Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday flagged off the state's first-ever consignment of cut flowers to Guwahati, marking a milestone in the region's floriculture sector. The inaugural dispatch comprised 2,000 stems of Asiatic Lilium, sourced from farmers in Lower Subansiri. read more

Halfway through the 2025/26 campaign, the global kiwi market is undergoing a profound restructuring. On one hand, global supply (excluding China) has increased significantly by 10%, reaching 1.6 million tons, while on the other hand, supply chain management is becoming more precise. It is no longer just a matter of read more

Surya Agrotech, led by Ganesh Gowda, operates from Thailand with a regional focus on Southeast Asia, a region where agriculture remains a key economic backbone. From this base, the company delivers integrated agrotechnology solutions for greenhouse and open-field production, supporting growers. read more

Pakistan's citrus sector has the potential to increase export revenues to up to US$1 billion within six years if growers transition to new varieties, enhance quality standards, and expand value addition. This was stated by Shoaib Ahmed Basra, a board member of the Pakistan Horticulture Export and Development Company. read more

Australia's vegetable industry will be represented in the newly announced Trade Diversification Network (TDN), which is part of the Australian Government's AU$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). The announcement was made by the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don. read more

With the approaching of China's Spring Festival, the country's annual holiday for family reunion, flower markets and traditional craft workshops across the country are entering their busiest season, driven by rising consumer demand for festive plants and decorative dragon lanterns. read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower, says that Indian grape exports are maintaining stability despite a 50% decrease in production in Nashik, India's primary grape-growing region. More explains that while volumes are slightly down compared to the previous season due to weather-related difficulties, there is still strong demand for high-quality fruit. read more

Two geographically specific crops from Mysuru district, the Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru veelyadele betel leaves, have experienced a decline in cultivation due to disease outbreaks and limitations in marketing. Authorities have stated that preparations for exporting both products are underway. read more

On December 28, 2025, as part of the 2nd Sa Dec Flower Festival 2025, the Techmart workshop with the theme "Applying technology to enhance the value chain of ornamental flower products" was held in Sa Dec City, Dong Thap province. The event presented numerous new opportunities for cooperation. read more

Malaysia has produced a significant crop of Musang King durians, leading to an oversupply in the market and causing prices to decrease. read more

Rozpoczęto próbę nowej platformy zarządzania wielofunkcyjnymi drzewami w Australii Zachodniej, wspierając wdrożenie technologii na badawczym terenie systemów sadowniczych Narrow Orchard w stanie. read more

Cambodian agricultural products are increasingly being sold in international retail channels, with products now being available in over 22,000 supermarkets and mini-marts around the world, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce. This expansion is the result of collaboration between the ministry, private sector companies, and... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the notification of four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute for seed production and multiplication throughout India. These varieties, including Kufri Ratan, Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Megha, and Kufri Chipsona-1, have been approved for release based on recommendations from the Central Seed Committee. read more

Turkey's exports of ornamental plants and related products increased by 13.7% to almost $160 million in 2025, marking the highest annual export level in the sector's history, as reported on Sunday. Trade diplomacy efforts and support for exporters led to the establishment of new export records last year. read more

Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that the Turkish mandarin season has been successful, setting a new record in export value. "2025 was a significant year for mandarin exports, strengthening the fruit's position in Turkey's fresh produce market," she said. read more

In 2025, Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables from Turkey worth $21.057 million, which was a decrease of 9.7% compared to 2024, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly via Report. In December alone, Turkey exported $1.798 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Azerbaijan, marking a 1.8% increase. read more

The AVF Asia Forum will be held from March 9-11, 2026, at Christ University in Bangalore, India, bringing together stakeholders from the fields of controlled environment agriculture, medicinal plant science, and regulated supply chains. The event is organized by the Association for Vertical Farming in collaboration. read more

Importing Iranian Red Delicious apples into India is currently challenging, as the landing costs have exceeded the wholesale selling prices in South India, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of the fruit importer Al Fatah Impex. He mentioned that the situation is exacerbated by 50% import duties, increases in freight charges, and inflationary pressures resulting from political disputes. read more

India's pomegranate exports are experiencing robust growth, with more than 60,000 tonnes worth USD 53 million being shipped in the first nine months of the 2025-26 season, according to Viraj Pimple of Fruit Delight LLP, a fresh produce exporting company. "Production has increased, and we are preparing for Super Bhagwa exports starting in May." read more