Asia & Oceania

Thaco Agri, a subsidiary of Vietnam's Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), has been developing agricultural projects in Cambodia's Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces since 2018. The focus is on bananas, cattle, and other fruits and vegetables. The company anticipates generating $800 million in revenue. read more

Early indications from China customs inspections suggest that several containers filled with cherries on the long-delayed Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro will need to be destroyed. The container ship finally reached Nansha Port in China on February 17, 2025, after a lengthy delay. read more

After the successful collaboration for the second consecutive year with the Ski World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Zespri Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, continues to strengthen its bond with the world of sports. read more

Australian grape growers are experiencing an excellent large crop this season, with high-quality grapes, as stated by Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association. "The harvest began in mid-December, with numerous new varieties in full production this season and we anticipate a successful season." read more

The shipping company Maersk has reported that the container ship Maersk Saltoro, which departed from San Antonio (Chile) on December 27 carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries destined for China, arrived at the port of Nansha, terminal GZ on February 17. The original scheduled arrival date in China was January 15. read more

The New Zealand-based variety development organization, Prevar, has urged the New Zealand government's Select Committee to advance the proposed Gene Technology Bill, which would bring about significant updates to New Zealand's regulatory framework. read more

Przemysł daktylowy w Jordanii rośnie stabilnie, z "masowymi środkami finansowymi" inwestowanymi w ten sektor.

The date industry in Jordan is experiencing steady growth, with "massive money" being invested in the sector. read more

The Australian macadamia industry has welcomed a revised protocol for exports to India, which has removed the requirement for methyl bromide fumigation. read more

The water level at the Dalia Barrage on the Teesta River in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, has unexpectedly risen, submerging newly formed shoals. In response, the Water Development Board opened four sluice gates, leading to concerns among farmers about potential damage to crops on the shoals. read more

The growers in Gadkhali village in Jashore's Jhikargachha sub-district are feeling disheartened as the prices of flowers have dropped significantly. They were selling roses for Tk 7-8 each, which is nearly half of what they were able to sell for last year. The flower growers in the village expressed their disappointment as the prices offered by traders were not sufficient to cover their costs. read more

KWS Vegetables, a world leader in spinach seed production, once again held its open days from February 11th to 13th at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. A total of 20 hectares where the Dutch multinational presented new improved varieties and received. read more

Fiji's agriculture sector is exploring the possibility of exporting bananas as an alternative commodity, given the challenges in the sugar industry. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka responded to questions in the 'Your Voice, Your Fiji' segment, acknowledging the difficulties experienced by sugarcane farmers and emphasizing the importance of. read more

During the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan exported 105,690 metric tons of citrus fruits, generating $30.9 million in revenue. This data was shared by the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, in the National Assembly. read more

Romania: Anca-Maria Popescu becomes Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Anca-Maria Popescu took over the role of Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG. read more

Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, urging the next generation of Australian agriculturalists to "be curious, drive change, and contribute to the thriving of their industry". read more

On February 14, Hill Farmers' Shiitake Mushroom Co-op Soc. Ltd. of Meghalaya and YATS Corporation of Japan formalized a collaborative agreement. This partnership aims to develop market linkages and establish a supply chain for Shiitake mushroom cultivation in Meghalaya. The agreement was signed at. read more

Fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan Province in southwest China are increasingly popular worldwide, with exports growing thanks to enhanced cultivation techniques, improved quality, efficient transportation, and innovative collaborations. Yunnan, also known as the "Kingdom of Flowers," cultivates a wide range of blooms that are in high demand. read more

Główni importerzy wietnamskich produktów rolnych narzucają bardziej rygorystyczne wymagania, zmuszając wietnamskie firmy do dostosowania się. Biuro Handlowe Wietnamu w Szwecji informuje, że Unia Europejska (UE) wprowadza bardziej restrykcyjne przepisy dotyczące bezpieczeństwa żywności i zrównoważonego rozwoju dla świeżych. read more

Ayham Fakheralden, a representative of Spectra Dates, a date exporter from Jordan, stated that the date industry in Jordan is experiencing consistent growth. He mentioned that the total area devoted to date palm cultivation in Jordan is approximately 4,500 hectares, with an estimated annual growth rate of 10-15% in both cultivated areas and production. read more

Researchers at Nagoya University and engineers at NARO in Japan have apparently discovered a method to "manage the quality of strawberries," enabling them to regulate the ripeness of each fruit without any interference, as reported on francetvinfo.fr. According to the conducted experiments, fruits with the read more