Blue Maldiva, a jumbo blueberry variety developed by Planasa, is being cultivated in various regions with different agronomic conditions. Growers in Mexico and China are sharing their experiences regarding productivity, fruit size, and crop management performance in their specific environments. In Ahualulco, Mexico,
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Chinese companies have joined forces to advance the protection of patented flower varieties through collaboration.
2026-02-11 00:00
Yunnan, as the largest fresh-cut flower production base in China, leads the nation in both annual output value and market share. Rose production is particularly prominent in the region. Efforts are being made to promote the widespread adoption of new flower varieties and to protect the legitimate rights and interests of flower producers.
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The tariffs pose a threat to the Colombian flower industry during the Valentine's Day rush.
2026-02-11 00:00
Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening to wilt the romance for the world's second-largest flower exporter. Colombia, which trails only the Netherlands in global exports, shipped approximately 65,000 tons of...
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Hort Innovation is coming back to Korea for the "Taste the Wonders of Australia" campaign.
2026-02-10 23:00
Hort Innovation will be returning to Korea for the eighth Taste the Wonders of Australia campaign in February 2026, as part of the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group.
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T&G has won a legal battle in a Chinese court regarding the intellectual property rights of the Envy apple.
2026-02-10 10:00
The New Zealand company T&G Global has announced that it has achieved another important legal victory, as a Chinese court has upheld its intellectual property rights for the apple variety Scilate, which is marketed under the Envy brand.
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Nippon Agriculture has raised ¥1.3 billion in equity financing.
2026-02-10 07:00
Japan's Nippon Agriculture has secured around ¥1.3 billion in a Series C extension round by issuing new shares to investors such as Suzuyo & Co, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, and DG Resona Ventures.
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Nonsan strawberries are being showcased in Indonesia.
2026-02-10 03:00
Jakarta hosted the second edition of the Nonsan Strawberry Festival as part of efforts to strengthen international cooperation between Jakarta and Nonsan, Korea.
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Verena Cunningham joins IFPA A-NZ to lead the New Zealand strategy.
2026-02-10 02:00
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"Nasze eksportowane melony wodne do krajów Zatoki Perskiej potroiły się przed Ramadanem"
2026-02-10 00:00
Eksport arbuzów z Indii do państw Zatoki Perskiej jest silny w tym sezonie, ponieważ rolnicy z kluczowych regionów zaplanowali podaży na potrzeby świąteczne w Zatoce, co znacząco zwiększyło zarówno produkcję, jak i wolumeny eksportu - powiedziała Swapna Jarag z Grow India Import Export, eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych. "Nasze przesyłki odnotowały solidny wzrost o 50%"
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"Hybrydowe odmiany zwiększają eksport kapusty z Bangladeszu do Azji"
2026-02-10 00:00
"Bangladesh's fresh cabbage exports reached 15,700 MT worth USD 3.6 million in FY 2024-25, driven by Asian demand and better quality standards," says Md. Irfan of R S Enterprise. "After limited early-year shipments, this sharp growth reflects improved post-harvest handling and rising buyer demands."
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Interflora Australia has launched a Valentine's Day campaign.
2026-02-10 00:00
Interflora Australia has launched a Valentine's Day campaign with bold, modern, headline-led creative aimed at connecting with today's flower-buying audience. The updated campaign features the iconic gold logo, the traditional red rose, and a fresh, contemporary visual identity.
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Syria's Tartous citrus production has reached 146,000 tons.
2026-02-10 00:00
Citrus production in Syria's coastal Tartous province continues to be a key aspect of the local agricultural economy, with annual output estimated at around 146,000 tons, as reported by provincial agriculture officials. Approximately 9,200 hectares of land in the province are dedicated to citrus tree cultivation.
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The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand continues to be one of the country's most valuable horticultural sectors. In the 2024/2025 season, the industry set a new record for global sales and direct returns to producers, thanks to high production volumes and the global marketing efforts of its main company, Zespri.
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Ukrainian winter onions are entering export markets.
2026-02-10 00:00
Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities.
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South Korea has granted market access to South African table grapes.
2026-02-10 00:00
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly.
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International boycotts are paralyzing Israeli agriculture.
2026-02-10 00:00
The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges...
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The increase in fruit exports has helped the Philippines to reduce its agricultural trade deficit.
2026-02-09 06:00
The Philippines ended 2025 with a much smaller agricultural trade deficit in December, thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits. This, coupled with reduced imports, helped alleviate pressure on the country's external accounts.
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India is striving for self-sufficiency in the production of fresh fruits and vegetables.
2026-02-09 05:00
India’s Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced that the country has set a target to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers and to stop importing them within.
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Chilean plums have entered the market, while the prices of Australian green grapes continue to be high.
2026-02-09 00:00
Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box.
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Before the Pongal festival, prices of flowers and fruits rose significantly on Wednesday in Tiruchy, with vendors citing a shortage of supply as one of the reasons for the price increase. Flower prices remained low until Monday but began to rise from Tuesday as expected.
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