Asia & Oceania

Rising tensions in the Middle East could lead to increased costs for China's agricultural sector due to higher global energy and fertilizer prices, as stated by officials and industry experts. However, they also mentioned that China's domestic food supply remains stable. The effects of the conflict are anticipated to have a ripple effect. read more

Według laotańskiej gazety Champamai, 21 kwietnia Komitet Promocji Inwestycji i Zarządzania w Prowincji Champasak podpisał umowę koncesyjną z Costa Berry Lao Co. Ltd. na rozwój projektu uprawy jagód. Projekt znajduje się w dystrykcie Paksong. read more

Apple production in India may expand to areas beyond traditional regions like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, as indicated by promising early results from cultivation in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The KLD apple variety has successfully adapted to the local conditions in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region, where a read more

An illustrated presentation on the 2025 World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) convention in Japan and the post-conference garden visits will be the topic of discussion at the upcoming meeting of the Otago Rose Society next Wednesday. Renowned rosarian Hayden Foulds from Manawatū will be the guest speaker, and for him, the highlight of the event. read more

The private equity firm Roc Partners has reportedly decided to end discussions regarding the possible purchase of New Zealand grower-exporter T&G Global, according to a report in The Australian. read more

Georgia's strawberry trade experienced a decrease in volume during the first quarter of 2026, as reported by GeoStat. From January to March, imports amounted to 504 tons, with a total value of US$727,400. This is a decline from the 646 tons valued at US$913,000 imported during the same period in 2025. Despite the decrease in volume, the average import read more

The week of April 8-12 was a significant moment for the Dutch horticulture industry in China. The highlight was the official opening of the LumiRay Tianjin factory and the active involvement of top Dutch companies at the Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. The exhibition, which took place from April 10-12, featured the latest innovations and products in the industry. read more

W kategorii europejskich brzoskwiń, nektarynek i śliwek, rynek coraz bardziej boryka się nie tyle z niedoborem produktu, co z brakiem niezawodnego i przewidywalnego zaopatrzenia. Dla sieci handlowych, importerów i profesjonalnych nabywców, priorytetem dzisiaj jest spójność jakości, możliwość śledzenia pochodzenia, read more

Rosja has extended its fertilizer export quotas through December as global supply tightens due to the war involving Iran and disruptions affecting trade routes. Russian producers will be allowed to export 20 million tons of fertilizers between June 1 and November 30, according to a government decree. read more

Henderson County in North Carolina is currently facing severe drought conditions, which are having a significant impact on fruit and vegetable production. Apple grower Kenny Barnwell mentioned that the young trees he planted this spring are struggling due to the lack of water. "I planted a lot of young trees (this spring), and we're" read more

A new phase of food inflation may emerge, with fruit and vegetable prices potentially rising by up to 30 per cent if disruptions linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue. While attention remains on oil flows, the fertilizer market is also affected. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for… read more

Brazil ranks third globally in fruit production, behind China and India. Over the past ten years, exports have increased by 38 percent in value and 62 percent in volume. In 2025, fruit exports reached approximately US$1.5 billion, with a trade surplus close to US$400 million. read more

Bangladesh's mango farmers are preparing for a record 2026 season, with production projected to increase by 25% to 2.7 million tons over 204,000 hectares. However, inflated airfreight costs pose a threat to exports, according to Mohammad Kanchan Mia of Arot Agro BD. "Last year we reached 2.2 million tons." read more

Egyptian Valencia oranges are currently being sold 30-40% cheaper in India compared to the post-Ramadan price spike last year, according to Arun Uttamchandani of Mumbai-based Pushpbhuj Impex. "This year's situation looks excellent compared to the previous season, which was marked by crop infections and pressure from domestic juice companies driving prices up," he said. read more

Attendees of Fresh Produce India left with an optimistic view of the sector in India, as the program's six sessions highlighted the abundance of opportunities available in the local market. These opportunities include potential for Indian products to be exported overseas and for growth within the fresh produce category, as consumers continue to prioritize healthy choices. read more

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The feijoa is primarily cultivated in New Zealand's Gisborne and Hawke's Bay regions, with substantial plantings also found in Waikato and Manawatu. Furthermore, there are producers in Nelson/Marlborough. Northland used to be a producer until guava moth grubs and an aggressive anthracnose fungus affected the feijoa crops. read more

Ostatnio Hainan doświadczał rozległych wysokich temperatur i suszy, które dotknęły wszystkie 18 miast i hrabstw na wyspie. Obserwowano suchość o nasileniu od umiarkowanego do ciężkiego w sąsiadujących obszarach na północy i wschodzie, co stanowi poważne wyzwanie dla produkcji liczi. read more

India produces over 320 million tonnes of fruits and vegetables yearly, but loses 15-25% after harvest due to inadequate cold-chain infrastructure, according to Akshat from Delmins Food. "Dehydration is transforming this wasted perishable produce into shelf-stable products that farmers and exporters can..." read more

The German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) held its 20th regular general meeting on April 21, 2026, with over 50 participants at Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach. The focus was on the current challenges facing the potato industry as well as the. read more