In an important development for the horticultural sector, the Pak-Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commended the initiation of fruit shipments from Pakistan to Russia. This move is viewed as crucial for the agricultural exports of Pakistan, potentially opening up lucrative markets for
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Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed a method that can accurately measure the amount of carbon stored in bogs. The new method by the
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Ambassador Viktor Biyagov of Armenia visited Schreurs Holland in De Kwakel last Tuesday, March 12, accompanied by his colleague Vrezh Madoyan. The purpose of this visit was to provide the Armenian embassy with a better understanding of the breeding process, emphasizing the importance of plant
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Over 400,000 tulips are beginning to bloom at Hangzhou's Taiziwan Park. About 10 percent of the blossoms, ranging in hues of red, orange, pink and purple, have already burst into bloom beneath towering trees, near quaint ponds, weaving through meadows, and adorning the northern periphery of the
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As the Indian grape season is in full swing, prices for Indian grapes in Europe have fallen significantly, says Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods: "The market in Europe for Indian grapes has crashed; rates have been undergoing a free fall. Within two weeks the
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Te Mata Export's New Zealand apple season is under way with the first picking of their exclusive a1™ variety on 5th February, about a week later than expected. Te Mata predominantly source apples from Hawke's Bay growers whom they have worked in partnership with for many years. The company
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Seedless lemons are slowly taking shelf space away from seeded lemons and drawing the attention of both consumers and chefs worldwide. read more

This season, T&G Global and its independent growers are set to collectively pick over 4m tray carton equivalents (TCEs) of apples, including its premium Jazz and Envy apple brands.   read more

Last year's potato harvest in Russia hit a record high, totalling 8.6 million tons, according to Federal State Statistics Service data, surpassing market demand by a million tons. Experts and industry representatives express concerns that a portion of this surplus might remain unsold. Government… read more

Australia's commercial gardening and nursery sector has, for the first time, gone public with its concerns about Bunnings' market power and how it treats growers — calling for the retailer to face the same scrutiny as Coles and Woolworths. Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) represents the $2.8
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The Red Sea crisis has changed the landscape of Turkish apple export to India, says Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits: "When it comes to the apple trade to India, nothing is as it was before, actually. Ever since the Red Sea crisis the transit times have increased,
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Ambassador Viktor Biyagov of Armenia visited Schreurs Holland in De Kwakel last Tuesday, March 12, accompanied by his colleague Vrezh Madoyan. The purpose of this visit was to provide the Armenian embassy with a better understanding of the breeding process, emphasizing the importance of plant
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Ocean Network Express is pleased to announce the opening of its West Asia Regional Headquarters in Dubai. This strategic move aims to accelerate ONE's growth and expand its presence in the rapidly developing markets of the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and East Africa. The West Asia Regional… read more

Iran’s recent imposition of export duties on apples, effective from March 20, 2024, for a three-month duration, is poised to intensify the already strained global fresh apple market dynamics, EastFruit highlights. This move is anticipated to play into the hands of Southern Hemisphere exporters. read more

Egypt and Morocco have emerged as significant forces in the international frozen berry market, consistently ranking among the top five global exporters of frozen strawberries. These North African nations primarily serve the European Union market, yet they are progressively broadening their
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In Jammu, the Director of Agriculture inaugurated the first harvest of the Himsona tomato variety, marking an important moment for horticulture in the region. This new variety is anticipated to revolutionize tomato cultivation, offering a higher yield and better resistance to diseases. The
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The 35 degrees Celsius being measured outside the SECC convention center, where the Hortex trade show currently takes place, is a direct example of why greenhouse techniques can improve the availability of fresh produce in Vietnam. The temperature, combined with the lack of fresh water and,
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Millions of vines are being destroyed in Australia and tens of millions more have to be uprooted to stop overproduction, reports The Republic. read more

Australia's commercial gardening and nursery sector has, for the first time, gone public with its concerns about Bunnings' market power and how it treats growers — calling for the retailer to face the same scrutiny as Coles and Woolworths. Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) represents the $2.8
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The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) hosted its General Meeting during the AIPH Spring Meeting in the Expo 2023 Doha Qatar Congress Centre on 6 March. As the world's champion for the power of plants, AIPH has been supporting grower associations since 1948. AIPH Members
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