The Philippines saw a decrease in its ranking as a worldwide banana exporter, dropping from third to fourth place in 2024, as reported by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This change was linked to a 3% decrease in banana exports, which was influenced by negative factors. read more

Authorities in Turkey have taken action against a plant disease detected in a shipment of potatoes, resulting in the destruction of approximately 400 tons at a port in the southern city of Mersin. The shipment, which was initially exported to Tunisia, was sent back to Turkey, where it was found to be contaminated. read more

W Bangladeshu powierzchnia przeznaczona na uprawę ziemniaków wzrosła do rekordowych 521 000 hektarów w tym roku. Pomimo tego wzrostu producenci coraz bardziej martwią się o straty finansowe spowodowane spadającymi cenami ziemniaków. Ceny detaliczne w Dhace spadły do przedziału od 0,27 do 0,46 USD za 1 kg. read more

Amidst the lush, rolling hills of Mao, a little girl would hurry home from school, her footsteps quickening as the scent of fresh earth and wildflowers filled the air. Her parents, hardworking farmers, would be in the fields; she would eagerly lend a hand, carrying baskets of fruits and. read more

A video by content creator Jaskarn Singh Sidhu has gone viral, amassing 12 million views for its comedic take on sophisticated eating habits. The clip humorously showcases a woman in a posh restaurant eating a banana with a fork and butter knife. She delicately trims the ends, peels the banana, read more

In a strategic move within the ag-tech sector, Israeli company Phytech has entered into a partnership with Rivulis, a global leader in precision irrigation. This collaboration aims to distribute Phytech's advanced digital agriculture solutions to farmers across the globe, focusing on enhancing... read more

According to a report from the magazine The Nansha Port in Guangzhou City in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, over 1,000 containers carrying 20,000 tons of Chilean cherries arrived last weekend. This was the largest single shipment of cherries since the beginning of the harvest season. read more

Organic fruits and vegetables are at a greater risk of spoilage and contamination by foodborne pathogens because of the strict production standards that restrict the use of chemical additives. To tackle this issue, researchers Faith Critzer and Laurel Dunn from the University of Georgia are investigating the use of essential oils to improve the safety of these products. read more

In the area of watermelon production, China is the world's leading country, showcasing its dominance by producing 60.4 million tons of watermelon in 2022, as reported by the World Population Review. This amount significantly exceeds the production of the second-place country, Turkey, by over twenty times. read more

Gladiolus jest ważnym komercyjnym kwiatem ciętym cenionym za swoje intensywne kolory i długą żywotność w wazonie. Jednakże wzrost i produkcja kłączy różnych odmian są silnie uzależnione od czynników środowiskowych. W miejscach takich jak Peszawar w Pakistanie, istnieje ograniczona ilość badań, które mogłyby pomóc w określeniu optymalnych warunków uprawy. read more

W ciągu pierwszych 11 miesięcy 2024 roku Uzbekistan znacząco zwiększył eksport moreli, kapusty i wiśni, przy czym rynki rosyjski i kazachski dominowały jako główni importerzy. Według Agencji Statystycznej, Uzbekistan wyeksportował 64 800 ton moreli o wartości 62,2 miliona dolarów. Top read more

In 2024, Turkey exported $141 million worth of flowers and ornamental plants to 80 countries, with the Netherlands and the UK being the largest recipients, according to a sector official. Turkey, which is home to more than 3,500 plant species, exports a variety of products including cut flowers and indoor plants. read more

Seafrigo, a company specializing in cold chain logistics for food, has opened its first office in Vietnam. Fabian Hautiere has been appointed as Managing Director to lead the company's operations in the country. The establishment of an office in Vietnam aligns with Seafrigo's expansion strategy. read more

The Indian rupee recently crossed the 86 mark against the dollar for the first time in history, driven by risk aversion in global markets and a stronger US dollar. This development is expected to impact India's high-tech greenhouse sector, specifically affecting import costs and exports... read more

Ostatnie badania, zainicjowane przez InnovationQuarter i przeprowadzone przez Hillenraad, zbadano możliwości dla holenderskich firm ogrodniczych w szklarniach w sześciu stanach USA. Są to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina i Georgia. Badanie skupiło się na konkretnych cechach rynku amerykańskiego. read more

Cold chain specialist Seafrigo has opened its first office in Vietnam and appointed Fabian Hautiere as the managing director to oversee operations in the country. read more

The high volume of Chilean cherry shipments to China is causing market pressure ahead of the Chinese New Year festival. read more

Nowe odmiany napędzają postęp w branży świeżych produktów rolnych, a hodowcy muszą zmierzyć się z coraz szerszym spektrum czynników podczas pracy nad tworzeniem najnowszych wcieleń. read more

On January 8th, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), experts from the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT), Vietnam Gardening Association (VAC), Southern Horticultural Research Institute (SOFRI), Dalat Flower Association (DFA), The HCMC High-Tech Agricultural Park (AHTP), and VINA T&T came together. read more

Turkey's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone in 2024, recording its highest annual export figures to date at $36.2 billion, according to the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM). This marks a 3.3% increase from 2023 and accounts for 16% of the nation's total exports. read more