Western Australia's South West experienced heavy rainfall as storms brought over 100 millimeters of rain, resulting in minor flooding in inland areas. The region's famous landmark, Gnomesville, situated in the Ferguson Valley, was affected by the storms, causing damage to its collection of garden gnomes. Local residents and farmers were also impacted by the flooding. read more

Container shipping company Maersk has announced its intention to stop using its larger ships at the Port of Felixstowe and will instead use the London Gateway starting in February next year. This decision follows a thorough review of its shipping routes between Asia and Europe, with London being chosen as the new port of call. read more

ISI Sementi SpA, a vegetable seed-breeding company based in Italy, and Top Seeds International Ltd., a seed-breeding company headquartered in Israel, both subsidiaries of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., today announced their plan to integrate into one consolidated company. The integrated company will be read more

Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Aksun, stated that the current citrus season in Turkey has brought about a series of challenges. He mentioned, "This citrus season has been unique and demanding for Turkish exporters. At Aksun, we have overcome these challenges by utilizing our strong" read more

Therefore, Fundecitrus started testing insecticides in these areas and found promising results in the initial evaluations, even with some products to which the psyllids are resistant. Fundecitrus researcher Marcelo Miranda described the results as read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has named grower Matthew Lenne as the director of its pear division. read more

The forecast was published on the occasion of the "Northern Hemisphere Citrus Forecast Outlook 2024-2025" and is based on data from Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, the USA, and for the first time also from Portugal. read more

Over ninety women have been killed since the beginning of the year. In most cases, the crimes have occurred within the family or in romantic relationships. There is still much to be done to stop gender-based violence. For this reason, Confagricoltura Donna confirms its commitment to promoting a read more

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is conducting three house searches in Maramureș County as part of an investigation into a suspected €2 million subsidy fraud related to projects for cultivating and packaging vegetables. The EPPO is focusing on three individuals. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie zakończył się na początku listopada. Sezon był bardzo burzliwy, z mieszanką opinii od eksporterów. Mahmod Allam, dyrektor generalny Citrus Agro, wypowiada się pozytywnie, chwaląc "bardzo udany sezon". Sezon rozpoczął się od dużej produkcji mango, oszacowanej na. read more

Goa is blessed with a pleasant climate and a wide variety of plant and animal species. Many Goans take this abundance for granted as a normal part of life. Tourists come to Goa to appreciate its distinctive beauty and culture, but few locals fully utilize these resources. Israeli national Nyima Ohana is currently... read more

Indyjska rupia osiągnęła nowe minimum wobec dolara amerykańskiego, zapadając się do rekordowego poziomu 84,42, przewyższając swój poprzedni rekord. Ostateczna wartość wyniosła nieznacznie mniej, 84,4150. Bank Rezerw Indyjskich (RBI) ingerował w ten proces, prawdopodobnie w celu złagodzenia dalszej deprecjacji, a banki państwowe oferowały... read more

The growers in Central Otago are closely monitoring weather conditions in hopes of achieving a record-breaking cherry export season. Kris Robb, the chairman of the Central Otago Fruit Growers Association, pointed out that the region accounts for nearly 90% of New Zealand's cherry exports. The goal is to surpass the current record. read more

Narzędzie Pesticide Resistance Integrated Mapping (PRIM) oferuje klarowny obraz oporności na pestycydy w całej Australii, pomagając plantatorom i agronomom podejmować decyzje dotyczące zarządzania uprawami oparte na danych. read more

Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister for Horticulture Affairs emphasized the important role of horticultural products in the country's export economy, accounting for around 50% of annual agricultural exports valued at approximately $3.0 billion. The nation sends out nearly three read more

The inauguration of the first phase of the port of Chancay in Peru is a milestone for the region's exports to Asia. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Cosco Shipping Ports, required an initial investment of 1.3 billion dollars and is already seen as a crucial catalyst for maritime trade. read more

Durian, the "king of fruits" known for its unique taste and strong odor, has become the top-selling pizza ingredient at Pizza Hut China. Yum China reported 30 million durian pizzas sold in 2024, making up one in every four pizzas sold nationwide. Chinese demand for durian has skyrocketed, with. read more

Peru, from around the world, felt the pressure to begin exporting table grapes early this season. The harvest in northern Peru commenced at the end of August, with demand mainly coming from Europe and Southeast Asia at that time. "The early depletion of Europe's domestic grape supplies created a significant demand for Peruvian grapes," said a spokesperson. read more

The first shipment of Peruvian blueberries from the port of Chancay to Shanghai, China, has been announced by Qali, a subsidiary of Agrícola Cerro Prieto (ACP). These blueberries were grown in the Santa Rosa irrigation zone, north of Lima, where Qali oversees operations. read more

Growing the SPAR Brand in China

Since 2008, SPAR Shandong has built a central hub and a customized supply chain network with 16 warehouses that distribute fruits and vegetables, chilled products, frozen products, as well as a wide variety of grocery and snack items across six regions: Shandong, Beijing, Hebei, Inner Mongolia... read more