As the Polish trucker blockade of Ukrainian haulers approaches its one-month mark, the economic toll on Ukraine's businesses is mounting. Since November 6, approximately 2,500 trucks have been stranded at the Ukrainian border with Poland, as Polish truckers protest, demanding the European Union
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According to Avocados Australia’s “Facts at a Glance 2022/23 Report”, the gross value of production (GVP) for Australian avocados was estimated at $574 million in 2022-23, which is a return to the 2020/21 level. Key statistics like this about the Australian avocado industry can be found on
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Vineyards on over 50,000 acres in the Sangli district in India were damaged due to heavy unseasonal rainfall last week, some of which were in the flowering stage and some almost ready to be harvested. read more

As the New Year approaches, the prices of some vegetables are expected to rise by almost a quarter, with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and berries experiencing the highest increase. The anticipated 25% cost surge for greenhouse plants is based on Rosstat's analysis. Over the last
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In October, Japan disposed of a shipment comprising over five tons of Vietnamese durian and chili due to elevated pesticide levels surpassing the country's standards. The durian batch, weighing 1.4 tons, contained 0.03 parts per million (ppm) of procymidone, exceeding Japan's accepted level of
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As it was expected, Russia introduced a complete ban on the import of vegetables and fruits from Moldova starting today, December 4, 2023, EastFruit analysts report. They used the usual vague pretext: “continuing systematic detection of quarantine objects in vegetables and fruits [from
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With over 40 cultivated hectares of brassicas, Ortofrutta Bernardi supplies white cauliflowers, Savoy cabbage, broccoli, kohlrabi and Roman Romanesco broccoli. "We produce almost all products and the weather has not caused too many problems," reports Christopher Bernardi. read more

In late November, a conference convened to assess the production outcomes of northern provinces in 2023 and outline plans for 2024. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hoang Trung, acknowledged the challenges posed by unfavorable weather conditions during the 2022-2023
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Moldovan authorities have rejected the recent ban imposed by Russia on the import of Moldovan fruit and vegetables, escalating tensions between the two nations. Russia's agricultural oversight agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, reinstated restrictions last imposed in 2022, citing the "continuous,
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Chinese onions are gaining prominence in the wholesale markets of Khatunganj, Asadganj, and Chaktai in Chattogram, outpacing Indian and Myanmar varieties. The affordability of Chinese onions has led city residents to opt for them in large quantities over the last few days. Consignments of
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The UAE is set to invest up to $25 billion in various sectors in Pakistan, as indicated by recent multi-billion-dollar investment agreements signed during Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar's visit to the Gulf nation. The UAE Consul-General in Karachi, Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Al-Remeithi, highlighted
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The United States envisions becoming the second-largest supplier of processed vegetables to the Philippines, according to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). In 2022, the Philippines exported 512,000 metric tons of processed vegetables
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Australian macadamia growers have produced a 2023 crop of 48,400 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (51,900 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture), aligning closely with the most recent forecast published in September of 48,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (52,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture). read more

In a special ceremony held in the Shanghai market, and with the presence of distributors and customers, the arrival of the first pallets of Camposol cherries, sent from Chile to China, was celebrated. read more

After the Global Berry Congress, which took place in Rotterdam, Netherlands on 28 November 2023, EastFruit asked participants from Georgia and Moldova about key takeaways from the event. Here is what they had to say. read more

The first Chilean-grown Camposol cherries have landed in China. The company held a ceremony in Shanghai market for distributors and customers to mark the arrival of the first air shipment of Santina cherries, considered one of the best varieties in the Chinese market. read more

According to the company, this first consignment was transported by air and consisted of cherries of the Santina variety, which is considered one of the best on the Chinese market. read more

SanLucar-branded produce is now on sale in Singapore, marking the latest stage in the company’s international expansion. read more

A recent report has revealed the enormous potential for integrating solar production alongside horticulture in Australia using Agrivoltaics. Agrivoltaics (also referred to as ‘agrisolar’) refers to co-locating agricultural production systems with solar development. read more