The Australian kiwi supply has been abundant this season, with volumes higher than last year. "The quality has been excellent this season," said Susan Lewis from Murray Bros. "We are observing more green kiwifruit in the Australian market than the gold varieties." Murray Bros supplies Zespri Gold. read more

Hort Innovation has made available the most up-to-date and comprehensive consumer data on Australian fruits, vegetables, and nuts through a new platform called Hort IQ. read more

The 2023/2024 season marks a significant change, as Hortgro, the industry association of deciduous producers, has expanded its market development to new regions such as the USA, India, and the Middle East. This strategic move aims to further penetrate the markets. read more

Stacked Farm's first fully automated robotic vertical farm on the Gold Coast, Australia has reached full production as the company looks to expand further. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has released its post-harvest crop estimate for the 2024 season, forecasting an 11 percent decrease in TCEs (tray carton equivalents) for export. read more

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail have caused significant damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears have been particularly affected. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest have been reported. read more

At the end of May 2024, EastFruit reported on the delayed start of the stone fruit harvest season in Central Asian countries. The spring of 2024 was unusually cool and rainy, causing delays in the ripening of many fruits, such as cherries, and also negatively impacting their quality. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia continues to increase. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, including 1,985.7 tons of young potatoes. These are the largest potato deliveries from China since. read more

Trzy zwycięzców wyłoniono podczas Hackathonu Innowacji Rolniczych, który odbył się w regionie Niniwa w Iraku. Miejscowe MŚP Nabu, BSF i Aero Plant wyróżniły się pomysłami na rozwiązanie wyzwań związanych z niedoborem wody i zrównoważoną uprawą rolną spowodowaną malejącym poziomem wód. read more

Rolnicy w obwodzie wołgogradzkim, Rosja, borykają się z katastrofalną suszą, która zagraża zniszczeniem znacznej części ich upraw. Plantatorzy warzyw nie mają środków do nawadniania pól, ich jedyną nadzieją jest deszcz, który nie jest spodziewany w najbliższym czasie. Sytuacja na polach jest. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia is on the rise. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, with 1,985.7 tons being young potatoes. This marks the largest potato deliveries from China to Russia in recent times. read more

Seeka Limited announces the successful completion of the 2024 harvest in Australia. A total of 4.5 million kilograms of fruit, including kiwifruit, Nashi pears, European pears, jujubes, and plums, have been packed. Kiwifruit volumes have improved by 161% compared to last year, reaching 2.2 million kilograms. read more

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu is taking place in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. The exhibition began on April 26th and will run for 186 days until October 28th. It comprises one main venue and four sub-venues. On June 1st, media representatives from... read more

Niektrzy pracodawcy w Nowej Zelandii, którzy uczestniczą w programie Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE), chcą wprowadzenia zmian ze względu na koszty. Taka ocena pochodzi od badaczki z Australian National University, Charlotte Bedford, która stwierdziła, że wsparcie dla programu pozostaje wysokie, ale istnieją pewne elementy wewnątrz niego, które wymagają poprawy. read more

A 59-year-old Japanese man was arrested for hitting his 62-year-old wife on the head with a banana peel. The incident, reported by gazeta.ru via Mothership, occurred after the man, intoxicated and upset over a neighbor's parking, lashed out at his wife when she tried to calm him. read more

Moldova exported over 3,522,000 rose cuttings between 2022 and 2024. The main export destinations include Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Turkey, Poland, Romania, and Uzbekistan. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) released this information today. Farmers from the Dobrogea Veche village in the north were involved in this export activity. read more

New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has announced an 11% decrease in TCEs (Tray Carton Equivalents) for exports after the industry body's post-harvest crop estimate. Export TCEs are projected to decrease from 21.2 million, as calculated in January 2024, to 18.9 million post-harvest due to... read more

Tajikistan has become a leader in organic farming within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Agricultural products grown in Tajikistan are regarded as the cleanest in terms of environmental impact among CIS countries. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, 1.4% of read more

Belgium: Despite a sharp rise in profits, Colruyt remains cautious. Colruyt Group's revenue increased by 11.9% to 10.8 billion euros last fiscal year. Operating profit surged by 67.2% to 470 million euros, and net profit by 78.1% to 357 million euros. Colruyt Group continues to maintain a very cautious outlook for this year. read more

The provincial government of Catanduanes and the Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) are collaborating to modernize the local agricultural industry by setting up two new facilities that will efficiently supply seedlings to farmers. In a phone interview on Tuesday, the Catanduanes Provincial... read more