Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection announced on Monday that it has acquired I&B Seeds, a Bengaluru-based company, in order to enhance its presence in India's vegetable and flower-seed market segment. "The deal has been successfully completed with the purchase of shares from two main shareholders. The share transfer was..." read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in the Solomon Islands, under the guidance of Permanent Secretary Dr. Samson Viulu, has announced plans to export fresh pineapples to Australia starting in 2025. This initiative follows encouragement from the Australian High Commission. read more

W Kaszmirze plantatorzy owoców obserwują wzrost popytu na ich jabłka na indyjskich rynkach, co oznacza zmianę w stosunku do wcześniejszego słabego popytu w czasie szczytu sezonu zbiorów. Ten wzrost umożliwił plantatorom uzyskanie lepszych cen, przy czym Mohammad Yaqoob, plantator z Shopian, zauważył, że. read more

W Bangladeshu cena ziemniaków wzrosła znacząco w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, co przypisywane jest malejącym zapasom ze zbiorów z poprzedniego sezonu, gdy zbliża się nowy sezon sadzenia. Ten scenariusz jest dodatkowo pogłębiony przez zachowania wyszukujące zysku u niektórych osób zaangażowanych w łańcuch dostaw. read more

The new route has unlocked an additional 98 tonnes of direct, outbound air freight capacity weekly for South Australian exporters, bypassing other ports including Melbourne, saving time and lowering costs. The total economic impact of daily Emirates flights in and out of Adelaide is estimated to be significant. read more

Following exceptional growing conditions, New Zealand asparagus growers have had a successful season. However, the surplus of asparagus has resulted in more spears not meeting supermarket standards due to their appearance. To tackle this issue, Wonky Box, a food box company, is stepping in. read more

W ramach obiecującego wysiłku mającego na celu ochronę cytrusów przed huanglongbing (HLB), badacze z Uniwersytetu Florydzkiego Instytutu Nauk Rolniczych (UF/IFAS) eksplorują potencjał australijskiej limonki jako pomiędzyodmianowego szczepu dla sztambucha Walencji ze sztambuchem Swingle'a. Technika pomiędzyodmianowego szczepienia (interstock). read more

China's new apple season is in full swing, with apple-producing regions in Shaanxi completing the final stages of storage. Mr. Zhou Liang from Shaanxi Biaotou Agriculture is currently procuring apples in Luochuan, Shaanxi. He explains, "This year, unlike last year's crop losses and quality issues." read more

In the first nine months of 2024, Cambodia experienced a 53 percent increase in agricultural exports, reaching about 8.5 million tonnes, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Khim Finan, Undersecretary of State and spokesperson, reported this information. read more

The pecan processing company Pecanita, located in Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil, is close to becoming the first Brazilian business authorized to export pecans to China. A key visit from representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) recently took place at Pecanita's facility. read more

Carrefour's franchise operator in the Middle East, Majid Al Futtaim, has announced that it will be rebranding its Carrefour stores in Jordan as Hypermax. Carrefour Jordan posted on Facebook that it will no longer be active in the country. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) donated 226,735 pounds of produce and 8,575 pounds of floral after this year's Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. read more

As reported by reefertrends, an increase in apple imports by 10% to 600 million tons is expected for 2024/2025, driven by the growing demand for higher quality apples. The Indian demand for fresh apples continues to rise, as consumers appreciate the positive. read more

In the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly turning to banana cultivation due to its low input costs and high returns. The area's soil and climate conditions make it suitable for growing a variety of banana types. read more

Australia's hazelnut industry is working with specialists from Charles Sturt University to introduce robotic dogs in orchards, with the goal of deterring birds and improving nut production. Bird-related losses have had a significant financial impact on the industry. This initiative is one of several strategies being implemented, including. read more

After Typhoon Kong-rey, President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, and Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung counties to meet with the local agricultural communities. They promised to provide financial assistance to help with the aftermath of the typhoon. read more

Georgia experienced a significant change in its Kiwi fruit market during the first nine months of 2024, with imports totaling 1,980 tons, valued at around USD 1,108,000. Data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia pointed out a considerable price increase in October, with... read more

Otwarcie saudyjskiego rynku na kwiaty z Brazylii stwarza możliwość dla sektora, ale bariery logistyczne utrudniają wykorzystanie tego potencjału. Według Renato Opitza, dyrektora Brazylijskiego Instytutu Florystyki (Ibraflor), otwarcie rynku saudyjskiego, read more

W ostatnim wydarzeniu, które przyciągnęło uwagę sektora rolniczego, dwie marki premium słodkich persymon, „Cheonhafumu (Tenkafubu)," opracowane przez prefekturę Gifu w Japonii, zostały sprzedane na aukcji za 1 milion jenów (około 6588,75 USD) na centralnym rynku hurtowym w Nagoyi, prefekturze Aichi. read more

Bassam Ali, the head of the Citrus Export Committee, disclosed that current citrus production in Syria is estimated at 250,000 tons, a figure that contradicts the Ministry of Agriculture's projection of 360,000 to 400,000 tons. This disparity underscores the challenges facing the citrus industry. read more