As reported by reefertrends, an increase in apple imports by 10% to 600 million tons is expected for 2024/2025, driven by the growing demand for higher quality apples. The Indian demand for fresh apples continues to rise, as consumers appreciate the positive. read more

In the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly turning to banana cultivation due to its low input costs and high returns. The area's soil and climate conditions make it suitable for growing a variety of banana types. read more

Australia's hazelnut industry is working with specialists from Charles Sturt University to introduce robotic dogs in orchards, with the goal of deterring birds and improving nut production. Bird-related losses have had a significant financial impact on the industry. This initiative is one of several strategies being implemented, including. read more

After Typhoon Kong-rey, President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, and Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung counties to meet with the local agricultural communities. They promised to provide financial assistance to help with the aftermath of the typhoon. read more

Georgia experienced a significant change in its Kiwi fruit market during the first nine months of 2024, with imports totaling 1,980 tons, valued at around USD 1,108,000. Data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia pointed out a considerable price increase in October, with... read more

Otwarcie saudyjskiego rynku na kwiaty z Brazylii stwarza możliwość dla sektora, ale bariery logistyczne utrudniają wykorzystanie tego potencjału. Według Renato Opitza, dyrektora Brazylijskiego Instytutu Florystyki (Ibraflor), otwarcie rynku saudyjskiego, read more

W ostatnim wydarzeniu, które przyciągnęło uwagę sektora rolniczego, dwie marki premium słodkich persymon, „Cheonhafumu (Tenkafubu)," opracowane przez prefekturę Gifu w Japonii, zostały sprzedane na aukcji za 1 milion jenów (około 6588,75 USD) na centralnym rynku hurtowym w Nagoyi, prefekturze Aichi. read more

Bassam Ali, the head of the Citrus Export Committee, disclosed that current citrus production in Syria is estimated at 250,000 tons, a figure that contradicts the Ministry of Agriculture's projection of 360,000 to 400,000 tons. This disparity underscores the challenges facing the citrus industry. read more

The export season for Chinese grapes is coming to a close, with red grapes being the primary variety for export. Kyle Zeng notes that this year, several key red grape-producing regions in China have seen decreased production, lower market demand, and a drop in both export volume and price. read more

Jatinderjeet "Jyoti" Sihota, 37, of Selma, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to commit crop insurance fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. According to court records, for many years, Sihota's family's farming operation produced table grapes and other crops in Fresno and Tulare. read more

Having left behind the New Zealand countryside of the SunGold kiwi variety, Zesprifa focuses on its production and commercial performance. The ample product availability and the continuous increase in demand for this yellow kiwi variety have allowed the leading company to read more

Eksport gruzińskich mandarynek odnotował znaczący wzrost. Od stycznia do września 2024 roku Gruzja wyeksportowała 9 431 ton mandarynek o wartości 5,4 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 1 980 ton o wartości 1,1 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie w ubiegłym roku. Średnia cena eksportowa gruzińskich mandarynek, pomijając... read more

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia has announced a 47% increase in potato production in 2023, with the country reaching an 86% self-sufficiency rate. A total of 621,750 tons of potatoes were harvested, compared to 423,770 tons in 2021. This growth is a result of increased cultivation efforts. read more

Początkowe podekscytowanie z powodu wyjątkowego sezonu kiwi w Nowej Zelandii zostało złagodzone po chłodnym wrześniu, który wpłynął na rozwój kwiatów u niektórych plantatorów. Pomimo rekordowej produkcji 197 milionów tacki, o wartości 3,1 miliarda dolarów w poprzednim roku, oczekiwany read more

W Srinagar, rozszerzenie eksportu kaszmirskich jabłek o Nepal i Bhutan, obok istniejącego importer Bangladesh, przyniosło optymizm lokalnym producentom owoców. Rynek owoców Sopore stał się centralnym punktem tego handlu, z codziennymi dostawami ciężarówek z jabłkami do tych krajów. read more

Sa Dec city in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has planted over 100 hectares of various flowers to meet the demand of customers during the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) in 2025. The most commonly grown flowers include marigolds, chrysanthemums, roses, gerbera daisies, and others. read more

Wietnam experienced a significant change in durian prices on Monday, especially in the Mekong Delta and Central Highlands, which are the country's main durian-producing areas. The premium Ri6 durians saw a price adjustment, with them being sold at VND163,000 ($6.45) per kilogram in the Mekong. read more

SPAR's partner in China has added two stores to its retail network. In Beijing, SPAR Jiajiayue celebrated the opening of two new large format supermarkets, expanding its presence in the city. The new stores are SPAR Supermarket Beijing Changping Shahe Wanda Plaza and SPAR Supermarket Tongzhou Vientiane Hui. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone w Shenzhen w Chinach, pod kierownictwem Zhou Yongfenga z Instytutu Genomiki Rolniczej Chińskiej Akademii Nauk Rolniczych, doprowadziło do opracowania przełomowej metody hodowli winogron. Ta metoda, wykorzystująca sztuczną inteligencję (AI), ma potencjał zmniejszenia read more

Mongolia has committed to increasing its cultivation area for fruits and berries to 20,000 hectares and aims to achieve a production target of 30,000 tons by 2030. To realize this goal, the Government has pledged to bolster private-sector initiatives and enhance investments through public-private partnerships. read more