Citrus production in Syria's coastal Tartous province continues to be a key aspect of the local agricultural economy, with annual output estimated at around 146,000 tons, as reported by provincial agriculture officials. Approximately 9,200 hectares of land in the province are dedicated to citrus tree cultivation. read more

The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand continues to be one of the country's most valuable horticultural sectors. In the 2024/2025 season, the industry set a new record for global sales and direct returns to producers, thanks to high production volumes and the global marketing efforts of its main company, Zespri. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more

The Philippines ended 2025 with a much smaller agricultural trade deficit in December, thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits. This, coupled with reduced imports, helped alleviate pressure on the country's external accounts. read more

India’s Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced that the country has set a target to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers and to stop importing them within. read more

Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box. read more

Before the Pongal festival, prices of flowers and fruits rose significantly on Wednesday in Tiruchy, with vendors citing a shortage of supply as one of the reasons for the price increase. Flower prices remained low until Monday but began to rise from Tuesday as expected. read more

Kolkata has emerged as a national focal point for floriculture as the Bengal Rose Society hosted the 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show from 3-5 January at Lions Safari Park. Organised under the aegis of the Indian Rose Federation, the convention highlighted Bengal's historic and... read more

Wznowione negocjacje w Brukseli w tym tygodniu dotyczące potencjalnej Umowy o Wolnym Handlu między Australią a Unią Europejską, australijskie ciało reprezentujące rolnictwo ponownie wyraziło obawy dotyczące dostępu do rynków rolnych. Minister Handlu Don Farrell powiedział w zeszłym tygodniu parlamentowi, że "jakakolwiek umowa wymagałaby lepszej oferty". read more

During the severe winter in the Yellow River Delta, Xing Yan, a resident of the Yellow River estuary, finds solace in the warmth of his home where orchids flourish. This comfort is not derived from a boiler, but rather from utilizing geothermal energy from deep within the Earth. Xing resides in Niuzhuang Township in Dongying. read more

A U.S.–India trade agreement was publicly announced on February 2–3, 2026, by U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaling a potential reset in bilateral trade relations. While precise legal texts are still under negotiation, initial reports indicate read more

Asia nie tylko rośnie, staje się niezbędna dla egipskich eksporterów cytrusów ze względu na stabilne zapotrzebowanie i uznanie za wysoką jakość - twierdzi Ahmed Omran, egipski agent eksportowy specjalizujący się w świeżych produktach. "Produkcja cytrusów w Egipcie w sezonie 2024/25 wyniesie 2,1 miliona ton, z czego 1,66 miliona ton będzie przeznaczona na eksport. read more

The Detmold Group has reported progress towards its sustainability goals, detailing the steps taken in the past year to decrease emissions and make changes to material sourcing throughout its operations. As an Australian-owned packaging company, Detmold has set specific sustainability targets aimed at benefiting both customers and the environment. read more

Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables worth USD 1.352 million from Turkey in January, according to the report, which cited data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly. This amount shows a 5.9% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, Turkey's total exports of fruits and vegetables... read more

In 2025, Tajikistan generated approximately USD 80 million from agricultural exports, an increase of about 40% compared to 2024, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture during a press conference on January 29. The total export volume reached around 191,000 tonnes, up 13.5% year on year, while the export value... read more

Representatives from the Department of Agriculture in Thailand recently visited Korea to meet with Park Kyung-hee, the acting director-general of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA). This meeting was part of their efforts to enhance market access and increase exports. read more

The table grape industry in India has started loading shipments for Europe in the last two weeks, which is later than usual because of a growing season affected by rain. read more

Asia could play a bigger role in the global banana trade, with exports from the region expected to increase by 24 percent to almost 5.19 million tonnes in 2025, according to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). read more