Morocco has set a record for onion exports to the UAE by capitalizing on India's export ban.
2025-02-07 00:00
Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries.
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COFRA Holding AG has appointed Sven Dumoulin as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). He will take over the position from Bernard Roelvink, who is retiring, starting on 1 June 2025. Sven has over 25 years of senior legal experience in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, having previously served as the Group Secretary of Unilever and General Counsel of Akzo.
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New Zealand: Dialogue on Agricultural Emission Standards
2025-02-06 13:00
The meeting is part of a series of discussions between the island nation and various industrialized countries on this topic. Currently, in New Zealand, more than ten different emission calculators are being used, all of which employ different methods to estimate emissions. The newly developed
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China: Growing citrus production increases pressure on import quotas
2025-02-06 09:00
Despite challenges such as cold snaps in the spring and the spread of Citrus Greening disease, the report forecasts further growth in the 2024/25 season. China's orange production is expected to reach 7.62 million tonnes in the 2024/25 season (November to October).
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ProdOz has introduced a new high-efficiency fertilizer following successful trials.
2025-02-06 06:00
ProdOz International has officially launched Seawin Biotech's Fertica H+ after thoroughly testing the granular compound NPK fertilizer in commercial trials across Australia.
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The Romanian company aims to become the largest producer of premium blueberries in Europe.
2025-02-06 00:00
Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its large blueberry production, but that is changing. The country is receiving significant investments and new varieties are being planted, which are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027, as reported by FreshPlaza.
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A million orchids are on display at the Japanese International Orchid and Flower Show.
2025-02-06 00:00
The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2025 opened on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The event is organized by The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK and others. About 1 million orchid flowers are on display at the 35th event, which features varieties such as...
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Global decline in tangerine production expected
2025-02-05 10:00
Production in Turkey is expected to decrease by more than a third to 1.9 million tons, attributed to unfavorable weather conditions during the flowering period, resulting in lower yields. In China, an increase is expected due to favorable weather conditions.
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EU: Import of fertilizers from Russia and Belarus to be restricted
2025-02-05 09:00
The goal is to further reduce the dependency of EU agriculture. The proposal will now need to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council, after which it would immediately come into effect. According to the Commission, the proposed tariffs mainly target specific fertilizers.
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Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwis: Quantities have doubled
2025-02-05 09:00
The RubyRed harvest in New Zealand will begin in the coming weeks with a significant increase in quantity to more than one million trays or 3,500 tons for the Chinese mainland, and another million trays for Japan. Additionally, shipments will also be sent to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Pacific islands.
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The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular.
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India's fruit and vegetable exports have increased by 47.3% with the support of APEDA and market expansion.
2025-02-05 00:00
India's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This growth is attributed to financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of…
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The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has identified increased pest risks for mango farmers in Cambodia, with Oddar Meanchey province highlighted as particularly vulnerable. This region, along with Kampong Speu and Battambang, forms the country's mango-producing belt. The FAO study.
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High demand for Indian flower growers is expected in the lead-up to Valentine's Day.
2025-02-05 00:00
There is a high demand for flowers grown in India leading up to Valentine's Day.
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Australian farmers who are looking to enhance soil health have reported positive results after testing the biologically enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) Fertica H+ before its official release on the market. ProdOz International has recently launched Seawin Biotech's Fertica H+ after successful trials of the granular compound.
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The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has regained market access to export fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years (from January 2008 to December 2024) due to...
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UK: Romantics are waiting until the last minute to purchase Valentine's Day flowers.
2025-02-05 00:00
Nowe dane z firmy dostarczającej przesyłki tego samego dnia, Gophr, pokazują, że romantycy coraz częściej pozostawiają zamówienie kwiatów na Walentynki na ostatnią chwilę. Na podstawie analizy danych zamówień z ubiegłego roku, Gophr spodziewa się otrzymać ponad pięciokrotnie więcej zamówień na dostawę kwiatów tego samego dnia od swoich klientów...
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Georgia: Średnia cena eksportu orzechów laskowych rośnie o 17%
2025-02-05 00:00
According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the value of exported hazelnuts has increased by 37%. From August 1, 2024, to January 26, 2025, Georgia exported 12,200 tons of hazelnuts worth $73.3 million. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume has increased.
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Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert.
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Hai Duong cooperatives are rebuilding after the storm, which has led to an increase in vegetable harvests and exports to Asia.
2025-02-05 00:00
At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable
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