacting them yet. read more

Cyclone Narelle has caused significant disruptions to banana production in northern Australia, with Darwin being one of the hardest-hit regions. Joe Manariti from Premier Fresh Australia stated that the impact on the company's operations in the Northern Territory has been severe, with approximately 40% of the fruit-bearing trees affected. read more

The cultivation of kiwifruit in India is seen as a lucrative opportunity for farmers in the mid-hills of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the North-East. Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar explains, "This trend is no longer just about subsistence, it's" read more

Apple growers in India are organizing a nationwide strike on February 12, expressing concerns about the decrease in import duties due to trade agreements with the United States, New Zealand, and the European Union. Farmer organizations in Himachal Pradesh have criticized this policy direction, issuing a warning. read more