Asia & Oceania

Russian phytosanitary authorities have rejected two citrus shipments from Morocco at the port of St. Petersburg following inspection findings. A 48.4-tonne consignment of lemons and oranges was denied entry after inspectors identified discrepancies between product labeling and the information provided. read more

The apple harvest at Golden Bay Fruit in New Zealand's South Island started a few days later than last year. The weather has been good, and the fruit is looking very good. "The colour, quality, and skin finish are excellent," said Patrick Meikle, Chief Commercial Officer at Golden Bay Fruit. "We" read more

Niedawna holenderska misja handlowa do Uzbekistanu otworzyła rzeczywisty dialog między producentami hortikultury z Uzbekistanu a holenderskimi firmami, skupiający się na technologii, lepszym materiale siewnym i gotowych do eksportu produkcji - mówi Furkat Alimukhamedov z Netherlands Fruit Solutions Uzbekistan. read more

W styczniu Rosja stała się największym importerem śliwek z Holandii według danych Eurostatu. Import wyniósł 895 700 euro w styczniu, co stanowi wzrost sześciokrotny w porównaniu do grudnia, kiedy zakupy wynosiły 153 100 euro. Ten wzrost spowodował, że Rosja przesunęła się z trzeciego na pierwsze miejsce wśród wiodących. read more

For the New Zealand salad leaf producer LeaderBrand, the decision to acquire a laser weeder was not just a simple calculation of replacing manual weeding with automation. According to General Manager of Farming Gordon McPhail, "Some people may be very one-dimensional: Right, I spend read more

Australia and the European Union have finalized negotiations on a free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on most agricultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, once it is implemented. The agreement will enable 98 per cent of Australian goods to enter the EU without duties, including fruits and vegetables. read more

Xinjiang is boosting its position as one of China's major winter blueberry production centers by focusing on large-scale greenhouse cultivation, developing cold chain infrastructure, and ensuring high-quality premium fruit. A new project in Moyu County, valued at RMB 660 million ($95.5 million), exemplifies the region's commitment to protected cultivation. read more

International airfreight rates have increased by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war, raising the risk of prices approaching Covid-era levels. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, rates from Shanghai to Dubai have... read more

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Philippine banana exporters have started targeting key markets like Japan and Korea to absorb some of the excess volume usually taken up by the Middle East. read more

Produce Plus is launching The Produce Plus Podcast, a new platform for insider analysis, news, and perspectives on the key issues in the fresh produce industry of Australia and New Zealand. read more

Australia's fresh fruit and vegetable industry has called on state and federal governments to take additional steps after the recent national cabinet meeting focused on Australia's national, coordinated response to bolster fuel security and enhance supply chain resilience. read more

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The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) reported that the rose sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing strong growth, with annual production increasing by over 15 percent due to rising global demand. This sector generates significant economic returns for small-scale farmers. read more

Uzbekistan and Italy have reached agreements on the employment of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector after a meeting held in Tashkent. The negotiations included representatives from migration and agricultural authorities, as well as industry stakeholders. A cooperation agreement was reached. read more

When the war broke out, there were fewer than twenty containers of Sapex pomegranates in total, marking the start of the pomegranate season, scattered across three vessels en route to the Strait of Hormuz. "Most of the affected vessels were rerouted to India, where they were unloaded. read more

A farmer in India is working on developing a mango variety that can produce fruit multiple times per year in order to extend availability beyond the traditional season. Shree Kishan Suman, who is based near Kota, initially grew wheat and rice but switched to alternative crops due to unstable returns. read more

After a successful lychee harvest in 2024, 2025 is being considered a "low-yield year." Reports from key lychee-producing areas like Hainan and Guangdong suggest that there has been poor overall flowering of lychee trees this year, leading to an anticipated significant decrease in production. The market in general is expected to be affected. read more

The National Farmers' Federation has expressed its approval of the Federal Government's decision to create a fertiliser taskforce, provide fertiliser underwriting, and postpone the gradual shift to full cost recovery for export regulatory services until 1 July 2027. The transition was initially scheduled to occur before this date. read more