The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) is addressing concerns regarding South Africa's trade relations with Russia following the recent tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has proposed a potential 100% tariff on imports from Russia, pending resolution talks. read more

Ausveg, the national organization representing vegetable, potato, and onion growers in Australia, has voiced their support for National Farm Safety Week, starting on Sunday, July 20. This year's theme, named "Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You'll Get?", aims to promote safety awareness among those working in the agricultural sector. read more

In 2023, Indonesia implemented more stringent quarantine regulations for imported onions, which included mandatory fumigation. This requirement also applied to onions imported from New Zealand. These measures were motivated by Indonesia's goal to safeguard its agricultural industry against potential biosecurity risks. read more

Dr. Stuart Davis, Sustainability Manager at LeaderBrand, was recently honored with a Life Membership by Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) in recognition of his long-standing service and leadership in the horticultural industry. The award was presented in a special ceremony last week, attended by the Chair of HortNZ... read more

The 23rd Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) and China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is set to bring together over 500 exhibitors from around the world. read more

The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) concluded its Reflection Symposium, which took place from July 12-15, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. The Symposium this year had 767 registered attendees from 23 countries, ranging from Australia to the United States. read more

Nie ma oznak wznowienia zakłóceń w eksporcie bananów z Ekwadoru do Rosji - powiedział ambasador Ekwadoru w Moskwie, Juan Fernando Holguín Flores, w niedawnej rozmowie z RIA Novosti. W 2024 roku Rosja tymczasowo zawiesiła pięciu ekwadorskich eksporterów na 12 dni z powodu obaw o read more

Apples originating from North Korea are now available in Russian supermarkets. This development in the market is part of efforts to boost North Korea's presence in the Russian economy. The growing availability of North Korean products is linked to a strategic agreement that was established a year ago, involving... read more

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Rosia unexpectedly reduced its imports of Chinese potatoes in June, marking the first decline after eight consecutive months of growth, according to Chinese customs data reviewed by RIA Novosti. In June, Russian buyers purchased 31,200 tons of potatoes from China, 12.4% less than in May. read more

Two studies have revealed that over 50% of tested edible flowers in Thailand were found to be contaminated with harmful pesticides. The results were presented during the 33rd Medical Academic Meeting at the Impact Forum in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, which took place from July 11 to 13. The first study was... read more

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs (BMLEH) is asking travelers at the start of the holiday season to be cautious - and not to bring any plants, soil, seeds or turf from their vacation, especially from Northern Italy or Southern Switzerland. read more

With over a month into the custard apple season in India, Maharashtra's dry region continues to play a significant role as a major hub for this crop, especially as harvesting intensifies. Farmer Abhijit Patil grows custard apples on his five-acre farm, targeting both domestic and select markets. read more

Rozwój produkcji owoców w celu spełnienia krajowych i eksportowych standardów był tematem forum w prowincji Phu Tho 18 lipca. Narodowe Centrum Rozwoju Rolnictwa informuje, że obszary upraw owoców w Wietnamie przekroczą 1,3 miliona hektarów do 2024 roku, z 21% zlokalizowanych w północnej części kraju... read more

After the Asian stink bug, a new alien insect is causing concern in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. It is the Popillia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese beetle, a voracious polyphagous insect that threatens to devastate several crops. Its appearance in mainland Europe dates back to read more

The Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global read more

Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global leader in tomato breeding." read more

From the 3rd to the 5th of September 2025, Asia Fruit Logistica will return with an even richer and more engaging content offering, thanks to the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, the lively informative hub of the event. Designed and curated by Asiafruit Magazine, this space will be the reference point. read more

From special items like mini zucchinis and okra imported from their home country of Syria, to seasonal fruits and selected herbs, since November last year a new cash & carry market called Alamir Grosshandel GmbH has been located on Herzogstraße in Gelsenkirchen. The young company's customers... read more

The ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayer Crop Science Ltd. to collaborate on contract research focusing on the bioefficacy of pesticides in rose cultivation. The MoU establishes a joint project titled "Evaluating the Toxicity of… read more