Asia & Oceania

The New Zealand Rural Land Company (NZL) has completed the purchase of a 47-hectare piece of high-quality horticultural land located in Roxburgh East, Otago. This area is currently being used for apple orchards and has been leased to SI Orchards under a 30-year agreement. read more

Rząd Malezji przeznaczył 12 milionów ringgitów (około 2,55 miliona dolarów amerykańskich) na rok 2025, aby ulepszyć i zmodernizować łańcuch dostaw cebuli, osiągnąć samowystarczalność w produkcji cebuli oraz zmniejszyć zależność od importu. Inicjatywa została ogłoszona przez dyrektora generalnego Departamentu Rolnictwa. read more

Colombia is facing a challenge with the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungal disease, which poses a threat to its significant banana exports. TR4 is a disease caused by the Fusarium fungus and was initially identified in Asia in the 1990s before reaching Colombia in 2019, establishing its presence in all major banana-producing regions. read more

Victoria Nursery and Garden Institute is offering courses on the handling and transport of chemicals this December. AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases. Learn the skills and knowledge needed to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests. read more

At the end of 2024, the country experienced a significant decline in potato harvest, as acknowledged by the Minister of Agriculture, Oksana Lut, during a government meeting. She stated that the harvest campaign produced approximately 7 million tons of potatoes, which is nearly 20% lower than the. read more

Holenderscy pionierzy zrównoważonej uprawy szklarniowej twierdzą, że zaawansowana technologia jest kluczem do efektywnego dostarczania wysokiej jakości owoców i warzyw, zarówno na rynek krajowy, jak i zagraniczny. read more

From November 13th to 22nd, the Dutch greenhouse experts from HortiRoad2India will be back in India to promote collaboration on sustainable food systems with innovative solutions. The delegation will participate in the Krishi Bharat Conference in Lucknow and... read more

This objective takes into account the fact that a new market has been tapped, such as Ecuador, which is already being supplied by production from northern Peru, and that there are other markets like Asia, especially Japan, which opened in 2023, where a learning process has taken place. read more

The Kiwifruit company Zespri has reintroduced its award-winning Fruit Pillbox pack concept to retailers in Singapore in an effort to promote consumer health and revive the country's tradition of eating fruit after dinner, which has apparently declined. read more

On 8 November, Todd McClay, New Zealand Minister of Trade, Grahame Morton, New Zealand Ambassador to China, and a delegation of representatives from the New Zealand government and enterprises visited Joy Wing Mau Group. They were warmly received by Jason Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Joy Wing Mau. read more

Thailand is enhancing its policies to ensure the safety and quality of fruits and vegetables for both domestic consumption and international markets, as announced by the Department of Agricultural Extension. The Agricultural Research and Development Office, Region 6, in Chanthaburi, held a meeting. read more

Rekordowa liczba australijskich firm wzięła udział i pozyskała kontrakty na siódmym Chińskim Międzynarodowym Expo Importowym, co podkreśla rosnące zainteresowanie chińskich konsumentów wysokiej jakości produktami i nowymi możliwościami dla australijskich towarów. "Delegacja australijska na tegorocznym CIIE była. read more

According to projections, China's production of apples, pears, and table grapes is expected to moderately increase to 48 million metric tons (MMT), 20.2 MMT, and 14.2 MMT, respectively, in marketing year 2024/25. It is anticipated that with the rise in domestic production, imports of table grapes will continue to decrease. On the other hand, there may be a rebound in apple imports due to increased diversity. read more

The relationship between China and various countries has had a significant impact on global markets, as demonstrated by the California pistachio industry and Chile's cherry exports. California farmers have experienced rising profits from pistachio production due to increased demand from China. Similarly, Chilean... read more

The marketing of Fioretto cauliflower, produced by Tokita Sementi Italia SRL, a Japanese seed company and cultivated by Sipo, has begun. "We are excited to announce that Fioretto is now available for purchase. It is a truly innovative brassica that consists of a variety of very sweet cauliflowers with elongated shapes." read more

In this context, external factors such as port congestion in Asia and strikes in the United States are generating a domino effect that goes far beyond Chilean borders, indicated María Cecilia Ríos, Administrative Manager of [organization name]. read more

In Sri Lanka, the coconut industry is currently facing a decline, with annual production decreasing from three billion to 2.85 billion nuts. This drop has been linked to inconsistent fertilizer policies implemented by previous governments, as highlighted by the chairman of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), Shantha. read more

W Bangladeshu cena ziemniaków znacząco wzrosła, przewyższając cenę ryżu, podstawowego zboża. Na rynkach w Dhace ziemniaki kosztują od 65 do 70 tak (około 0,76 do 0,82 USD), a ceny osiągają od 75 do 80 tak (około 0,88 do 0,94 USD) w pobliskich miejscowościach. read more

China, as the world's leading producer of potatoes, cultivates nearly 100 million metric tons annually on around 5 million hectares of land. In an interview with China Daily, Simon Heck, the director-general of the International Potato Center (CIP), emphasized the country's advantageous position for year-round production. read more

Siódma Chińska Międzynarodowa Wystawa Importu (CIIE) odbyła się w Szanghaju od 5 do 10 listopada. Około 3496 wystawców z 129 krajów wzięło udział w targach, a hodowcy kwiatów i warzyw z całego świata zaprezentowali kilka nowych odmian. Top Flower, holenderska firma lilii, była jedną z wystawiających się firm.

The 7th China International Import Exhibition (CIIE) was held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th. About 3496 exhibitors from 129 countries attended the show, and flower and vegetable breeders from all over the world showcased several new varieties. Top Flower, a Dutch lily company, was one of the exhibitors. read more