Australian vegetable growers are reducing their plantings and, in some cases, opting not to harvest existing crops due to increasing input costs and supply constraints. This information comes from a survey conducted by AUSVEG, which involved over 150 growers. The survey revealed that 27% of growers have either decreased or halted their planting activities, while a read more

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While recent free trade agreements (FTAs) have gained attention in India, particularly in manufacturing and services, their impact on fresh fruit has been deliberate and carefully assessed. read more

While recent free trade agreements (FTAs) in India have garnered attention, particularly in manufacturing and services, their effect on fresh fruit has been intentional and calculated. read more

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Customs authorities in Uzbekistan have intercepted a shipment of hashish hidden in potato replicas at the Termez-Autonomous Border Crossing in the Surkhandarya Region. The operation was conducted by officers from the State Security Service's Border Troops in collaboration with customs. read more

On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos, being transported from Kazakhstan to the Moscow region, had listed a logistics center instead of the country of origin. read more

Najeem Salim Rawther, the head of Falcon Trading in Oman, is currently in Brazil to explore sourcing opportunities in the fruit sector and identify new partners. Rawther is part of a delegation of 17 companies from 16 countries participating in the Export More Brazil program organized by the Brazilian Trade. read more

A specialized nursery complex, Kishvary-sabs, in Tajikistan has set up a modern propagation center that specializes in the mass production of flowers and ornamental trees. This facility serves as the main laboratory for the country, using seeds and genetic material imported from. read more

Vietnamese passion fruit and dragon fruit exports to the European Union are currently being reviewed due to violations of maximum residue limits (MRL). A report released in February 2026 by the French General Directorate for Food, based on inspections carried out in 2024, highlighted these concerns. read more

Flower growers from Gadag have suffered significant losses due to unseasonal rain this week, impacting their potential earnings around Ugadi, which was celebrated on Thursday. The most affected areas include Lakkundi, Kanavi, Hosur, Dambal, Kadakola, and surrounding villages. read more

The Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a part of the Ministry of Agriculture, has conducted tests on biodegradable plastic films for sweet potato cultivation in order to tackle yield limitations caused by climate conditions. Sweet potatoes in Taiwan are often affected by drought and low temperatures during the autumn season. read more

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Jakość, jednolitość i zdrowie roślin pozostają fundamentami udanej produkcji wiosennej. W firmie Gartenbau Paul Cox, inżynierka ogrodnicza Valerie Vreden widzi, jak odmiana Ranunculus asiaticus Sprinkles dostarcza dokładnie to. Seria ta łączy solidną genetykę z niezawodnymi osiągnięciami w handlu. read more

In recognition of her scientific research in horticulture, Dr. Puja Sharma, a senior scientist at the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture. read more

The humanoid robotics sector in China is expanding its data infrastructure, with the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics collecting over 3 million data entries within four months of operation. According to CCTV News, more than 300,000 of these entries are open-source. read more

Interfresh Eurasia, Turkey's specialized exhibition for the fresh fruit and vegetable, storage, packaging, and logistics industries, will be held on 08-10 September 2026 at the Izmir Exhibition Centre. The event will bring together international buyers, producers, growers, importers, exporters, and industry professionals. read more

The South African macadamia industry is adapting to evolving market conditions, driven by growing demand in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as reduced tariffs in important markets. South Africa continues to be the leading global producer of macadamia nuts, with the harvest season beginning in. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the initial lineup of speakers for its Southeast Asia Meet Up, scheduled to take place on May 18-19, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. This conference and networking event will gather senior executives and decision-makers from Southeast Asia and beyond for a series of presentations and discussions. read more

In recognition of her scientific research in horticulture, Dr. Puja Sharma, a senior scientist at the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture. The honor was... read more