A two-day awareness, training, and seed distribution program focusing on marigold production and crop management was inaugurated at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu on Wednesday. The event, part of the CSIR Floriculture Mission, brought together 176 farmers from read more

Durian distributor Kaki Kaki will be launching a new vending machine at Tampines MRT station on January 20, following the installation of machines at three apartment buildings last year. The vending machine will sell 400-gram boxes of Musang King durian for SGD38 (US$28), with a half-price discount available until mid-February. read more

A video of a 108-year-old Indian onion vendor has become popular on social media. Despite his advanced age, the street vendor appears to be lively and strong-willed. He mentions that he still sells onions and potatoes daily, always maintaining a cheerful demeanor. read more

"The collection of our range of lettuces – gentilina, trocadero, and romana – started around mid-November with quite a turbulent dynamic," said Felice Petrillo, president of Aop Luce, in an interview with IFN, commenting on the progress of the vegetable campaign. read more

Growers and exporters in Chile are facing a significant crisis within their industry, as more than 1,300 containers containing approximately 5 million boxes of cherries are currently delayed on the vessel Maersk Saltaro. Both Chilean and Chinese industry experts have stated that these cherries could have been sold for anywhere between $60 to $130 million. read more

These plans include the establishment of new public research organizations. One of them will focus on bioeconomy and will bring together Plant & Food Research with sister CRIs AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, and Scion. read more

The EastFruit team provides in-depth analyses of fruit and vegetable markets in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East based on data from the largest regional EF trade platform. This platform has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Farmers are crestfallen as the price of Samanthi (Chrysanthemum) dropped from Rs 240 - Rs 260 per kg to Rs 60 - Rs 70 within a week after Pongal. Chrysanthemum is cultivated in 3,150 hectares across the district. S Nanjappan, a farmer from Dharmapuri told TNIE, "The main reason for the drop in prices is oversupply in the market due to increased production post the festival season." read more

Schur, a family-owned packaging company founded in Denmark in 1846, and Ishida, a Japanese company established in 1893, have announced an expanded partnership to enhance their collaboration in the fields of automation, weighing, and quality control systems. Schur, now managed by the 6th read more

Greek kiwi exports face different market situations around the world. Mr. Manolis Anastasiadis, the export manager of Protofanousi Fruits, stated: "The export flow to non-European countries has been going well. However, the European markets are currently not as active. We anticipate a significant increase in exports over the next four months." read more

China's relationship with the world is influenced by its active engagement in economic globalization and dedication to maintaining a stable international order. The stories of two "apples" – the Huaniu apple and Apple Inc. – provide valuable insights into this outlook. The Huaniu apple, a specialty read more

Gozde Dogan from Turkey has set a Guinness World Record by crushing five watermelons with her thighs in 60 seconds. A video captures her smashing the watermelons one by one while cleaning up the mess in between. She was presented with a plaque and recognized as "officially amazing." Dogan accomplished this feat in February. read more

In Punjab, Pakistan, a severe winter drought has led to a 40% reduction in rainfall, as reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), significantly impacting the region's agriculture. The PMD has noted a 42% decrease in rainfall from September to mid-January, causing... read more

With the Spring Festival approaching, the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Yunnan province, is bustling with activity, as red-themed New Year's flowers are selling quickly. Alongside the traditional roses, popular choices include trimmed North American holly, winter sweet, silver willow, and golden fruit. read more

"Despite increasing international competition from regions such as India, Asia, and the USA, consumer demand for avocados in Germany remains unbroken," observes Felix Sperl, product specialist at the long-established Hamburg-based company COBANA. "The consequences of climate change, above all read more

C.H. Robinson has expanded its operations at the Changi Airport Cargo Terminal Complex Free Trade Zone in Singapore, increasing its operational space by 200%. This move is designed to optimize air freight handling and address growing demand across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 33,000 tons of plums worth $26.5 million, according to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. This represents an 18.5% growth in export value compared to 2023. The primary market for Uzbek plums was Russia, which accounted for 20,700 tons. read more

A container ship carrying 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries destined for China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, posing a risk to the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday. read more

A container ship transporting 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries to China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, putting the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday at risk. read more

Premier of New Zealand has revealed the government's strategies for the future of the New Zealand science sector and Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), including Plant & Food Research. read more