Despite the Russian invasion and the many difficulties associated with the terrorist attacks of Russian troops on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, the country’s farmers continue to expand their business. read more

A recent drop in agricultural production due to bad weather conditions has triggered a sharp rise in vegetable prices in parts of Jordan. President of the Jordan Valley Farmers Union Adnan Khaddam said that vegetable prices are now at least 50 per cent higher. “Currently there is high demand
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Japan's current account surplus fell sharply in December after a record rise the prior month. This is highlighting the impact of persistent trade deficits and a weak yen on the country's once-solid balance of payments. The yen's slide over the past year has bumped up the cost of imports,
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A type of durian unique to Thailand’s southern province of Yala has been given official geographical indication (GI) designation, which should help sales and increase growers' income. The Intellectual Property Department announced the registration of "durian sadet nam Yala" on Wednesday. With
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Producers of fruit and vegetable products in Kazakhstan often experience problems related to the storage of their products. Therefore, during the season, they have to sell products at low prices. The demand for vegetable storage facilities exceeds supply by 46%. read more

Vietnamese growers have been warned not to massively expand cultivation areas for durian and dragon fruit after prices for the fruits surged, instead they should focus on improving quality standards to boost exports to China. Officials said the surge in prices is only temporary and that the
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Since the new garlic was launched at the end of June, the demand in overseas markets has been sluggish, coupled with the large inventory of old garlic, the garlic market has been running at a low level, and sales have been slow. It was not until recently that prices and exports began to stabilize. read more

More Koreans are lowering their intake of the grain and increasing their consumption of fats and proteins. The trend is proven in numbers. Rice consumption per person fell 0.4 percent from 56.9 kilograms in 2021 to 56.7 kilograms for 2022, according to data from Statistics Korea released on Jan. 27. read more

With continuous strong growth in recent years, processed fruits and vegetables have officially entered the ‘one-billion-USD export club’. According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in 2022, although the export of vegetables and fruits reported a year-on-year decrease, that of
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Exports of mandarins from Adjara in the 2022-2023 season amounted to about 15,500 tons, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara told EastFruit. read more

In response to a dryer climate, farmers in Bangladesh are planting vegetables instead of rice. Drought has grown increasingly common in the region of Barind, while groundwater levels are dropping by around 50 centimeters each year as farmers turn to deep wells. read more

An entrepreneur from the city of Ferghana in Uzbekistan has established the production of microgreens in the basement of a multi-storey block. He supplies them to local cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets, EastFruit experts report. read more

Farmers, growers and rural communities are being urged to take precautions and get prepared for the arrival of Cyclone Gabrielle. read more

Pakistan’s Ministry of Agriculture has raised export duty for onion to 180% in an attempt to rein in the rising prices in the domestic market. This is the second time in about a month’s time the duties on onion exports have increased. Last time it rose from 50 to 100 percent. read more

EastFruit analysts have prepared an overview of the almond market in the main producing countries. read more

Following their strong growth trajectory, Hong Kong-based Global Produce Holding will open the doors of Global Produce Saudi Arabia Joint Venture in Riyadh on the first of April 2023. read more

According to Russell Group, a data and analytics company, the container fire at the Port of Iskenderun in Turkey, caused by the heavy earthquake, could generate US$680 million of trade disruption. The analysis says the accident is projected to interrupt US$36.7 million in iron and steel exports
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In 2022, the total value of U.S. agricultural and related products exported to Taiwan reached a record $4.4 billion, an increase of 13 percent compared to the previous year. Taiwan successfully remains the 6th largest market for U.S. agricultural & related exports. read more

On February 8, 2023, the Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association held an annual conference in the Georgian capital of hazelnut production – Zugdidi. The aim of the event was to present the annual report to the members of the association, donors, and the non-governmental sector. read more

After all the problems the Philippines are facing regarding onion volumes, President Danilo Fausto from the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. has warned of another food crisis, this time involving garlic, if the Department of Agriculture fails to increase dwindling production. read more