Asia & Oceania

"Calla is definitely not an easy flower to grow, it requires passion, knowledge, and patience. In China, many growers want to get immediate profits by investing minimum efforts or knowledge, but this approach doesn't work with callas," says Shurui Zhang of Kunming Caima Horticulture Co., Ltd (KCH). He and his. read more

"Calla is definitely not an easy flower to grow, it requires passion, knowledge, and patience. In China, many growers want to get immediate profits by investing minimum efforts or knowledge, but this approach doesn't work with callas," says Shurui Zhang of Kunming Caima Horticulture Co., Ltd (KCH). He and his team understand the dedication needed to successfully cultivate these delicate flowers. read more

In response to alarming reports suggesting that potatoes may be reclassified as grains in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), both members of the House Agriculture Committee, are spearheading a bipartisan effort to voice their opposition. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries, a world-renowned company in plant breeding, is showcasing heat- and humidity-resistant varieties with the launch of its new Echinacea Princess™ 'Bride' and the high-performing Heuchera Forever® 'Midnight' variety. Echinacea Princess 'Bride' is characterized by white, daisy-like flowers. read more

The Dutch chrysanthemum sector is strongly present at the Flora Expo, happening from April 10 to 12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Multiple chrysanthemum breeders and growers will display their variety of flowers. They are collaborating on a collective campaign called 'Just Chrysanthemum For the Win' along with Flower. read more

The onion harvest in New Zealand's North Island was completed at the end of March, and the South Island is expected to finish before the end of April. Simon Vale from Balle Bros stated, "We have experienced favorable weather across all regions of New Zealand. We have had plenty of sunshine, occasional rain." read more

Nations, where vitamin A deficiency is a prevalent issue. The researchers' success in cultivating high-beta-carotene eggplants under artificial lighting offers a promising solution to address malnutrition in these regions. read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, has announced that regulatory authorities in Japan have approved the use of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), the active ingredient in SmartFresh, for broccoli and other important crops exported to Japan. This approval allows for the use of 1-MCP to help extend the shelf life and quality of these produce items during export. read more

Baise City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is one of the major mango-producing areas in China. After 40 years of development, it has become the "golden key" to prosperity for the people of Baise. In recent years, leveraging its advantages in mango cultivation areas, Baise has rapidly read more

The April 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit mobile app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition covers the most recent updates and perspectives from the rapidly evolving fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Representatives from Washington State's apple and cherry industry were part of a delegation that visited Vietnam to strengthen trade relations. read more

New Zealand has approved the request for access to Taiwanese pineapples after the signing of a bilateral agreement between the governments on 9 April. read more

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has released the inaugural edition of the Citrus microbial food safety best practice guide. Dr. Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, Senior Research Scientist in Food Safety and Traceability at NSW DPI, stated that the guide offers specific, hands-on guidance. read more

Od 1 sierpnia 2024 r. Rosja wprowadzi cło eksportowe na orzechy piniowe w skorupkach. Ta decyzja ma na celu zwiększenie eksportu wysokowartościowych produktów przetwarzanych w kraju. Według Federalnej Państwowej Instytucji Budżetowej "Agroeksport", orzechy piniowe w skorupkach stanowiły 79,9%... read more

Georgia is currently witnessing a significant increase in almond and walnut production, according to Tornike Lataria, the director of the Association of Almond and Walnut Producers. He characterizes this as a growing industry for the country, with the previous year's harvest producing high-quality crops. Lataria discloses that... read more

Rozpoczynając od 1 sierpnia 2024 r., Rosja nałoży cło eksportowe na orzechy piniowe w skorupkach. Ta decyzja ma na celu zwiększenie eksportu wysoko przetworzonych produktów o wysokiej wartości dodanej w kraju. Według Federalnej Państwowej Instytucji Budżetowej "Agroeksport", orzechy piniowe w skorupkach stanowiły 79,9% read more

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has released the inaugural edition of the Citrus Microbial Food Safety Best Practice Guide. Dr. Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, Senior Research Scientist in Food Safety and Traceability at NSW DPI, stated that the guide offers specific, hands-on advice. read more

The director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Derek Sandison, signed an agreement with Vietnam's Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Hoang Trung, on Monday, April 8 in Vietnam. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signifies an agreement between Vietnam and Washington State. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of farmland, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project is intended to take advantage of the price variations between periods of overproduction and spring, when... read more

The Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of cultivation land, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project aims to take advantage of the price differences between periods of overproduction and spring, when. read more