Asia & Oceania

Rosstat, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision in Russia, has reported a significant increase in vegetable and fruit imports in 2024. Vegetable imports have risen by 9.9% to 1.7 million tons, while fruit imports have increased by 2.4% to reach 6.1 million tons. This growth highlights a read more

In the second week of 2025, there was a gradual increase in activity levels on regional trade platforms for fruits and vegetables, although they had not yet reached the levels seen before the holiday season. The market dynamics were influenced by the availability of produce and regional pricing... read more

"The New Zealand horticulture sector is rapidly transitioning from traditional greenhouse production to more efficient and sustainable cultivation practices. A recent report has been published outlining an energy emission reduction framework that can be adopted by any Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) grower to reduce energy consumption. DG-12 at" read more

The Empress Botanical Garden in Pune will host a flower show from January 24 to 27 this year. The event is organized by the Agri-Horticulture Society of Western India, which has been hosting the show since 1890. The inauguration of this year's flower show will be done by Commissioner Jamabandi and Dr. Suhas, the director of land records. read more

W tym okresie roku Australia i RPA są dominującymi dostawcami liczi na rynek amerykański. Podczas gdy RPA przynosi największą ilość, Australia skupia się na dostarczaniu amerykańskim konsumentom wysokiej jakości produktów. "Australia jest dobrze znana z tego, że ma dobre liczi, które wyglądają" read more

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market typically experienced a downturn for 3–4 days after New Year's Day before gradually recovering. However, this year, weak demand has persisted for a longer period. read more

Dr. Venkatachalam Murugan, the consul general of India in Birmingham, inspired delegates at the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) with the story of India's post-colonial transition to a global agricultural powerhouse on the final day of the annual event (January 10). read more

Driscoll's Sweetest Batch strawberries are back on Australian shelves as the 2025 season starts in the new year. read more

Turkish export representatives are currently investigating the possibility of using maritime logistics to reduce the congestion of trucks at the Turkey-Bulgaria border. The focus has now turned to shipping vehicles to Romania by sea, with the goal of bypassing the bottleneck problems encountered at the border. read more

The rząd stanowy zmienił Minimalną Cenę Wspierania (MSP) dla konkretnych kategorii owoców na rok fiskalny 2024-25, dążąc do równego wynagrodzenia dla lokalnych producentów owoców. MSP dla malty klasy 'C' została teraz ustalona na około 0,12 USD za kilogram, co stanowi wzrost z. read more

Local flower growers have reported that the recent cold front in Hong Kong has not affected the growth of New Year flowers this year. This statement follows a warning from the Hong Kong Observatory about an intense winter monsoon affecting southern China. read more

The FAOSTAT database, updated in December 2024, offered new insights into the global potato industry, emphasizing contributions from different regions. China led in potato production, producing over 93 million metric tons. Apart from China, India, Ukraine, Russia, the United... read more

The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou 19 spacecraft are currently conducting a pioneering experiment on the Tiangong space station. They are studying 15 adult fruit flies and 40 pupae to investigate the impact of microgravity and sub-magnetic fields on the insects' behavior, growth, and biological rhythms. read more

WA Farm Direct has kicked off the 2025 West Australian Queen Garnet plum season by distributing fruit to stores in Australia and internationally starting in early January. read more

In Cottenham, a truck carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumber containers was intercepted after one of the passengers made a distress call to the police on January 7. The vehicle was quickly located, uncovering six men and a woman who had been concealed inside for 18 hours. Following the incident, the... read more

As climate disasters continue to grab the headlines in the second week of January 2025 - from severe floods in the UK and record-breaking rains in Saudi Arabia to wildfires in Southern California - AIPH seizes this moment to share a story on their website from their AIPH Member association. read more

The Summerfruit Australia Board has begun the search for a new chief executive as part of a strategy to enhance competitiveness and resilience within the summerfruit industry. read more

Apple imports are currently filling a supply gap in India, as local crops have been affected by weather difficulties, according to Amit Sharma, owner of the Indian fresh produce trader Fresko Fruits. "The Indian apple market is experiencing consistent demand, but local production is encountering challenges due to." read more

High-tech greenhouse growers in Australia are noticing a trend in consumer preferences towards exotic fruits, with several varieties expected to become popular in the market by 2025. One of these is the Jujube or Chinese red date, which is gaining popularity due to its sweet, crunchy texture and health benefits. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment in Cyprus is mobilizing local authorities to safeguard the island's citrus industry from the Asian citrus psyllid, a threat first identified in July 2023. This pest, a carrier of the citrus yellow dragon disease or Huanglongbing, poses a significant risk to citrus crops on the island. read more