Two years after Varroa destructor was first detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle, leading to its spread throughout New South Wales, beekeepers all over Australia are bracing for the inevitable spread of the pest. This situation impacts not only commercial beekeepers, but also read more

Agricultural experts from Pakistan, as well as their counterparts from Egypt, Nepal, and Mongolia, are taking part in the International Training Workshop on Kiwi Industrial Technology in Cangxi, Sichuan province. This initiative aims to transfer advanced techniques for kiwifruit cultivation. read more

Customs authorities in Karachi, Pakistan, thwarted a drug smuggling attempt at the International Mail Office in Jinnah International Airport. The operation was carried out based on accurate intelligence, resulting in the interception of an EMS parcel from Bangkok, Thailand, falsely labeled as 'Fresh'. read more

In order to boost India's agricultural sector, the Union Cabinet approved seven major projects with a combined investment of Rs 13,966 crore on Monday. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a press briefing, where he outlined the government's commitment to advancing the agricultural industry. read more

Jingold has been on a business trip to Hong Kong since yesterday until September 6 for the new edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, a key showcase for the fresh produce and fruit business in the Asian market. The company, a global leader in the production and marketing of quality kiwis. read more

W ostatnich latach CBI i partnerzy zakończyli projekty w sektorach oliwy z oliwek, odzieży oraz świeżych owoców i warzyw w Jordanii. Projekty miały na celu ustanowienie zrównoważonych łańcuchów wartości, wprowadzenie innowacyjnej technologii oraz pomoc w eksplorowaniu możliwości na rynku Unii Europejskiej (UE). Oto pięć read more

Kay Bee Exports recently sent the first air shipment of Indian pomegranates to Australia following the irradiation protocol. "Market access for whole pomegranate fruits from India to Australia has been available for quite some time. However, the initially approved protocol was the in-transit cold storage." read more

The Cook Government has allocated $1.2 million towards a national initiative aimed at enhancing premium fruit production through the adoption of sustainable, high-yield orchard practices. This endeavor is being carried out at the Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute, with the goal of improving fruit quality and quantity. read more

Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliev, explained which types of apples will disappear from the country's market due to a newly introduced ban on their importation. Speaking to the Senate, the minister clarified that the ban only applies to apples transported by road. "A... read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh has implemented a reduction in import taxes on onions, potatoes, and pesticides to stabilize their market prices. This fiscal adjustment, as outlined in a recent press release, will be in effect until November 30, 2024. read more

The Asia Fruit Awards 2024 were won by Australian Avocados' international marketing campaign, leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries. The winners were announced during a presentation. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's tomato exports reached a value of $177 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), making tomatoes the second most exported agricultural commodity. read more

In Islamabad, Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, met with the Council for Agriculture and Food Processing to discuss enhancing Pakistan's export capabilities in this sector. The discussion with the Council for Agriculture and Food Processing emphasized Pakistan's potential to... read more

W odpowiedzi na niepewności związane z importem zagranicznych warzyw, japońskie firmy spożywcze coraz częściej pozyskują warzywa wewnętrzne. Ministerstwo rolnictwa Japonii zauważyło, że przez ostatnie dwadzieścia lat import stanowił około 30 procent... read more

New Zealand is currently seen as an exception in the global shipping industry, struggling with accommodating the growing size of cargo vessels at many of its ports. This issue is linked to the better fuel efficiency and lower environmental impact of larger vessels. read more

Established celery growers in New Zealand are facing an uncertain future, with ongoing reports of receiving payments that are below the cost of production for almost a year. According to Stats NZ, celery prices in July saw a 56 percent decline compared to the previous year. This situation, while read more

Local exporters in Bangladesh have reached out to several government agencies, such as the ministries of commerce and agriculture, as well as Biman Bangladesh Airlines, requesting a reduction in cargo rates and an increase in cargo space allocation for exporting fresh vegetables and fruits. read more

Rząd Australii Zachodniej inwestuje 1,2 miliona dolarów w krajowy projekt mający na celu zwiększenie produkcji wysokiej jakości owoców dla konsumentów poprzez wykorzystanie zrównoważonych i wysoce wydajnych sadów. Badania prowadzone w Instytucie Badań Ogrodniczych Manjimup rządu stanowego skupiają się na zwiększeniu produkcji jabłek... read more

Super Typhoon Yagi is approaching the city of Hong Kong, causing adjustments to the opening hours of the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica. The doors were opened an hour earlier to allow exhibitors and attendees more time to meet up, as the outlook for the day and the rest of the week remains uncertain. read more

The central Chinese province of Hunan has been assisting in the delivery of fresh flowers from Kenya to customers all across China, and even to Uzbekistan, as the country continues to increase its imports from the continent. Hunan, being one of China's most active provinces in Sino-African trade, has the capacity to import. read more