Asia & Oceania

Gdy sezon na orzechy laskowe zbliża się do końca w Nowej Zelandii, producenci zachęcają do zwiększenia badań mających na celu poprawę lokalnej produkcji. Stowarzyszenie Producentów Orzechów Laskowych Nowej Zelandii, reprezentujące około 70 interesariuszy, zauważa, że lokalna produkcja spełnia jedynie 10-15% corocznej 200-tonowej demandy. Deb Whiteside read more

Rośliny cytrusowe w Georgii eksplorują potencjał wejścia na rynek soku, jak podkreśliła Lindy Savelle, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Cytrusowego Georgii. Według Savelle, "Hamlins oraz być może niektóre wczesne odmiany Valencii mogłyby się sprawdzić tutaj w Georgii." Jednakże pozostają pewne pytania. read more

The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Malda district administration have started plans to export 1,000 tons of Malda mangoes to Japan. A meeting in Malda was attended by farmers, exporters, and officials such as Sandeep Saha and SK Mondal. read more

Kolejna eskalacja napięć handlowych między USA a Chinami dotyka eksporterów owoców ze stanu Waszyngton. Chiny ogłosiły 34% celną odwetową na towary z USA, obowiązującą od przyszłego czwartku, w odpowiedzi na podobne cła na chińskie importy nałożone przez prezydenta Donalda Trumpa. Producenci owoców z Waszyngtonu stoją przed ponownymi... read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of dry weather, bringing relief to local mango growers. The district experienced multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to drought. Farmers acknowledged that mango is the read more

"Issue Statement: Shortage of fresh coconuts in Sri Lanka has not affected the coco coir industry, assures Shan Halamba from Riococo. Despite production decline, there is ample supply to meet demand," says Shan Halamba from Riococo, adding that even with domestic fluctuations. read more

The first "Central Asia – European Union" summit took place in Samarkand under the theme "Investing in the Future." The event included the participation of representatives from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank. read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of drought, providing much-needed relief to local mango growers. The district received multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to the drought. Farmers pointed out that mango is the read more

In the 14th week of 2025, there was a significant increase in fresh produce activity on the EastFruit Trade Platform. The number of listings went up by 10%, mainly due to a rise in offers from Uzbekistan, as well as increased activity from Ukraine, Egypt, and Iran. Contributions also resumed during this period. read more

As a step towards revitalizing the floriculture sector in the district, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Field Station Bonera, Pulwama organized a Tulip Show on April 3. CSIR-IIIM has initiated a strategic program for. read more

Raimund Jehle, Regional Programme Leader for Europe and Central Asia at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), recently completed a visit to Ukraine with a focus on strengthening strategic cooperation and advocating for the organization’s Emergency and Early Recovery plan. read more

Citrus Australia has expressed its disappointment at the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Australian citrus exports. read more

New Zealand achieved a new export record during the 2024-25 cherry season, exporting 5.07 million tonnes, surpassing the previous high of 4.2 million tonnes set in 2017-18. read more

This week, Donald Trump has initiated a global trade war that, in the case of the European Union, will lead to a 20% increase in tariffs on European products being exported to the U.S. However, as Ursula von der Leyen has been emphasizing for days and as she has just reaffirmed in a statement from the European Commission... read more

Latvia has extended the ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. The extension of the restrictions, which have been in effect since March 8, 2023, was approved by the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), according to the parliament's press service. read more

The introduction of a 27 percent import duty by the Trump administration on Indian goods has sparked worries among apple and walnut growers in Kashmir. These growers are concerned that the Indian government may lower import duties on these fruits to negotiate better terms with the US, potentially affecting... read more

Romano, a daughter, graduated in law and qualified to practice as a lawyer, after experiences in leading law firms specializing in commercial and labor law, Caponi joined Palazzo della Valle in 1988, where he held various roles over the years in the field of labor policies. read more

Europejski sektor detaliczny i hurtowy wzywa do szybkich rozmów handlowych UE-USA. EuroCommerce donosi: "EuroCommerce nalega na natychmiastowe negocjacje handlowe między UE a USA w celu rozwiązania nieuzasadnionych taryf celnych na import z UE. Te taryfy podtrzymują inflację i podnoszą ceny, zwiększając presję na europejskich detalistów i hurtowników, którzy..." read more

A new series of agricultural insurance products targeting smallholder farmers and orchard growers has been introduced in Tashkent. This initiative is being carried out by the National Agency for Perspective Projects, the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, and the United Nations Development Programme. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, the Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, mentions that the pomegranate season in India is going well, with production levels similar to last year. He states, "The pomegranate season in India is progressing smoothly. Our shipments are actively." read more