Asia & Oceania

Chomphu Prachin Plumeria, a variety of frangipani discovered growing in the Khok Makok community in Prachin Buri, has been officially registered by the Department of Agriculture under the plant species protection law as Thailand's third new local plant variety. The first two to be registered are... read more

Właściciel szklarni z Indiany twierdzi, że ostrokrzewy dają mu możliwość zdywersyfikowania swojej działalności. Tim Galema jest właścicielem szklarni Galema's Greenhouse. „Ostrokrzewy kwitną, gdy dni się skracają, bez względu na to, w jakiej części świata się znajdują” - mówi. „Większość czasu, ich termin kwitnienia jest właściwy.” read more

The production of mandarins in Japan continues to decrease due to high summer temperatures, as well as a reduction in the number of farmers and cultivated land. These factors are not expected to significantly increase citrus imports from the United States due to the continued weakness of the Japanese yen. read more

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Według danych Stats NZ, eksport kiwi z Nowej Zelandii w sezonie 2024 osiągnął wartość 3,5 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 1 miliard dolarów (44 procent) w porównaniu do sezonu 2023. Sezon zbiorów kiwi trwa od marca do listopada, przy czym zwykle kiwi złote osiąga wyższą cenę jednostkową niż kiwi zielone. read more

The Russian government has extended the heightened import duty on flowers from "unfriendly" countries until the end of 2025. The corresponding decree was signed on December 11, 2024, and published on the official legal information portal. The duty on cut flowers and buds is set at 20%, but no read more

Naming roses after notable individuals is a way to honor their achievements and legacy. Roses, which symbolize love, beauty, and elegance, serve as a lasting tribute that celebrates their contributions and helps to keep their memory alive through the timeless beauty of these exquisite flowers. read more

Global demand for Egyptian soft citrus remains high despite competition from Turkey and Morocco, with Egyptian mandarins fetching good prices, as stated by Ahmed Abdel El-Ghafar, executive manager of Gift Fruit. According to the exporter, "Our Egyptian mandarin shipments began a month ago and are yielding satisfactory results." read more

At 92 years old, Ergün Erünal, the founder of Ayer Tarım—one of Turkey's largest nurseries—still visits the greenhouse he established 32 years ago. Ayer Tarım was founded in 1992 when only a few locally or Israeli-made greenhouses existed in the region. Just before completing their... read more

Sri Lanka, known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," is currently making efforts towards economic recovery after the financial crisis it faced in 2022. Agriculture, which has a long and important history, is a key sector of the country's economy. read more

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced that Australian macadamia growers produced 53,950 tonnes in-shell at 3.5 per cent moisture (equivalent to 57,850 tonnes in-shell at 10 per cent moisture) over the 2024 season. read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

In a transformative shift, around 500 tribal farmers in Kandhamal district have embraced marigold cultivation, replacing their traditional vegetable crops. Supported by the district administration, this new venture under the Mukhyamantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM) is proving to be promising... read more

Macadamias are grown along the eastern coast of Australia, from the NSW Mid North Coast in the south to the Atherton Tablelands in the north. Bundaberg and the Northern Rivers region collectively produce around 80% of the Australian crop. Australia is home to approximately 800 macadamia growers. read more

"In 2018, when the Garland Hydrangea Runaway Bride was named the 'Plant of the Year' at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we could not have imagined the incredible success that would come for this variety," said Garry Grüber, CEO of Cultivaris GmbH. Today, Cultivaris GmbH is reporting... read more

Israel's carrot harvest for the domestic market started around a month and a half ago, with exports anticipated to begin in late January. Meanwhile, Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, one of Israel's leading carrot growers and exporters, is closely monitoring market trends in Europe. read more

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported that Sri Lanka's coconut production decreased by 17.8% in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. This significant decline was highlighted in the CBSL's November agriculture bulletin, which attributed it to a combination of factors. read more

The Summerfruit Australia Board has announced the beginning of the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as part of a strategy to position the summerfruit industry to be more competitive and resilient. On behalf of the industry, the Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to. read more

Edison Jerez, Semidor, on the NUF water filtration system said, "The potential of this technology is immense." On September 26th, the community of Guaranda (Ecuador) received a water filter system from Semidor, NUF Filtration, and the Israeli Embassy. read more

Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co. Ltd., known for its prominent position in the Chinese fruit market, is currently facing financial instability. This was highlighted by the suspension of its shares in March and the resignation of its auditor, KPMG, in April. The company, previously renowned as China's top fruit supplier, is now navigating through challenging times. read more