Asia & Oceania

The leading Australian fresh produce company, Perfection Fresh, has expanded the global distribution of its Calypso mangoes by providing Mexican-grown fruit to the US market in partnership with Campos Borquez, a fourth-generation grower from Sonora. read more

W Gruzji producenci owoców i produktów owocowych zauważyli stłumione zapotrzebowanie na persymony na lokalnym rynku, z wyjątkiem zauważalnego zainteresowania turystów suszonymi persymonami. Gia Ghachava, prowadzący działalność w wiosce Gordi, w regionie Imereti, poświęcił 15 lat na produkcję suszonych. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping has compared China's relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean to a line from an ancient Chinese poem: "True friends always feel close to each other no matter the distance between them." Since taking office, Xi has visited the region five times, meeting with read more

In partnership with Campos Borquez, Perfection Fresh is introducing the Calypso mango, locally grown in Mexico, to provide a mango experience that caters to the needs of consumers, retailers, and growers. Perfection Fresh, Australia's leading fresh produce company, is expanding its global presence by bringing this unique mango variety to the market. read more

The senior official from the Consumer Affairs Ministry in India anticipates that onion prices will continue to decrease as the fresh kharif crop starts to arrive. The current retail price of onions in the country is around ₹54 ($0.64) per kilogram, indicating a decline. read more

Students and faculty members from the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture, Nauni, have brought pride to the university by winning numerous awards at the recently concluded National Conference on Smart Farming Solutions for Ornamental... read more

The Councilor for Agriculture and Environment, Manuel Martínez, has received this group in the Council Chamber where he emphasized that "they are interested from other parts of the world in our system because it is." read more

Vine tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, with additional supplies coming from domestic sources and Turkey. Round tomatoes were mostly sourced from Morocco and Belgium, with fewer imports from Turkey. Cherry tomatoes were predominantly imported from the Netherlands and Italy. read more

The Bafra Plain in Turkey is known for its agricultural productivity, with cauliflower being cultivated on 6,880 hectares and broccoli on 2,428 hectares this season. However, the region experienced a decrease in yield due to excessive rainfall causing winter flooding. read more

Australian vegetable and herb grower Thorndon Park Produce has recently expanded the area dedicated to growing rosemary on their site at Grawler River. "This is a previously unused patch of land along the river border, covering approximately 1/4 of a hectare. We haven't utilized this land before due to its challenging location." read more

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) has launched the One Tambon, One Digital (OTOD) Digital Durian project to enhance the productivity of 8.8 million Thai durian farmers by incorporating digital platforms and innovative technologies. This initiative is focused on standardizing Thai durian production. read more

Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a bushy evergreen shrub or small tree native to the temperate regions of Asia and an economically significant crop in Florida. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, the market value of the ornamental industry in Miami-Dade County was $697 million. read more

The first auction of shares in the MyFarm KiwiFruit Fund in New Zealand concluded with a clearing price of 82 cents per share, as reported by Louise Bignall, the head of client relations at MyFarm. Initially, fund investors were involved in syndicates that owned 17 gold kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty region. read more

Od przeszło dwóch lat trwa eskalacja konfliktu zbrojnego między Rosją a Ukrainą. Po przezwyciężeniu początkowego szoku związanego z nową rzeczywistością wojenną, cywile ukraińscy uczą się żyć w warunkach konfliktu. Jednym z najważniejszych zadań ICRC jest zapewnienie pomocy dotkniętej tym konfliktem populacji.

It has been more than two years since the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict. After getting over the initial shock of the new war reality, Ukrainian civilians are learning to live amid hostilities. One of the most important tasks of the ICRC is to provide the affected population with assistance. read more

The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt and seized over 5 tonnes of garlic that was destined for Bangladesh. The operation took place near the international border in East Khasi Hills, where 5.32 tonnes of garlic were discovered hidden in a jungle area. read more

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

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is improving its support systems for the banana industry in the Philippines, tackling issues like Panama disease and competition from global markets. Agriculture Undersecretary Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero emphasized the importance of these efforts. read more

In the occupied territories of Kherson, Russian forces are preparing to seize not only grain but also vegetables from local farmers. They are establishing a new "state procurement operator" to force farmers to sell their entire vegetable harvest to the state at a fixed price that is below market value. read more

The first batch of fresh spring onions has now hit the market. Japanese short-day onions are being used for local sales and are also being shipped to the Pacific Islands as the current stored crops are expected to be depleted within the next 3-4 weeks. In the Pukekohe region, the main export crops, including both yellow and. read more

With a cultivated area of approximately 10,000 hectares, flowers are the main crop, playing a significant role in the socio-economic development plan of Lam Dong province. Currently, in preparation for the most important crop of the year - the Tet flower crop, farmers here have already planted seeds and... read more