The Izmir province in Turkey is helping the Black Sea province of Samsun to increase its exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, as reported by Turkish Agri News. read more

The program is being carried out in the five Pacific island countries of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Tonga, according to Plant & Food Research. read more

According to reefertrends, this kiwi record is partly attributed to the ideal weather before and during the harvest. Additionally, there were enough harvest helpers. This year's performance stands in stark contrast to the poor yield of 2023, which was marked by a ... read more

Kristie Emerson from Perfection Fresh has been awarded the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award by The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine. read more

Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the use of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's read more

Sweet potatoes are cultivated all across Vietnam, from the northern to the southern regions. They exhibit great adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions. "Sweet potatoes can thrive in diverse soil types due to their adaptability. The hot and dry climate is ideal for their growth." read more

Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na rynek indonezyjski. W okresie od lipca 2023 do marca 2024 roku, import daktyli do Indonezji. read more

Oishii has recently opened its newest strawberry farm, which covers over 237,500 square feet (22,000m2) in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Named Oishii's Amatelas Farm after the Japanese Goddess of the Sun, the farm utilizes renewable energy. "At Oishii, we embrace challenges that were once deemed unsolvable. read more

The dollar remained stable on Thursday ahead of the release of U.S. employment data on Friday, which could impact the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions. At the same time, the euro held steady after the European Central Bank (ECB) implemented a rate cut. read more

Oishii has recently opened its newest strawberry farm, which covers over 237,500 square feet (22,000m2) in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Named Amatelas Farm after the Japanese Goddess of the Sun, the farm utilizes renewable energy. "At Oishii, we embrace challenges that were once considered unsolvable. read more

"We have just begun with the first South African grapefruit, which arrived in good quality," Menno Hogenelst of Dole Europe stated in mid-May. He observed that unlike previous years when this product entered an empty market, this year is different. "There are still products from Europe and Turkey." read more

In Malaysia's Terengganu, the cultivation of Cucumis Melo, a hybrid melon developed from seven varieties sourced from China and Japan, is gaining traction among a new generation of farmers. This initiative, which began nearly a decade ago, aims to position Terengganu at the forefront of the melon industry. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will collaborate on programs aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through various agricultural initiatives. On June 5, 2024, Agriculture Secretary Francisco and the DMW Secretary signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize this partnership. read more

The Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) of Armenia has conducted a thorough inspection specifically targeting the phytosanitary examination of exports to Russia. This inspection was carried out in response to concerns raised by Russian authorities in November. The FSIB's diligent efforts, which led to the timely resolution of issues, were aimed at ensuring compliance with Russian regulations and maintaining the safety of food exports. read more

CIV, the Italian Nurserymen Consortium, has recently signed an Exclusive Master Licensing Agreement with Culdevco (Pty) Limited for the testing and commercial development of the pear variety CapeRose/Cheeky® in the European, Turkish, and Israeli markets. The variety was created and developed by... read more

In Karnataka, the price of tomatoes has increased from Rs 40-42 per kg in early May to Rs 80 due to a supply shortage at the Kolar Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), which is the second-largest tomato market in Asia. The Kolar APMC has seen a significant decrease in tomato supplies... read more

Wprowadzenie obowiązkowej certyfikacji dla upraw rolnych w Gruzji zostało odłożone. Według BMG, dekret miał wejść w życie 1 czerwca 2024 roku, jednak w uchwale rządowej ta data została zmieniona na 1 stycznia 2025 roku. Obowiązkowa certyfikacja będzie dotyczyć. read more

Fall Creek has announced the acquisition of a 50-hectare land parcel in Moara Vlasiei, Romania, from real estate developer Portland Trust. read more

There has been a violent attack of thrips in the citrus groves in southern Alicante – reported by L'Unió de Llauradora – given the virulence, the vector could be Scirtothrips aurantii, which comes from Africa and Yemen, first detected in Spain in November 2020. read more

Greencollar, a Japanese company, has recently finished harvesting table grapes from 700 vines for the first time and is preparing for the next summer's harvest from 1400 vines. They also have plans to plant an additional 1500 vines this season. This expansion will increase their vine count to approximately read more