The Yunnan province in Southwest China has maintained its position as the top exporter of fresh-cut flowers in the country for the seventh year in a row, as per official customs data. In 2025, the province's exports of fresh-cut flowers reached 1.22 billion yuan ($175 million), marking a 60.5 percent increase from the previous year. read more

China has emerged as a significant contributor to the production of macadamia nuts, increasing its share from 3% in 2016 to over 20% currently. The country's production is growing at an average rate of 25% annually, primarily in the Yunnan region, due to subsidies, access to fertilizers and irrigation, and training. read more

In January-September 2025, Georgia exported plums and prunes valued at USD 5.1 million, showing a decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Export volumes dropped by 58.9% to 2,796 tonnes, down from 6,806 tonnes in the same period of 2024. The average export prices also saw a decline. Russia continued to be the primary export market for these products. read more

A delegation of Tajik dried fruit producers is participating in the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai, taking place from January 26 to 30, 2026. The delegation includes seven leading companies from Isfara, namely Dolina Fruktov, Isfara Food, Barakat Isfara, Zardolui Isfara, Oro Isfara, Ali Apricot, and Visol Isfara, as well as the state-owned... read more

Citrus fruit produced solely with renewable energy has been introduced to the market for the first time in South Korea, with Jeju Island launching what it calls "RE100 citrus." This initiative expands the island's clean energy approach to fruit farming. The provincial government read more

The three-day district-level fruit and flower show, themed on the life and achievements of Padma Shri Saalumarada Thimmakka, will be held from January 26 to 28 at the horticulture department's flower auction center (Raitha Seva Kendra) at Shivalli Model Horticulture Farm. The show is open to the public. read more

A prolonged cold snap in South Korea, with wind chills falling to minus 20 degrees Celsius, is disrupting supply chains and pushing up prices for agricultural products. Fruits and vegetables sensitive to low temperatures are experiencing higher producer prices, with the risk that these increases may be. read more

In the period from January to October 2025, Azerbaijan imported 2.72 million carnations worth $188,000 from foreign countries. According to ABC.AZ, citing the State Statistics Committee, this represents a 63% increase in value and a 72% increase in quantity compared to the same period in 2024. read more

"Nicolás Yavar from Upac Fruit stated that the situation is very complex, mainly due to the fact that Chile exports over 90% of its cherries to a single destination, China. Today, demand in China is weaker than expected, affected by a sluggish economy and more cautious consumer spending. This slowdown is causing difficulties in the cherry export market." read more

The harvest has started for the Millennium Block, a seven-year citrus research project led by UF/IFAS in Fort Pierce. The project, initiated in 2019 at the Indian River Research and Education Center, includes 5,000 trees and aims to assess various citrus varieties and rootstock combinations. read more

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W południowym Kazachstanie, w okręgu Saryagash, lokalny przedsiębiorca z powodzeniem uprawia banany oraz inne owoce tropikalne w 10-akrowej szklarni, co dowodzi potencjału regionu do różnorodnej produkcji rolniczej. W szklarni obecnie uprawiane są banany gatunku Cavendish. read more

Potato growers in Cyprus have requested state subsidies to compensate for losses due to heatwaves, frost, and drought in 2025, said potato producers' association president Andreas Karyos. Farmers have also asked the state to provide water for nighttime irrigation during periods of. read more

Vietnam increased its durian exports to China in 2025 after resolving earlier phytosanitary issues, supported by geographic proximity and established cross-border logistics. According to Chinese customs data, Vietnam exported US$3.44 billion worth of durians to China in 2025, up from US$2.94 billion. read more

India's grape season is facing challenges due to weather and logistical hurdles, but strong prices and resilient varieties are keeping hopes alive, according to Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The early season in the Satana region has almost concluded. Growers faced heavy and read more

W 2025 roku Irak zajął drugie miejsce pod względem importu tureckich świeżych owoców i warzyw, zanotowując wzrost o 114% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, według danych Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Owoców i Warzyw z obszaru Morza Śródziemnego. Przewodniczący stowarzyszenia, Ferhat Gorus, powiedział, że Turcja... read more

In a novel combination of space travel and agriculture, a batch of valuable rose seeds from Henan Province in central China has returned from a voyage to the outer edges of space, representing a new milestone in the country's space breeding program. The seeds, originating from the renowned rose-growing area of Nanyang, were... read more

India's blueberry market is now relying more on domestic supply as imports from Peru and Chile have dropped to nearly zero, according to Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. Parashar mentioned that Peru has already completed 80% of its production, with only limited fruit left from mountain farms. Chile, on the other hand, primarily exports most of its berries to Europe. read more

Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local read more

The Kochi airport is positioning itself as a key cargo hub in southern India, bolstered by its access to sea and rail connections. The airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), celebrated 25 years of cargo operations this year and is exploring opportunities to enhance its logistics capacity and infrastructure. read more