Asia & Oceania

For the third year in a row, Kat Von D and Lisa Fisher, a native of Vevay, Indiana, have collaborated to create a distinctive spring attraction. With the assistance of the local community, they planted 15,000 black tulips near Von D's residence in Vevay. The tulips are currently in full bloom, so this upcoming weekend may be your last chance to see them. read more

Scientists at Bihar Agricultural University in India have developed a disease-resistant pink oyster mushroom with a crop cycle of 20–25 days, aimed at diversifying mushroom cultivation. The variety was developed under the pink mushroom project at BAU, led by researcher Sneha Shikha. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), which represents a weighted average of weekly spot rates on 18 major trade routes within Asia, dropped by 3 percent in the second week of April to reach US$839 per 40 ft container. Rates are currently 26 percent higher than they were during the same period last year. read more

For sale by deadline private treaty closing Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 4:00 pm (unless sold prior), 249 Walker Road East comprises 3.7 hectares of kiwifruit land. The property includes a residential dwelling and a kiwifruit orchard. The orchard consists of 2.65 canopy hectares planted with the Hayward variety. read more

A field of sunflowers blooming under a black sky planted a seed of positivity in the Bemboka community, strong enough to grow into a beautiful annual attraction for locals and visitors alike. Ryefield Hops is a family-owned business growing hops for Australian craft breweries, including many on read more

From April 10th to April 12th, 2026, the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi) in Beijing once again served as the gathering place for the green industry in Asia and beyond. Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing 2026, China's premier trade fair for horticulture, brought together approximately 700 exhibitors from 20. read more

On April 9, a TIR international road transport truck loaded with fresh flowers from Yunnan—including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums—departed from the Xinluosiwan Customs Inspection Center, a pilot site for Kunming's market procurement trade. The truck is scheduled to exit China via. read more

Superplum has launched InstaTrace™, a digital system that provides traceability data for fruit products. Each pack carries a QR code that allows consumers to access information about origin, handling, and testing without requiring an app or login. When scanned, the code provides data on where the fruit came from, how it was handled, and any testing it underwent. read more

The industry has shown support for growers and communities impacted by the recent cyclone. Although assessments are still in the early stages, initial reports from most growing areas indicate that the impact on kiwifruit has been minimal. So far, the main issues reported include damage. read more

For almost forty years, the Adam brand has been known for offering top-quality fruits and vegetables sourced locally and internationally. Früchte Adam GmbH has long included direct imports from the Mediterranean region, especially from Turkey, Spain, and Italy, as a key part of its product selection. read more

This week, in the fruit wholesale market, prices for Chilean Sweet Mary plums and New Zealand Gala apples increased, while blueberry prices generally declined. Imported durians saw a significant rise in both buyer traffic and supply. According to traders, the recent reduction in availability led to an uptick in demand for durians. read more

The BusinessNZ Network and representatives from the export sector in New Zealand are urging political parties to support the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement, citing concerns that delays could restrict market access opportunities. An open letter, endorsed by The BusinessNZ Network and signed by 28 individuals, has been published. read more

Some of the demands that the European Garlic Contact Group has outlined in a document sent to members of the European Parliament include increased safeguards against large-scale imports from Egypt and China, a cessation of the indiscriminate removal of active defense ingredients, and... read more

Tropic, a biotechnology company specializing in agriculture, has obtained regulatory approval in both Japan and Brazil for its non-browning banana variety. This development allows the company to access two significant fresh produce markets and represents a significant achievement in fruit production. read more

An international agricultural symposium is being held in Uzbekistan with the participation of a delegation from the Netherlands. The event is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Tashkent State Agrarian University. The symposium is focused on various aspects of modern agriculture and aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) in South Africa and the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) have expressed their approval of the recent amendment to the plant health protocol that regulates the export of South African citrus to China. They have described it as a significant advancement for the industry. read more

SPAR Sri Lanka has expanded its store network by opening new stores in Kandy and Kurunegala. The new Kandy supermarket brings SPAR Sri Lanka's total number of stores on the island to 12, with plans to open the 13th outlet in Kurunegala in April. read more

A 1.5-hectare smart greenhouse dedicated to strawberry production has been launched in Uzbekistan's Yukorichirchik district, representing a targeted effort to modernize underutilized greenhouse assets. Developed by a Korean smart farm company, the project is based on the conversion of an idle. read more

Anthura B.V. is celebrating a major milestone this week: twenty years since the Dutch young plant specialist established its presence in Kunming, China — a city famously referred to as the City of Eternal Spring. What initially started as a strategic move to relocate the company closer to the rapidly expanding market has now turned into read more

Rynki walutowe wykazywały ograniczoną zmienność, gdy traderzy monitorowali status zawieszenia broni między USA a Iranem po jego ogłoszeniu na początku tygodnia. Dolar amerykański osłabił się początkowo, zanotowawszy największy tygodniowy spadek od rozpoczęcia konfliktu pod koniec lutego. Sytuacja read more