Rain in February caused a delay in harvesting the early lemon crop in the northern region of South Africa, which has been frustrating for growers. This delay has led to an early demand for South African lemons from Southeast Asian countries, due to the lower crop yield this year. read more

At 3 a.m., a flower cultivation base in Beijing's Shunyi district is already operating at full capacity. Freshly transplanted flowers, carefully sorted, are neatly arranged in the warehouse. Delivery workers are busy wrapping flowers in thermal cotton, placing them in foam boxes, and loading them for delivery. read more

Over the past six months, Georgia exported 12,900 tons of apples worth $8.2 million, which represents a 6.3-fold increase in volume and a 6.1-fold increase in value compared to the previous year. Russia continues to be the main market, accounting for 99% of Georgia's apple exports (12,840 tons). Smaller shipments. read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved a program to facilitate the importation of Ukrainian apples, as announced by Ukraine's State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated, "In the context of the full-scale Russian read more

The Counselor of Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries, Miguel Barrachina, has defended a EU-MERCOSUR agreement that is "fair and protects the farmers and livestock breeders of the Valencian Community."

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A number of local farms across the country have set up nursery sections for flower and plant production to create additional income streams that also support sustainability efforts. However, several farm officials have observed that maintaining a balance between flower production and food production can be challenging. read more

Mimo że 25% cło na eksport awokado z Meksyku do Stanów Zjednoczonych zostało tymczasowo zawieszone 6 marca 2025 roku po zaledwie trzech dniach obowiązywania, producenci i eksporterzy wyrazili obawy, że może to stać się stałą polityką. Według Salvadora Mirandy Aguilara, przedstawiciela read more

President Lai Ching-te spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) and Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) in Tainan on Friday, stating that Taiwan, known as the "Orchid Kingdom," has been continuously enhancing its flower industry through advancements in technology, branding, and... read more

Members of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) voted to induct new members and approve two International Horticultural Trade Expos at their Spring Meeting in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The newly admitted members represent the growing... read more

On Friday, March 7th, the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico, H.E. Wilfred Mohr, honored the indigenous women of Mexico and H.E. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo by gifting her a new tulip variety that from that day onwards will carry the name "La Mujer Indígena." read more

The 2025 Facility Blueberry Industry Chain Integration and Development Exchange Conference was successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, on March 1st and 2nd. The two-day event attracted university researchers, industry experts, growers, and international companies. Since 2021, China has been working on integrating and developing the blueberry industry chain. read more

On March 8th, the 115th International Women's Day was celebrated, and it has become an increasingly important holiday in China. As flowers are a popular gift for women, the flower market was particularly busy throughout the week. This year, with March 8th falling on a Saturday, people had more opportunities to celebrate. read more

According to Vietnam Customs, dragon fruit has surpassed durian as the top exported fruit from Vietnam in January. Dragon fruit exports saw a 35% increase from December, totaling $58 million. Meanwhile, durian exports dropped by 73% compared to the previous year, amounting to $31 million, largely attributed to an 83% decrease in. read more

Donald Trump introduced tariffs on numerous countries this week, including a 10% rise in existing tariffs for China, increasing the total to 20%. In retaliation, China imposed a 15% tariff on billions of dollars' worth of U.S. agricultural goods, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland's North Shore will continue for the next few weeks following the detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, according to Biosecurity New Zealand's North commissioner, Mike Inglis. "We have had" read more

The horticulture industry in Australia is projected to experience growth in 2025, driven by improved water availability and consistent production levels in key crops. The nominal value of horticulture production is expected to rise by 5% to a record $18.1 billion in 2024-25. With increasing production read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from February 9-13 in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event included high-level industry discussions and a professional tour that allowed delegates to witness the country's advancements in floriculture. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from 9-13 February in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event featured high-level industry discussions and a professional tour, allowing delegates to witness the country's innovations in floriculture. read more

Poland recently blocked a shipment of Russian cucumbers and sent it back due to high pesticide levels. Latvian farmers now fear that Russian cucumbers could still enter Latvia through Poland, where imports from Russia are not banned. Latvia prohibits vegetable imports from Russia and Belarus, but... read more

Według Dmitrija Kolykhanova, zastępcy szefa Zarządu Celnego Syberii, przed Międzynarodowym Dniem Kobiet do regionu przywieziono ponad 30 ton kwiatów. Od początku 2025 roku przywieziono ponad 50 ton kwiatów, których łączna wartość przekracza 41 milionów. read more