During the State Visit to the UK, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan visited the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to commemorate the long-standing collaboration between Kew, Japan, and the Japanese Royal Family. The visit aimed to deepen understanding of the scientific and conservation initiatives shared between the UK and Japan. read more

W tym roku w maju Rosja importowała z Turcji 5600 ton pomarańczy, mandarynek, grejpfrutów i cytryn, co oznacza spadek o połowę w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami. RIA Novosti informuje, że import pomarańczy drastycznie zmalał do 77 ton rocznie, stanowiąc zaledwie 1% importu z Turcji w porównaniu do 10% zeszłego roku. Import mandarynek read more

During a meeting with a central team at the Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), onion farmers expressed their concerns regarding the existing export regulations. They requested the removal of the minimum export price (MEP) set at US$550 per ton, as well as the additional 40% duty. read more

Apricots are grown in different countries, contributing to a global production of 3.9 million tonnes. This production serves various markets by providing the fruit in fresh, dried, and processed forms. Turkey is the top producer, with an annual output of 800,000 metric tons. read more

Hanife Aydin (49), a mother of 3 living in Samsun, plans to invest 3.4 million TL with the grant support of 1.1 million TL received from the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK) in 2023. Hanife Aydin resides in the 19 Mayis district of Samsun. read more

Pod nadzorem Rosselkhoznadzoru w czerwcu 2024 roku do regionu Czelabińskiego w Rosji dotarło 904 partii produktów roślinnych. Obejmowały one 14 400 ton owoców, warzyw i melonów, a także 158 700 sztuk produktów kwiatowych, importowanych z Kazachstanu, Kirgistanu, Uzbekistanu, Tadżykistanu,... read more

Efforts are being made to strengthen the significant horticultural trade partnership between Australia and Japan through a series of inbound and outbound trade activities. read more

Peru will be able to export table grapes by air to the Chinese market thanks to an agreement reached during the visit of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, to China. "Peru is one of the world's main exporters of table grapes, blueberries, avocados, and mangoes. The government's objective is to increase trade opportunities and strengthen economic ties with China," said Boluarte. read more

While the West Coast is experiencing a heat wave, the East Coast is also facing challenging weather conditions, including a heat wave. Neil Mazal from East Coast Farms & Vegetables stated, "The high temperatures have had a significant impact on the markets. Georgia and South Carolina have been particularly affected by the excessive heat." read more

According to Armenpress, Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan stated at a press conference that an average of 58% of Armenia's agri-food products are exported to Russia. He was addressing the issue of export diversification. Khojoyan also mentioned that in 2024, four international exhibitions were... read more

According to the OECD and FAO, India is on track to surpass China as the primary driver of growth in global agricultural demand in the next decade. Their estimates suggest that global consumption of agricultural products will increase by 1.1%, with nearly 94% of this increase attributed to India. read more

The remains of a framed piped structure in the municipal plot near Gandhi Market at Viragupettai are the only evidence of a greenhouse that used to operate in that location. read more

76 companies operating in 37 municipalities in the provinces of Cuneo, Turin, and Alessandria, with 72,000 insects released in just a few hours: these are the numbers of the field release operation of natural enemies of the brown marmorated stink bug carried out recently by Coldiretti Cuneo technicians. read more

ZimTrade and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) have established a partnership with the goal of strengthening trade relations and expanding the range of products and services traded between Zimbabwe and Turkey. TIM serves as the central organization representing more than 140,000 exporters from 61 associations. read more

From September 26 to 28, 2024, members of the BDC can exchange and gather information on important issues in mushroom production in Lohne, Lower Saxony. Participants can look forward to a travel report about the HLP/ESSMI excursion to China. The main topics of the event will focus on read more

Throughout 2024, Russia has experienced a significant increase in prices for various types of fruits and vegetables, surpassing the usual seasonal fluctuations, according to a report by Izvestia citing statistical data from Rusprodsoyuz. In particular, the price of apples increased by 30 percent, reaching 159.8 rubles per. read more

The apple production in India is expected to be lower this year, although some areas have shown an increase compared to the previous season, according to Mudasir Tak, founder of the Indian apple grower Pinevalley Agrifarms. Tak stated, "The local apple production in India this year is lower for traditional orchards." read more

In Varese, northern Italy, a woman reported an artichoke explosion while cutting the vegetable. This surprising phenomenon has occurred before in Italy, causing concern and leading to the removal of artichokes from markets. Exploding artichokes are linked to ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer… read more

Brazil holds the third position globally in fruit production, only surpassed by China and India. The fruit sector contributes to 16% of the total agribusiness workforce, as reported by the Brazilian Association of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas). Carlos Fávaro, the Minister of Agriculture read more

The Indian agritech company Superplum has recently launched in the local market perfectly ripe mangoes, ready to be consumed. Thanks to the state-of-the-art automated ripening plants, without the use of carbides, Superplum ensures a supply of ready-to-eat fruits. read more