Australia's horticulture industry is about to receive a significant boost in weed management through a major innovation unveiled at the Gatton AgTech Showcase. read more

Protected Cropping Australia (PCA), najwyższa instytucja branżowa reprezentująca komercyjnych producentów wykorzystujących systemy uprawy pod osłonami, ogłosiła mianowanie Michaela Simonetty i Bena Hoodlessa na członków swojego zarządu.

Protected Cropping Australia (PCA), the peak industry body representing commercial growers using protected cropping systems, has announced the appointment of Michael Simonetta and Ben Hoodless to its board of directors. read more

The premium apple brand Rockit is facing pressure to secure higher margins for its growers following the voluntary administration of one of its producer licensees in New Zealand. read more

Landscape firms and orchid nurseries in Singapore applying for land plots from November will receive longer first-term land tenures under a revised tenancy model introduced by the National Parks Board (NParks) on October 13th. The current model offers an initial three-year tenure that is renewable. read more

Mocchau Highland has farms located in both the southern and northern regions of Vietnam, enabling the company to provide its customers with yellow and purple varieties throughout the year. "This unique advantage sets us apart at Mocchau Highland, a feature not all exporters in Vietnam possess," explains Cathy Phan, Sales Director at the company. read more

Zachowanie jakości i świeżości bananów podczas długich tras eksportowych pozostaje kluczowe dla indyjskich eksporterów i może stanowić różnicę między odrzuceniem a sukcesem na rynku - twierdzi Deepak Rajmohan, dyrektor generalny GreenPod Labs, przedsiębiorstwa agrobiotechnologicznego. "Istnieją sposoby, aby zapewnić optymalny czas przechowywania. read more

AIPH has officially approved HortEx 2026 as a Category D International Horticultural Trade Exhibition. Organized by DLG Asia Pacific, Nova Exhibitions BV, and VEAS, this three-day event will be held from May 20 to May 22, 2026, at BITEC in Bangkok, alongside Agritechnica Asia. read more

Indian kiwi importers are facing a turbulent season following the arrival of Chilean fruit, leading many to reconsider their plans due to market disruptions and changing sources of origin, according to Ajaz Raien, CEO of fresh produce importer Embrace Fresh. "The kiwi season was not very good for us because of" read more

Along the flatlands of coastal Muar, workers are busy fertilizing flowering shrubs under an overcast sky. In a matter of weeks, some of these plants from the town in Johor state will be sent to Singapore to help beautify the city-state's streets and neighborhoods, nearly 400km away. read more

Yesterday in Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Ambassador of New Zealand to Italy H.E. Jackie Frizelle and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida, Zespri brought together researchers and read more

Konzum and Studenac are leading the way in nominal revenue growth in Croatia. The total revenue of the Croatian grocery retail market in 2024 reached €8.41 billion, showing an 8.8% nominal increase compared to the previous year. This positive trend was uncovered in a market survey carried out by the Croatian Competition Agency. read more

In response to the industry's need for a better tool, scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute have developed a portable device that gently taps on the fruit with a small probe and quickly and accurately assesses its characteristics based on the resulting impact reaction features. read more

The Japanese seed company Sakata presented its new dual-resistant baby plum tomato called Saiko Star at Fruit attraction in Madrid. read more

The total imports of fresh fruit in Asia increased in 2024, driven by a stronger intra-Asian trade in durians and other tropical fruits, as market demand from China grew. This is one of the key trends in the Asian fresh produce trade that is emerging. read more

Asia's total fresh fruit imports increased in 2024, mainly due to the growth in intra-Asian trade of durians and other tropical fruits, driven by rising market demand from China. This is one of the key trends in Asia's fresh produce trade emphasized in the Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2025. read more

A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus, cultivated at the base of the Southern Alps, debuted on supermarket shelves in New Zealand in mid-October. read more

Harvest Moon participated in this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, showcasing their Snackables: convenient snack packs containing carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes. Apart from promoting the product, the event served as a research opportunity to directly observe Asian consumer preferences. read more

Ambassador's residence in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul on Friday celebrated cultural exchange through ikebana, or the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container, marking the 17th consecutive weekly decline and reaching the lowest level since January 2024. Spot rates on the Transpacific trade lane were relatively stable this week, indicating a seasonal slowdown during China's Golden Week. read more