A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

A new report from the USDA has forecast world apple production will increase slightly in 2023/24, rising 175,000 tonnes to 83.1m tonnes.  read more

WA Farm Direct, in collaboration with Victorian grower Sunland Fresh Fruit, has announced the first export shipment of Ondine flat peaches and flat nectarines out of Australia has departed for international markets.   read more

It’s been a challenging year according to Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. He feels that the issues of 2023 will carry over in the new year: “In my opinion the year 2023 wasn’t positive for all who are involved in this apple business, as the global environmental
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On Syria’s Mediterreanean coast, tomato cultivation is declining. This is due to the high costs involved compared to other crops, such as bananas. The coastal province of Tartus, specifically the city of Banias, is known as one of the most important tomato production areas. read more

By his decree, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has extended the zero import customs duty on a range of food products until January 1, 2025. The aim of this decision is to maintain price stability in the domestic market and keep inflation under control, a government source informed
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The second shipping disruption in the Red Sea, in early January, has put Egyptian fresh produce exporters in a difficult situation, unable to export to key markets in Asia. Mina Eissa, an Egyptian exporter of a wide range of fresh produce, reports on the situation. read more

Low availability and transport issues are recurring themes on the current grape market. Peru's lower production and focus on the North American market has an impact on the prices in Europe. Meanwhile, Spain also had issues with the weather and India will have major delays due to the situation on
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According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, the grape harvest exceeded 232,000 tons in Kabul this year. The Ministry wrote on its X handle that according reports from districts of Kabul province, a significant increase was recorded in the yield of grapes this
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As there has been criticism claiming the government's latest move could push up food prices, PM Albanese has defended changes to a labour hire initiative. The opposition has criticized the new minimum hour requirements for temporary workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)
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Thailand’s Commerce Ministry aims for 4% growth in the volume of fresh and processed fruit exports this year. According to Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, the Ministry is optimistic about fruit exports, anticipating a 4% increase in both volume and value for shipments of both fresh and
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Tomatoes produced in Chandina, Barura, Daudkandi, Homna, Burichang, and Debidwar are being sold in one of the country's vegetable markets in the Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Nimsar Bazar. Besides, tomatoes produced in Panchthubi, Amratali, Jagannathpur, Durgapur Union of Cumilla Sadar and various
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Ergofarm is set to install a vertical farming system by Artechno in a shopping mall. read more

"In late December, due to the emergence of the Red Sea shipping crisis, shipping companies announced that they would increase sea freight rates. Many customers hoped to place orders for shipment before freight rates rose, which led to a surge in garlic orders at that time, especially orders from
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Qatar’s agriculture market size is estimated at $162.08 mln this year. It is anticipated to amount $211.53 mln by 2028, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.47 percent during the forecast period. The country achieved several of the goals of its food security policy in 2021,
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The European Union and Russia were and are the most important countries of destination. In 2023, 91.86 million cartons were shipped to the EU, while exports in 2022 totalled 78 million cartons, an increase of 18%. read more

Crates of apples, kiwis, oranges in front of a shop in Rafah; for the first time in weeks, since the beginning of the fighting between Israel and Hamas, loads of fruit arrived in the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing. read more

The mandarin season in Georgia typically starts in November and concludes in February. During this time, the plan is to harvest around 55,000 tons of these fruits. read more

In the first year since the Albanese Labor Government brought the Australia-India free trade agreement into force, trade with one of the world's fastest growing economies has surged. read more

In recent weeks, potato prices across Bangladesh have seen a significant increase. This surge comes after a brief period of reduced costs, leaving consumers grappling with the sudden price hike. The primary reason behind this upward trend is the crop damage caused by heavy rains due to Cyclone
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