From the misty mountains of Yunyang County, a truck loaded with freshly processed chrysanthemums set off along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The cargo was bound for Southeast Asian countries, where the blooms would soon be turned into fragrant herbal teas. Once relatively read more

With the counting day approaching, flower vendors in Patna are experiencing a significant increase in sales as political parties and supporters hurry to place large orders for garlands and bouquets to celebrate anticipated victories on Nov 14, turning what is usually a seasonal trade into a round-the-clock business. read more

In the 2024/2025 season, Spain continued to be the leading supplier of aubergines in the European Union, providing over 60% of the region's consumption. The following countries in line were the Netherlands, Germany, and Turkey. This information is based on a report from Hortoinfo utilizing data from Eurostat's statistical service. read more

This week, the arrival of Chilean cherries continued to increase. With prices dropping further, buyers' cautious attitude has decreased. Some traders noted that average daily cherry sales reached 70-80% this week, a significant improvement from last week's approximately 60%, which sometimes was even read more

Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. spearheaded the opening of the first local government-owned and managed tissue culture laboratory for ornamental plants in Guiguinto, known as the Garden Capital of Bulacan in the Philippines. The new facility, iLAB Guiguinto, is situated next to the Tabang. read more

Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Alisher Shukurov, met with Holger Kray, Practice Manager for Agriculture and Food at the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia, to review ongoing cooperation and outline new areas of partnership. During the meeting, the parties discussed: Further read more

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has welcomed the restart of discussions on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and the European Union. However, the NFF insists that any new proposal must offer better agricultural access compared to previous negotiations. This was highlighted by the Trade Minister. read more

Las exportaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas a China han caído bruscamente en 2025, continuando la tendencia a la baja observada en los últimos años. Entre enero y agosto, los envíos disminuyeron un 63 por ciento en volumen y valor en comparación con el mismo período del año anterior, alcanzando 1,380 toneladas y €2.3 millones respectivamente. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has announced increased government support for the banana sector in the country, introducing a set of measures to combat the spread of Panama disease and enhance competitiveness in the global market. read more

Dwa zespoły uczniów hortikultury z Oxford High School zostały pochwalone za reprezentowanie Missisipi na 98. Narodowej Konwencji i Wystawie FFA, która niedawno odbyła się w Indianapolis, Indiana. Zespół agronomii z Oxfordu zajął imponujące 8. miejsce w kraju, a zespół florystyczny. read more

A pair of horticulture student teams from Oxford High School have received praise for representing Mississippi at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The agronomy group from Oxford achieved an impressive 8th place finish nationally, and the floriculture team was also commended. read more

Uzbekistan is preparing for a significant expansion of orchard plantings as it seeks to enhance its position in the global fruit supply. Ugiloy Boltaboyeva, Head of the Press Service of the Agency for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex, stated that the country currently ranks second worldwide in this endeavor. read more

A group of Japanese businessmen, led by Ryohei Shikata, the first secretary of the Economic Section of the Japanese Embassy in Madrid, traveled to El Ejido to observe its agricultural production methods firsthand. They were welcomed by Manuel Martínez, the councilor for Agriculture and the Environment. read more

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports to China in the first eight months of 2025 have decreased by 63% in volume and value compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 1,380 tons and 2.3 million euros, representing 0.02% of total exports. Over the past five years, shipments have declined by read more

Nowe wykrycia zachodniego czerwca (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w importowanych ciętych kwiatach dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch przesyłek ciętych kwiatów z Chin wykazały zachodniego czerwca w stanie nieżywym. read more

India's onion exports are crucial for international trade, but exporters are still grappling with challenges such as unpredictable weather and restrictive trade policies, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "The current red onion season began much later than usual. Typically, we read more

On Wednesday, Director of Agriculture for Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, flagged off a group of progressive farmers for an exposure visit outside the valley under the Promotion of Floriculture Project. The purpose of the visit is to familiarize the participating farmers with the latest technologies and best practices. read more

Abinesh Subramani of Saraswathi Flowers Ooty states that the growing popularity of artificial and plastic flowers is significantly impacting India's fresh flower industry. He notes that the increased usage of artificial and plastic flowers has led to a nearly 50% decrease in the demand for real flowers throughout India. read more

Nowe wykrycia zachowujących kwiatów zachodnich zalotników (Frankliniella occidentalis) zostały zgłoszone w dostarczonych do regionów Amur i Chabarowsk w połowie listopada importowanych kwiatów ciętych. W regionie Amur inspekcje dwóch partii kwiatów ciętych z Chin ujawniły zachodnie zalotniki w stanie niemożliwym do przeżycia. read more

Favco QLD has introduced a new mango variety called Ruby Gold, which was developed in Far North Queensland. read more