Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the first-of- its-kind "National Speed Breeding Crop Facility" at the premier National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) in Mohali. Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, "this
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Asia's largest Tulip garden, situated in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range, will be thrown open on March 23. Confirming to Greater Kashmir, Commissioner Secretary Floriculture Sheikh Fayaz said that the garden is all set to open on March 23. He said the arrangement required for this
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Analysts and brokers are continuing to report charter rates spiralling upwards as carriers look to plug gaps in their diverted Asia to Europe services as rates, which were falling decisively in early December, make a rapid rebound. Linerlytica's charter index increased 5% last week with the
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On February 19, 2024, specialists from the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor issued a phytosanitary certificate for the shipment of 2 tons of cedar nuts from the Tomsk region to the United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant increase, almost 12% more of the valuable Siberian delicacy than the
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This week, the prices of various seasonal fruits have experienced reductions, attributed partially to sluggish sales, notably seen in imported grapes, and partly due to routine adjustments following new arrivals, such as New Zealand apples. When queried about whether this Friday's "March 8"
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McDonald's Japan has launched a unique limited-time perfume collection inspired by the scents of their French fries. The line includes three fragrances: plum nori seaweed salt, garlic black pepper mayo seasoning, and the classic salted McFries. Although release dates and prices were not
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During February, the experts from the Southern Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor monitored over 164,500 tons, encompassing a diverse array of imported fruits, at the port of Novorossiysk. The shipments included imported fruits such as lemons, pears, grapes, oranges,… read more

Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the first-of- its-kind "National Speed Breeding Crop Facility" at the premier National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) in Mohali. Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, "this
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The first of the much-anticipated 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand-grown JAZZ™ apples are this week being picked ready for New Zealanders and consumers around the world to enjoy. This season, T&G Global and its independent growers will collectively pick over 4 million tray carton equivalents
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As a renowned logistics service provider, Heuer, based in Bremerhaven, is not just involved in the import of fruits, vegetables, and potatoes. It also exports Northern European fresh produce, such as apples, to India. The lengthy detours around the Cape of Good Hope now force maritime transport… read more

The Cook Government is pleased to announce Western Australia has been declared free of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) today on the back of a successful eradication campaign in Bayswater and surrounding areas. Qfly is one of the biggest threats to WA's $1.49 billion horticultural industries and
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Asia's largest Tulip garden, situated in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range, will be thrown open on March 23. Confirming to Greater Kashmir, Commissioner Secretary Floriculture Sheikh Fayaz said that the garden is all set to open on March 23. He said the arrangement required for this
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Ginger supply in North America is shipping largely out of China right now. "Peruvian ginger is coming to the end of the season. There was some supply from Central American countries," says Frederico Stuhr of Pommer Fresh Foods. "With all of that though, there is still some room for Brazilian
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the NZ$6.24 million investment in the Vietnamese horticulture sector, known as VietFruit (Viet Nam Climate-Smart Fruit Value Chain project)  read more

Lytone Enterprise has collaborated with Thai distributor partner, Super Fresh to showcase LytoFresh fruit and vegetable preservation technology at the Fruit Innovation Fair (FiF 2024) in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand. read more

Strong winds blow across the Aravali hills surrounding the tiny hamlets that dot a valley near Udaipur. The Aeolian process during the winter months shapes the soil and vegetation of the communities in this semi-arid region of south Rajasthan. Even when the monsoon rains are good, water is
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In a significant development for regional trade, Pakistani oranges have been successfully transported to Russia, marking a crucial milestone. The endeavor was spearheaded by the National Logistics Cell, which dispatched 16 trucks laden with the kinnow variety of oranges from Sargodha, Punjab,
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The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in its First Advance Estimates, anticipates a decline in onion and potato production for the 2023-24 period. Onion production is projected to decrease by approximately 15%, totaling around 25.47 million tons, a drop from the previous year's
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In recent years, Lebanon has witnessed a significant surge in avocado production, leading to an increase in exports, particularly to European markets. This growth is attributed to the adoption of international certifications and standards in avocado farming. The expansion of avocado cultivation
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Kazakhstan's flower industry is experiencing a notable shift as local production dwindles, leading to a significant uptick in imports to meet market demands. Last year saw a stark 38.6% reduction in locally harvested flowers, with only 10.8 million collected compared to 17.6 million in 2022. This… read more