Asia & Oceania

Several thousand potato farmers in Lalmonirhat and adjacent districts in northern Bangladesh have expressed concerns over the high prices of potato seeds impacting this season's cultivation. Atoar Rahaman, a farmer from the Mostofi Bazar area in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila, highlighted the issue. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone niedawno przez badaczy z College of Arts and Sciences na Uniwersytecie Indiany w Bloomington oraz Szkoły Sztuk Wyzwolonych na Uniwersytecie Indiany w Indianapolis podkreśla potencjalne korzyści z wprowadzenia europejskiego systemu certyfikacji dla lokalnych produktów spożywczych, znanego jako "Oznaczenie Geograficzne" (GI). read more

Wolumen przywozu wiśni znacząco wzrósł, co spowodowało gwałtowny spadek cen w porównaniu z ubiegłym tygodniem. To pobudziło aktywność na rynku. Na przykład odmiana Santina o specyfikacji 2,5 kg 2J jest teraz wyceniana na około 350–380 jenów za skrzynkę, podczas gdy dwie w jednej specyfikacji 2J. read more

Oishii has announced that it will introduce its popular Koyo Berry to Harris Teeter locations in the DMV area, expanding its presence along the East Coast. This announcement follows Oishii's recent expansion into Chicago. The Koyo Berry, which translates to "elated" in Japanese, was launched in February. read more

The horticulture sector in New Zealand is expected to benefit from the recent free trade agreements with the Gulf states, according to Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg. Grigg emphasized the importance of the free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership. read more

The previous week at the 7th China International Import Expo, Avocados Australia signed a AUD $300 million purchase agreement with Shanghai Huizhan. The organization also signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with important entities to facilitate future trade. read more

The peak industry body for Australia's certified organic industry has raised concerns about a proposal to eliminate labeling requirements for gene-edited products. They argue that this move would decrease transparency for consumers and raise the risk of unintentional contamination in the strictly non-GMO organic sector. read more

Vietnam's export portfolio to the US has witnessed significant contributions from other agricultural sectors such as cashews, pepper, fruits, and vegetables. Remarkably, cashew exports have increased to over $871 million, showing a 33 percent rise, while pepper exports have surged to $300 million, up. read more

In order to stymulate agricultural exports, Chinese company Zhengzhou Chen's Sun has expressed interest in investing in durian cultivation and processing in Cambodia. This matter was a major point of discussion during a meeting on November 6, 2024, between Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Xuemei Chen, Chairman of... read more

Farmers in Chandpur, Bangladesh, are now concentrating on early winter vegetable cultivation and Boro crop cultivation as part of their recovery efforts from recent natural disasters, such as floods. The district's eight upazilas experienced substantial agricultural losses caused by floods, prolonged water-logging, and heavy rainfall. read more

The Asian bug is now a constant negative factor in our orchards and controlling this insect seems to be increasingly complex. Veneto orchards have been particularly targeted this year; despite the season appearing promising in terms of volumes and quality. read more

Oishii has announced that it will introduce its highly sought-after Koyo Berry to Harris Teeter stores in the DMV area, expanding its presence on the East Coast. This announcement follows Oishii's recent expansion into Chicago. The Koyo Berry, which means "elated" in Japanese, was launched in February. read more

Founded in Saudi Arabia, Mirai Solar was established at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) with the aim of harnessing solar energy in areas with ample sunlight. "We initially started in Saudi Arabia because of the natural benefits of sunlight in the region, but as we expanded, the North American market became a focus for us. read more

In Tien Giang, Vietnam, durian farmers are encountering difficulties despite a recent increase in prices, as the off-season harvest is producing significantly lower yields than anticipated. The off-season, which lasts from November to early next year, usually involves intense activity in durian orchards across Cai Be. read more

The mango export season in Israel for 2024 concluded with volumes that were higher than the previous season but still lower than the initial estimate. Nir Harel, Sales Manager at Galilee Export in Israel, mentioned, "This season, our own harvest volumes were higher than last year, but about 20-25% less than what was originally anticipated." read more

The head of Georgia's national grower association believes that the Eastern European nation has the potential to export over 25,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries to markets worldwide by 2028. read more

Australia's Perfection Fresh has partnered with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez to supply Calypso mangoes to the US market, after a successful trial at Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles. read more

According to local daily The Star, the Malaysian government has allocated RM12 million (US$2.69 million) in 2025 to enhance and modernize its onion supply chain. This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on imports. read more

Chiny zmniejszyły import bananów z Filipin w związku z narastającymi napięciami geopolitycznymi na Morzu Południowochińskim, donosi Philippine Star. read more

Avocados Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Products & Animal By-Products at the recent China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, as reported by the South China Morning Post. read more