Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s high-tech farming trajectory
2024-10-24 02:00
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a diverse field that includes small-scale greenhouses, which were the original structures associated with the term, as well as high-tech indoor vertical farms that are at the forefront of fresh produce production.
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Armenia is transitioning from importing to exporting potatoes despite facing weather challenges.
2024-10-24 00:00
The Ministry of Economy of Armenia has noted a change in the country's potato trade, as it is now exporting potatoes instead of importing them. Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan emphasized that Armenia has exported 2,500 tons of potatoes in the first nine months.
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Costa Rica enhances its agricultural presence at the Global Produce and Floral Show 2024.
2024-10-24 00:00
Aby wzmocnić swoją pozycję na rynku i zwiększyć międzynarodowy zasięg, Costarykańska Agencja Promocji Handlu Zagranicznego (PROCOMER) prowadziła udział kraju w targach Global Produce and Floral Show 2024. Wydarzenie, które odbyło się od 17 do 19 października w Atlancie, w stanie Georgia, USA, przyciągnęło ponad 21 000 osób.
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The Fiji Mushroom Association aims to increase local production and decrease imports.
2024-10-24 00:00
The Fiji Mushroom Association is dedicated to boosting local mushroom production in order to reduce Fiji's dependence on imported mushrooms within a five-year period. Fiji currently imports mushrooms worth around $0.9 million annually, which is equivalent to approximately 124
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An Australian union is calling for the elimination of superannuation tax for workers from Pacific nations and Timor-Leste.
2024-10-24 00:00
An Australian union is urging the Albanese government to abolish the superannuation tax for workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste who are part of the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme. This initiative currently engages more than 30,000 individuals in industries like agriculture.
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"Importujemy owoce tropikalne poprzez Holandię."
2024-10-24 00:00
Po przeprowadzeniu różnych wywiadów z producentami i eksporterami owoców z Mołdawii, dzisiaj przyszedł czas na importerów świeżych produktów. "Ładujemy egzotyki w Holandii, cytrusy w Turcji, przyprawy w Uzbekistanie, a sałatę we Włoszech," zaczyna Cristina Brinzila, menedżer Biofruct Exim. Firma, która głównie
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There is a delay in the onion harvest in India, with the harvest now expected in 15 days.
2024-10-24 00:00
Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports mentioned that the onion market in India has been quite unstable recently. He said, "As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, 'Always expect the unexpected.' This holds especially true in the onion export business in India. Despite expert analysis,"
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"We produce 300% more pitahaya than is needed."
2024-10-24 00:00
Pitahaya, a fruit rich in vitamins and minerals, has ceased to be exotic and has become a highly sought-after product. However, it is facing increasing competition, particularly from Asia. "Vietnam was one of the first to enter the market, but pitahaya originated in America," said Mariano Zambrano, CEO of.
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SAG certifies the first Chilean cherries for the export campaign.
2024-10-24 00:00
El Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) ha certificado las primeras 10 toneladas de cerezas destinadas a mercados exigentes como China, India, Tailandia, Taiwán, Corea del Sur y España, consolidando a Chile como el principal productor mundial de cerezas. En previsión de un año récord en exportaciones, el SAG ha...
The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has certified the first 10 tons of cherries destined for demanding markets such as China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Spain, consolidating Chile as the world's leading cherry producer. In anticipation of a record year in exports, SAG has... read more
The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has certified the first 10 tons of cherries destined for demanding markets such as China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Spain, consolidating Chile as the world's leading cherry producer. In anticipation of a record year in exports, SAG has... read more
Costa Rica is enhancing its agricultural presence at the Global Produce and Floral Show 2024.
2024-10-24 00:00
Aby wzmocnić swoją pozycję na rynku i rozszerzyć międzynarodowy zasięg, Kostarykańska Agencja Promocji Handlu Zagranicznego (PROCOMER) prowadziła udział kraju w targach Global Produce and Floral Show 2024. Wydarzenie, które odbyło się od 17 do 19 października w Atlancie, w stanie Georgia, USA, przyciągnęło ponad 21 000 osób.
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Turkey's fruit exports have exceeded $1 billion to 114 countries in the first nine months of 2024.
2024-10-24 00:00
Within the first nine months of 2024, Turkey has successfully exported fruits worth over USD 1 billion to 114 countries, highlighting the strategic importance of the sector in the global agricultural market. Despite facing global economic challenges and logistical obstacles, Turkey's fruit export sector has been thriving.
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Czech Republic: Kaufland aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Kaufland has followed Lidl, another company within the Schwarz Group, in announcing its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050 throughout its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions. Source: esmmagazine.com FairPrice Group becomes the first in Singapore to test autonomous vehicles.
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Zespri wraps up the 2024 kiwifruit season with the final charter vessel shipment to Japan.
2024-10-24 00:00
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Around 4,610 tonnes of Zespri Green Kiwifruit are onboard the Lady Rosehip, which is expected to reach Tokyo at the start of November, before sailing onto Kobe. Zespri has used 62 charter vessels to ship this season's kiwifruit from New Zealand, including three to Northern Europe, 13 to the. read more
Around 4,610 tonnes of Zespri Green Kiwifruit are onboard the Lady Rosehip, which is expected to reach Tokyo at the start of November, before sailing onto Kobe. Zespri has used 62 charter vessels to ship this season's kiwifruit from New Zealand, including three to Northern Europe, 13 to the. read more
Kotalipara farmers are adopting early tomato cultivation to combat increasing costs.
2024-10-24 00:00
In Kotalipara upazila, located in the Kalabari union of Bangladesh, tomato farmers are currently undertaking early cultivation practices in an effort to cope with the rising prices of daily essentials. This season, cultivation has expanded to cover an area of 413 hectares, as reported by.
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Turkey: Cherry exports see significant increase
2024-10-23 17:00
For Turkish cherry exporters, who experienced one of the best seasons in years in 2024, the situation has improved after already achieving better performance the previous year. In 2023, Turkish cherry exports amounted to 215,000 tons worth $83 million, which
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West Australian blueberry prices have reached a 12-month low.
2024-10-23 07:00
The blueberry season in Western Australia has reached its peak supply, leading to prices dropping to A$2.50 in some supermarkets, as reported by ABC News.
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New Zealand's apple and pear revenue reaches NZ$2 billion.
2024-10-23 06:00
A recent report on the economic impact of the New Zealand apple and pear industry has shown that the industry has contributed nearly NZ$2 billion in total revenue to the national economy in the past year.
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Przemysł borówkowy w Peru nadal umacnia swoją pozycję na rynku międzynarodowym, z Stanami Zjednoczonymi, Europą i Chinami jako głównymi destynacjami. Według Luisa Miguela Vegasa, dyrektora generalnego ProArándanos, kampania 2024 rozpoczęła się wolniej niż zwykle.
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Malaysia may increase its vegetable imports because of production issues in Cameron Highlands.
2024-10-23 00:00
The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) is contemplating increasing vegetable imports in response to the effects of unpredictable weather on production in Cameron Highlands. The region has faced fungal diseases, causing vegetable prices to increase by 20% to 50%, as reported by Syed.
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World Tulip Society Chairman Ibo Gulsen has expressed his optimistic outlook on the expanding potential of the tulip market in China. In an interview with Xinhua during the World Tulip Summit, a biennial event organized by the World Tulip Society, Gulsen highlighted the opportunities for growth in China. The summit took place in The Hague from October 16 to 18.
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