The Department of Agriculture Leh took a step towards advancing local farming practices by organizing a one-day Farmer Exposure Tour for farmers from the Durbuk and Nyoma blocks. The event, held on September 6, was inaugurated by Chief Agriculture Officer Thinles Dawa and aimed to introduce the farmers to new and innovative farming techniques. read more

Asian currencies experienced a downturn, with the Philippine peso falling by 0.5% against the stable US dollar. The anticipation of the release of US inflation data on Wednesday has created a cautious atmosphere among investors in Asia. The Philippine peso, as well as the South Korean won and... read more

The agri-food company Bollo Natural Fruit has participated in the latest edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, held in Hong Kong between September 4 and 6. An appointment

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W odpowiedzi na zniszczenia spowodowane przez tajfun Yagi na północy Wietnamu, które skutkowały zniszczeniem znacznej części produkcji rolnej, supermarkety w regionie zwiększyły swoje zakupy warzyw i owoców z centralnej i południowej części kraju. read more

Eksport cebuli do Indonezji ma zostać wznowiony bez konieczności wcześniejszej fumigacji bromkiem metylu przed wysyłką, po udanych negocjacjach. Wcześniej, w grudniu 2023 roku, wprowadzenie regulacji przez indonezyjskich urzędników, które wymagało tej fumigacji, spowodowało zatrzymanie eksportu. Ten okres przerwy miał wpływ na... read more

W ciągu pierwszych siedmiu miesięcy Wietnam zanotował wzrost eksportu duriana na rynki, takie jak Tajlandia, Hongkong i Korea Południowa, z dwucyfrowym wzrostem rok do roku. Chiny nadal pozostają głównym rynkiem, z eksportem zwiększającym się o prawie 53% do 1,47 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. read more

In the first half of this year, Kazakhstan imported over 400,000 tons of fruit and berries, marking a 33.8% increase from last year, with a total value of $234.1 million. Apple imports saw a significant rise to 94,000 tons, with Poland maintaining its position as the top source. Pear imports doubled to 23,500 tons, primarily. read more

The new season for fragrant pears from Shanxi, China, started in August. This year, prolonged high temperatures during the growing season have resulted in a decrease in the total production of fragrant and Gong pears. However, the percentage of high-quality, ready-to-market fruits has increased in Shanxi. read more

Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand company and a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, will be present on September 14th and 15th at Punta Marina (Ravenna) at the Kalemana Festival, the largest Italian experience festival that combines yoga, sports, and wellness. This event is now in its third year. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, which took place in Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, attracted 280 Chinese exhibitors, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Exhibitors from different Chinese regions, such as Sichuan, Hebei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi, displayed a diverse array of products. Many exhibitors offered... read more

Frutadeli, one of the main producers and exporters of bananas in Ecuador, continues to excel in the global banana market. While Ecuador may not be the largest banana producer in the world, it is the leading exporter known for the quality of its fruit. According to CEO Sandra Monroy, Frutadeli has read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) welcomes the official launch of the Federal Parliamentary Friends of Fresh Produce, a new bipartisan group established to support and advocate for Australia's fresh produce industry. The launch event, to be held at Parliament House on Wednesday. read more

Passion fruits have been added to the list of Vietnamese fruits officially exported to Australia, becoming the fifth type of fruit to be included after mangoes, longans, lychees, and dragon fruits. The announcement was made during a ceremony on September 9, held by the Plant Protection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri and its shipping partner ANL – a part of CMA CGM – have initiated a feasibility study to explore the potential for a low-emissions corridor between New Zealand and Belgium. read more

Rachel Depree, Executive Officer Sustainability at Zespri, says that shipping plays a crucial role in New Zealand's export-oriented economy, as it transports 99% of the country's trade volume and about 80% of its value. "Low-emission shipping is read more

Rachel Depree, Executive Officer Sustainability at Zespri, says that shipping plays a crucial role in New Zealand's export-oriented economy, as it transports 99% of New Zealand's trade volume and around 80% of its value. "Low-emission shipping is" read more

Australia and Vietnam have aimed to boost trade between the two countries through a new bilateral agricultural agreement that allows for the export of Australian plums to Vietnam and Vietnamese passionfruit to Australia. read more

Over 750 major fruit and vegetable companies from over 40 countries and regions participated in the 17th Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Hong Kong on 4-6 September. Among them, Joy Wing Mau, China's top fruit company, was awarded Importer of the Year at the 2024 Asia Fruit Awards. read more

South Korea has recently experienced a significant rise in summer temperatures, with a recent report suggesting a move towards a tropical climate. This change is projected to have a significant effect on the country's agricultural industry, introducing the concept of "heatflation," which refers to... read more

New Zealand Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey recently hosted an event to support the launch of a feasibility study for establishing a low-emission shipping route between Tauranga and Zeebrugge in Belgium, via the Panama Canal. The study was commissioned by Zespri and is a key initiative for promoting sustainable shipping practices. read more