Tetsuya Hashimoto, a pear grower in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to reduce the cultivation of the Niitaka pear variety due to three consecutive years of poor harvests caused by intense summer heat. The heat has resulted in blackened skin, softened flesh, and rotting fruit. This year, over 90% of… read more

Starting from October 21, 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on the import of cut flowers and buds into the Russian Federation. These restrictions will apply to products accompanied by phytosanitary certificates issued by Kazakhstan, mainly for goods originating from countries viewed as unfriendly. Kazakhstan serves as a re-exporter in this context. read more

Od 18 do 20 października odbyła się konferencja branży kwiatowej w Chinach (CFIC) w Wuxi, prowincja Jiangsu. Około 300 firm miało tam stoisko. W hali wystawowej prezentowane były falenopsy, anturium, Ilex verticilata, róże i hortensje, a także importowane tulipany i protea. read more

Ahundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, announced that Afghanistan has exported fresh fruits worth $31 million over the last six months. Afghan products were mainly shipped to China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA. read more

On October 19, Blue Ocean Trading Import-Export Joint Stock Company began exporting fresh Vietnamese passion fruit to Australia from Phu Son commune, Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province. At the same time, the opening ceremony of a frozen fruit processing plant took place in the same area. read more

The air is filled with excitement as an auction begins at the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Kunming, Yunnan province in Southwest China. Large screens light up with the rhythm of the market, showing the fluctuating prices of freshly cut flowers. Auctioneers quickly... read more

Jako sezon owoców w Tajlandii w 2024 roku dobiega końca, ceny różnych owoców takich jak durian, mangostan, rambutan i mango wzrosły, co znacząco korzystało z rolników. Minister Handlu Pichai Naripthaphan polecił Departamentowi Handlu Wewnętrznego rozpoczęcie przygotowań do
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As Dashain comes to an end, Nepalis are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of Tihar, a festival primarily celebrated with flowers and lights. During Tihar, it is a tradition for sisters to decorate their brothers with garlands and offer Bhai Tika. With Tihar around the corner, there is a rise in demand. read more

Afghanistan has exported 442 tons of melons and watermelons in the past six months, mainly from Kandahar, to markets in India and Pakistan, according to the Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture. Despite this achievement, Afghan traders face significant challenges, including insufficient cold storage facilities. read more

Sustainability is not just a buzzword for the produce company Seeka Limited; it is a fundamental aspect of the company's continuous commitment to responsible produce management. In June 2023, Seeka signed a Sustainability-linked loan that established goals for renewable energy, health and safety, and greenhouse gas emissions... read more

The China Flower Industry Conference (CFIC) took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province from October 18th-20th. Approximately 300 companies had a booth at the event. The exhibition hall featured displays of phalaenopsis, Anthurium, Ilex verticillata, roses, and hydrangea, as well as imported tulips and proteas. read more

Rosja wprowadziła tymczasowe ograniczenia na import różnych owoców i warzyw z Kazachstanu, argumentując to troską o bezpieczeństwo żywności. read more

In week 43, a large Dutch delegation consisting of businesses, educational institutions, and government representatives will travel to Riyadh to participate in events at the Saudi Agricultural Exhibition from October 21 to 24. The focus of these events will be on the. read more

Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake has stated to the New Zealand Herald that he believes the company has the ability to export 220 million trays of kiwifruit from New Zealand, including 145 million trays of its SunGold variety, if such a volume of fruit becomes available in a future season. read more

Economies across Asia have recently been experiencing economic challenges, with consumers struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living. The opening panel discussion at this year's Asiafruit Congress on September 3rd delved into the effects on consumer behavior and examined the wider opportunities available. read more

Experts from the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) are using satellite technology to combat the Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus, which poses a threat to banana and plantain crops in Guatemala and Belize. This effort was showcased at the 2024 International Forum on Applied Technology in Musacae,... read more

Z powodu niekorzystnego roku i warunków pogodowych produkcja mandarynek Linhai z Taizhou w Zhejiang, w Chinach znacząco zmniejszyła się w tym sezonie. "W porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym obfitym plonem, produkcja spadła o prawie 50%, podobnie jak dwa lata temu", powiedział pan Feng z Taizhou... read more

Colliers has announced the availability of two macadamia orchards, Winfield and Miara, located in Bundaberg, Australia. Positioned on 1,512ha, these orchards are recognized for their productivity and strategic location in one of Australia's leading macadamia production areas. The sale, managed by… read more

Hort Innovation and Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have launched the Developing Orchardists of the Future pilot program under Hort Innovation's Frontiers investment program. This initiative aims to provide advanced professional development opportunities for apple and pear growers in Australia. read more