Asia & Oceania

Australian banana growers are still able to provide a reliable and affordable supply of fresh fruit for households across the country, despite facing constant cost pressures at the farm level. The Australian Banana Growers' Council (ABGC) reports that growers are handling a series of price hikes in transportation, packaging, and other expenses. read more

W trakcie trwającej wojny Iran stracił swoje dominujące miejsce na rynku jabłek w Indiach, co zmusiło importerów do radzenia sobie ze wzrostem opłat frachtowych i wydłużonymi czasami transportu, co spowodowało wzrost cen skrzynek z południowoafrykańskim Galą z 32 USD do 44-48 USD - powiedział Mayur Sakpal z importera świeżych produktów Gurudutt Impex. read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services in South Korea has developed two new varieties of Astrophytum cactus, 'Gold Eye' and 'Shy Star', in order to broaden the cactus market and increase their value. Astrophytum is a type of cactus recognized for its unique star-shaped appearance. read more

A workshop on Soil Health Management and Balanced Fertilizer Use was organized on 21.04.2026 for the project staff of All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture (AICRP on Floriculture). The event was attended by 30 scientists from across the country. The initiative aims to promote. read more

Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open on Friday, followed shortly by statements that it was closed, led to route changes and temporary disruption. Subsequent attacks on vessels and U.S. forces taking control of an Iranian cargo ship mean there is no change in the overall situation. read more

Oman has revealed a pipeline of food security investment opportunities worth more than 93.8 million Omani rials ($243 million), aimed at boosting development in agriculture, fisheries, and related value chains. The initiative is spearheaded by Invest Oman in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce. 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 decision. read more

Jesus Gomez keeps a large glass candy jar on his desk where his delivery drivers slip fuel receipts for cash reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Since the Iran War began on Feb. 28, Gomez, the owner of Orange County Wholesale Flowers, has taken away the gas credit cards for his fleet of. read more

An institutional comparison dedicated to agricultural strategies and cooperativism between states, based on the experience of Lebanon and Syria. The debate, titled 'Cultivating cooperation: agricultural strategies and cooperativism for Mediterranean resilience', took place in the late read more

The week of April 8-12 was a significant milestone for Dutch horticulture in China, with the official opening of the LumiRay Tianjin factory and active participation of top Dutch companies at the Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. The exhibition, taking place from April 10-12, featured a showcase of. read more

ICAR–Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune conducted an awareness program on the balanced use of fertilizers for rose growers at Yelase, Pawna Nagar, Tehsil Maval. The program was organized as part of the Intensive Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizers initiated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. read more

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Importacje małych owoców cytrusowych do UE rosną, coraz bardziej wyzwalając wyzwania dla przemysłu cytrusowego w Walencji, zwłaszcza w Castellón. Po sezonie głównie prowadzonym przez RPA od września do listopada, Turcja i Egipt przejęły inicjatywę jako główni konkurenci w kolejnych miesiącach. read more

Pankaj Kondhalkar from A1 Products stated that with the rising temperatures in India after March, consumers are now opting for imported mandarins and oranges as the domestic citrus varieties from Punjab and Nagpur have already finished. He mentioned, "Post March, once the local season ends and the heat intensifies, there is a surge in demand for citrus fruits." read more

Premier trial gardens in three Southern states will host members of the horticulture industry as part of the Southern Garden Tour on June 2-4, 2026. The tour hosts are Young's Plant Farm in Auburn, Alabama, the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, and Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina. read more

Bangladesh's export of vegetables, fruit, and processed agricultural products to the Middle East, Europe, and other destinations is facing disruption as cargo airfreight costs have nearly doubled following the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Exporters report lower read more

Sunmount Flora Co., a horticultural company based in Taiwan specializing in Alocasia breeding, tissue culture, and international licensing, has officially launched its Spring 2026 Lookbook. The highlight of the catalog is the Alocasia 'Black Tortoise'. They are currently preparing for a read more

Z wysokimi cenami paliwa lotniczego i zatłoczeniem na szlakach wodnych na Bliskim Wschodzie, przewoźnicy poszukują alternatywnych tras. Niedawne zawieszenie broni między Iranem a Stanami Zjednoczonymi nie spodziewa się rozwiązania obecnych warunków w krótkim okresie. Amerykański spedytor zgłosił, że niektórzy klienci... read more

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Major chestnut-producing regions in China have reached a crucial phase in their annual growth cycle. Areas like Tai'an and Linyi in Shandong Province usually start sprouting and flowering in mid to late April, with the harvest season focused between early September and early October. read more