Asia & Oceania

A bouquet-making workshop held on 22nd February 2024 at the auditorium of Savitribai Phule Pune University in Indusa attracted 84 students along with 4 staff members who participated actively throughout the session. According to Mr. Pandharinath Mhaske, the trainer demonstrated the art of
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Transcontinental export of fresh flowers is daunting especially so that water is prohibited in air cargo. But, with a bit of innovation, Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has devised a means to advance its performance in the world's flourishing $50 billion
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A hospital apologized after facing backlash for serving a "disgusting" beige meal without vegetables to a patient, sparking outrage among many Britons who called it "an absolute disgrace." Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the meal served at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in
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Relations between Italy and Azerbaijan (currently our leading oil supplier and host country of COP29) are getting closer and closer in the constant search for technologies for production innovation. A new mission for Macfrut 2024 saw the participation of around twenty companies
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In Turkey, agricultural producers are ensnared in a financial quagmire, with debts nearing 700 billion lira (€21 bln), as reported by Deutsche Welle's Turkish edition. This predicament stems from surging input costs — including diesel, fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, and animal feed —
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Powerplants has expanded in the northern region of Australia with 5 staff providing regional support for growers in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD). The team includes Greg Shepherdson (technician) and Dean Fiedler (technical sales). read more

In light of the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel faces a significant shortage of agricultural labor. To address this, the country has been actively recruiting workers from Africa for the past three months, drawing notably from Kenya and Malawi. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to
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According to the latest data from the Statistical Agency, Uzbekistan made significant strides in its walnut exports in January 2024. The country exported 439 tons of walnuts, amounting to a revenue of $1.2 million. read more

Innovations in horticulture, including vitamin D-enriched mushrooms, are set to be highlighted at India's National Horticulture Fair. Scientists from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research have leveraged UVB radiation to boost the vitamin D content in mushrooms, exploiting the
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For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has been focusing on applying ethylene in the safest way possible. Over the years, the company has built a presence in the US, Australia, as well as several European countries. Most recently, approval was received for the use of Catalytic's Ethy-Gen®
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Peruvian breeder Inka’s Berries will add two new blueberry varieties to its growing portfolio this year. Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ have been developed with genetics generated in Peru and with the support of Inka’s breeding partner, the University of Georgia, with whom it has a long
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