Celebrating 50 years of statehood with India, Sikkim is recognized as the country's greenest state and its first organic state, symbolizing a commitment to living in harmony with nature. This principle informs the state's policies and governance, highlighted by the establishment of India's first Cool House. read more

A new Rabobank report highlights Peru's emergence as a leading exporter of table grapes on the global stage, achieving record volumes of 4.6 million tonnes. The report also underscores China's increasing influence in reshaping the industry and creating new opportunities in Southeast Asia. read more

Between January and September 2025, Azerbaijan imported $15.87 million worth of fruit and vegetable products from Turkey, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly. This represents a 9.6% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. In September 2025 alone, exports of Turkish... read more

The Philippine government is expected to implement a temporary suspension on onion imports by February 2026 to give priority to local harvests, safeguard farmers' incomes, and ensure a stable market supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the suspension would be put into effect. read more

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South Australia has been declared free of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), allowing affected growers to resume full trade across the entire eastern seaboard. read more

That's great! The International Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Zadar has finished a research project on a Roman-era shipwreck in Barbir Bay near Sukošan, Croatia. During the course of four years, they excavated and documented a 12.5-meter long vessel using daily photography, which was then used to create three-dimensional models. read more

Turkey's annual inflation rose to 33.29% in September, exceeding forecasts of 32.5%, as reported by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Monthly inflation reached 3.23%, up from 2.04% in August. Year-on-year, the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 36.1%, while housing costs rose by 51.4%. read more

The New Zealand brand Rockit is promoting its snack-sized apples as a unique gift option for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, a time of high consumer demand in the country. The company kicked off its campaign on September 24th with an event at the Fresh Hippo (Hema) headquarters in Shanghai,... read more

Potato prices in Bangladesh have dropped to below Tk 20 (US$0.17) per kilogram from Tk 25 (US$0.21) a month ago, causing losses for farmers due to oversupply. The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh stated that retail prices range from Tk 18 to Tk 25 (US$0.15–0.21) per kilogram, indicating a decrease. read more

India's onion market is currently experiencing a period of abundant supply and high quality of both pink and red onions, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd., located in Maharashtra, India. "This year, we have good availability of both pink and red onions due to production." read more

The Managing Director of National Fruit Pakistan, Shoaib Ahmad Basra, stated that the potato market in Pakistan has experienced significant growth in the last 15 months. "Potato production has reached historically high levels of around 9 to 9.5 million tonnes in the 2024-25 season, marking a 20% increase from the previous year." read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will allow imports of red and white onions, as well as carrots, to help stabilize retail prices in local markets. The announcement was made by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry. read more

Grape varieties from the Byzantine era that were discovered in Israel's Negev desert are now being replanted after over a thousand years, reviving ancient farming practices that once provided wine to Mediterranean markets. The new vineyard is being established at Shivta National Park, located within the remains of the Byzantine-era settlement. read more

The potato industry in New Zealand came together in Christchurch in August for the biannual Potato Industry Awards, which took place alongside the Potatoes New Zealand Conference 2025. The event honored individuals and organizations for their contributions in leadership, research, innovation, and community engagement. read more

The citrus harvest for Redland Fruit has just wrapped up for the season. They are finishing up processing the final bins, and the fruit will now go into the storage program. This year has been very favorable for Australian citrus, with the fruit exhibiting excellent eating quality. "We really needed a good year, after two difficult seasons." read more

Grower Kashinath Khade explained that he owns 9 acres of land and has been farming for 25 years, primarily growing traditional crops like soybean, wheat, and maize. "Due to unpredictable weather and pest infestations, earning a stable profit was always difficult. I was looking for an read more

Until recently, Moldovan exporters were benefiting from unilateral liberalization measures by the EU, which were introduced in July 2022 in response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. This special provision lifted tariffs and import restrictions for a range of... read more

Polskie borówki mają zamiar wejść na wietnamski rynek po raz pierwszy po uzyskaniu oficjalnej aprobaty Ministerstwa Handlu, potwierdziło to Biuro Handlowe Wietnamu w Polsce. Pojawienie się polskich borówek ma na celu zwiększenie konkurencji w sektorze owoców w Wietnamie i dostarczenia read more

India's coconut exports are steadily expanding in international markets, according to Prithvi Raj, Founder and CEO of grower-exporter The Coconut Company India. He attributes the success of their shipments to a strong emphasis on quality and selecting the right variety. "We export up to 200 containers each" read more