Australia is finally raising its working holiday visa age for Brits, as well as Italians and Danes. The country agreed to increase the age limit for UK citizens from 30 to 35 in December 2021. The agreement is due to come into effect on 31 May, giving Australia two years to implement it. read more

Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) looks back on a successful HortiRoad2India trade mission to Hyderabad and Delhi, which took place from 23 to 30 April. During this mission, the public-private partnership took advantage of valuable opportunities to promote the Dutch
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Along with the sharp expansion of area under raspberries in the countries of Central Asia in the recent two years, EastFruit analysts also note progress with the extension of the harvesting season of these trendy berries. read more

According to sources within the National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia, approximately one ton of cocaine was imported into Armenia by a fruit importing company. During the investigation of the criminal proceedings initiated and carried out by the NSS on May 13, it was found that a company
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EastFruit analysts highlight unusually high import volumes of cucumbers and tomatoes in the 2022-2023 off-season. There are issues with the local high tunnels, which are key local suppliers during the off-season along with the greenhouses. Of course, the increased demand also contributes to the
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According to the latest report of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the harvests are coming to an end and the final data regarding volumes will be available in a few days. However, estimates continue to be there will be a 14% decrease in volumes with a downward trend. read more

Simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Turkey on 14th May. The results are set to have a significant impact on several commodities, including nuts, dried fruit, and steel, of which Turkey is a key exporter, and the Turkish lira. read more

Grup Serban Holding, a Romanian entrepreneurial company active in several fields of agriculture, has acquired a new farm in Bacau County, eastern Romania. The farm spans an area of approximately 343,400 square meters, and the transaction amounted to RON 4 million (€800,000). read more

Following a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement formed in 2020 that eliminated Japan’s tariffs on fresh and dried blueberries but left tariffs on frozen blueberries, the U.S. blueberry industry is turning up the heat on this issue. “We hope that USTR will take action to resolve this issue now that
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Farmmi, Inc., an agriculture products supplier in China, has announced it is shipping a new high-volume mushroom order for its commercialized black fungus to export to Canada. read more

The Interfood Caspian agro Azerbaijan fair in Baku is in full swing. A few Italian companies are present, including Futura srl. There are, however, several foreign companies. "For us it is an excellent opportunity to do business,' explains Omar Papi, CEO of Futura, "as we are carrying out
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Record seizure of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro. read more

Until recently, US demand for ginger was strong and little product was offered. However, prices have softened as the new crop Chinese ginger has hit the market. West Coast prices from China amount to about $40 CNF per 30 lbs. In addition, Brazil is beginning to ship and airfreight ginger is
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As the British Columbia (B.C.) cherry season approaches this summer, the industry is seeing a few welcome developments. This starts with exports. “We have full access to South Korea now with a systems-based approach, which means no fumigation,” says B.C. Cherry Association president Sukhpaul
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To give itself a better position in the cherry industry, Goknur is focused on both increasing production as well as extending the season. read more

One of the biggest breakthroughs in tomato breeding this decade has been the ability to develop varieties that are resistant to ToBRFV,a highly destructive virus that was first discovered in Israel in 2014. Because it spread easily through mechanical transmission and has an incubation period of
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Linda Flegg, chair of NZ Avocado Growers’ Association has announced the resignation of New Zealand Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular after 12 years in the role. read more

Chinese garlic farmers are currently in the midst of their main harvest season and are working hard to produce the best quality garlic possible. This year's harvest is expected to bring in a better income than last season, with prices averaging around CNY6.0 per kilo compared to CNY2.4 per kilo
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Russia’s war in Ukraine has negatively affected North Macedonia’s agricultural exports. Growers like Ljube Pampulevski and other apple growers in Debar, exported more than half their crop to Russia. Now, the war in Ukraine has sent relations with Skopje into a tailspin, and exporters are
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Sudan is looking to expand its exports to Russia. "Negotiations are ongoing to launch direct flights between the African country and Russia", stated The Sudanese Ambassador to Moscow. read more