Asia & Oceania

India's mango market is expanding beyond popular varieties like Alphonso and Kesar, with increasing interest from buyers in Europe and the Gulf for lesser-known Indian varieties, according to Rituraj Shukla from Vaanya Fruit, a premium mango brand owned by Nirvana Niche Products Private Limited. "If you're looking for a point of differentiation, India has a diverse range of mango varieties to offer," he said. read more

India's pomegranate exports are increasing again, with Southeast Asia capturing a larger share of demand while Gulf routes slowly recover after disruptions linked to war, according to Abhijeet from Elevex Ventures, an exporter engaged in the India-Gulf-South Asia trade corridor. "In March, exports into... read more

ncreasing pressure, volatile weather conditions, and shrinking profit margins are putting the Australian melon sector to the test. Melons Australia CEO Johnathon Davey has cautioned that some growers are scaling back production due to the growing uncertainty. "There is no doubt that export markets are under read more

The agricultural sector in Turkey has entered the new season after last year's frost event, which impacted 16 products in 65 out of the country's 81 provinces. Producers are currently working on recovery efforts while adapting to the changing climate conditions. Initial field data suggest a varied recovery process. read more

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The horticulture sector in Kenya is expected to achieve increased revenues from avocado exports in 2026, with projected earnings of KES 25.4 billion (US$170 million). This growth is attributed to a 22% rise in production volumes and improved market access in countries like India, China, and the United Arab Emirates. read more

The conflict in the Middle East represents a significant risk to the supply of pistachios, as well as a factor supporting prices. Iran, in fact, exports 27% of the global pistachio supply, ranking second after the United States, with main destinations including ... read more

The National Research Centre for Bananas in Tiruchy has initiated a Banana Field Gene Bank project aimed at conserving genetic resources and preventing the loss of banana varieties. Farmers growing unique banana varieties can enroll with the center, where researchers will preserve and maintain these varieties. read more

75% of patents for gene-edited seeds now belong to China. The ongoing restrictions on the development of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in the European Union have likely played a significant role in the shift of leadership in plant breeding innovation in less than a decade. read more

India's apple industry is on the verge of a significant transformation driven by genetics, with the introduction of new club varieties and high-density orchards expected to significantly increase yields and fruit quality. This insight comes from Amit Bhardwaj of Seven Star Fruits Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Associated International Group of Nurseries, Inc. (AIGN). read more

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has opened its new Asia Pacific Research & Development Center in Yangling, an agricultural research hub in China. The center was inaugurated by CEO Han Kieftenbeld and showcases the company's continued commitment to fresh produce through research, innovative solutions, and sustainability initiatives. read more

75% of patents for gene-edited seeds are currently held by China. The ongoing restrictions in the European Union on the development of NGTs, or New Genomic Techniques, have likely played a significant role in the shift of leadership in plant breeding innovation in less than a decade. read more

Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Commerce has announced that mango exports for the 2026 crop year will commence on June 1, 2026, following amendments to the Export Policy Order 2022. The decision was made in response to requests from exporters and was approved by a committee that reviewed concerns regarding crop conditions. read more

Sezon wanilii na Madagaskarze charakteryzuje się dużą zmiennością, ponieważ niekorzystne warunki pogodowe ograniczają produkcję, a kampania eksportowa jest silnie dotknięta zakłóceniami, prowadzącymi do wzrostu cen - tak twierdzi Guiot Christola Ranaivomanana z firmy Ray's Vanille. "Wolumeny produkcji są" read more

Niteen Rajput from Krushnawal Farmer Producer Company in Nashik reported that India's Garwa onion season is currently experiencing significantly lower volumes compared to last year. He estimates that this year's crop has yielded approximately 25% fewer onions than in 2025. Rajput attributes this shortfall to damage caused by a cyclone earlier this month, along with unseasonal factors. read more

Mahabaleshwar has long been associated with strawberries in India, but the cultivation here has traditionally depended on conventional soil-based methods. Berry Fresh Agrotech is changing that. "We have established a modern, substrate-based protected cultivation facility that combines the region's natural… read more

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In Hell's Gate National Park, located in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, wildlife freely roams among geothermal plants that harness underground heat to generate electricity. This unique landscape plays a crucial role in Kenya's energy system, with geothermal power providing over 40 percent of the country's electricity. read more