Asia & Oceania

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and captivating aromas of Yunnan Province, China's leading flower production hub, as it prepares for the peak of the Chinese New Year flower season. read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) values the exclusion of VAT from the sale of agricultural and livestock products from the calculation for contribution to the order regime. read more

Georgia in a strong position as a supplier of fresh kiwi to the Japanese market. The country's ability to meet Japan's strict quality standards has contributed to this significant growth in exports. read more

The European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, HE Jacques Fradin, visited European Union-funded projects in Lae, Morobe Province, from November 24 to 26, 2024. One of the key moments of the visit was the Ambassador and his team touring two locations in Morobe - Huon Gulf and Markham - out of the six locations funded by the European Union. read more

Pakistan has witnessed a 50% decrease in kinnow exports over the past five years, with the current amount standing at 250,000 tons. This decline is attributed to climate change, use of outdated crop varieties, and decreasing production levels. The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) has responded to this situation by… read more

This study was carried out at the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering at Idlib University (northwestern Syria) during the academic year 2023-2024 to investigate the impact of treatment with the rooting hormone IBA (indole butyric acid) on the rooting rate and speed of certain ornamental plants. read more

AUSVEG continues to provide updates on the biosecurity response following the discovery of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August. The National Management Group (NMG), comprising representatives from all Australian governments and industry stakeholders who have signed the Emergency Plant Pest Agreement, is involved in the response efforts. read more

The New Zealand pipfruit sector plays a significant role in the national economy, generating nearly $2 billion in total revenue impact. This economic activity benefits not only the horticulture and fruit growing sector, where apples and pears represent 20% of the gross domestic product (GDP) but read more

Shine Muscat grapes are grown in different domestic production areas, each with its own unique characteristics. In Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China, Shine Muscat grapes ripen and are harvested by the end of August, a timing that differs from other production areas such as Yunnan. read more

The Interbranch Association for Fresh French Fruit and Vegetables has launched a project to introduce a wide selection of premium French apples to Mumbai, targeting the preferences of Indian fruit enthusiasts. Some of the varieties being introduced include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Royal Gala, Granny. read more

Vietnam is famous for its coconuts, including the brown variety, which offer a perfect combination of coconut water and firm, slightly sweet flesh, making them suitable for both consumption as a beverage and for cooking. The Coco Produce Company sources and packages coconuts in the Mekong Delta, producing 200 tonnes each month. read more

'Potatoholics' is the term used by the people at Agristo to describe their 1,300 employees working at their three French fry factories in Belgium and the Netherlands. This number is expected to increase significantly, as the company has definite plans to establish production sites in northern France and India. While details are still a bit unclear, read more

The finger lime, also known as citrus australasica, is a unique native citrus fruit of Australia. It is found in the wild exclusively in and around the sub-tropical rainforests of southeast Queensland and the northern rivers of New South Wales. It is one of the oldest citrus fruits used by Indigenous Australians, and its small pearls (vesicles) are considered a superfood. read more

The South African rand faced a decline on Monday, following remarks made over the weekend by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. These statements caused apprehension among traders in the BRICS group of emerging economies, which includes South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. At 1506 GMT, the rand... read more

Since the beginning of the current year, Armenia has reported exporting a total of 7,575 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables, according to the country's Ministry of Agriculture. This includes 2,429 tons of fruits and grapes, representing an increase from the previous year's 2,090 tons. Additionally, read more

Australia's table grape producers will take a leading role in a groundbreaking new international marketing program, created in collaboration with growers and aimed at enhancing global brand awareness for the industry. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will spearhead this initiative under a new Hort Innovation. read more

Global blueberry market is experiencing a change due to China's increasing production capacity. This is because of the country's various climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional exporters such as Peru and Chile. read more

Po ratyfikacji umowy o wolnym handlu (FTA) między Filipinami a Koreą Południową przewiduje się wzrost eksportu filipińskich owoców tropikalnych do Korei Południowej. Prezydent Ferdinand Marcos Jr. podkreślił nadchodzący efekt FTA, prognozując wejście read more

Amidst growing concerns about the rising cost of living, Australians have found comfort in the stable and low prices of avocados, a situation attributed to the record avocado production in the country. In the 2022/23 period, Australia produced 115,000 tons of avocados, marking a significant increase from previous years. read more

Avocado growers in New Zealand anticipate higher prices on the global market this season due to reduced production in Australia and Peru. read more