Asia & Oceania

A one-day training program on "Approach in Post-Harvest Management of Commercial Flowers" was conducted on January 7, 2026, at the Conference Hall of Zimin Ziro Hotel in Ziro. The program aimed at strengthening farmers' technical knowledge in commercial floriculture. It was sponsored under the. read more

Thailand's caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao has instructed agricultural attachés in 11 countries to intensify efforts to expand exports of Thai agricultural products, address non-tariff barriers, and increase shipments to key markets. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 16% to $2,557 per 40ft container, primarily driven by rate increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. Spot rates from Shanghai to Genoa rose by 13% to $3,885 per 40ft container, while rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam increased by 10% to $2,840 per container. read more

Kazakhstan increased its fruit and berry exports in the first ten months of 2025, shipping 197,600 tonnes abroad, up 33.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Export earnings reached $27.6 million. Melons and watermelons led the growth, with shipments up 22.9% to 91,400 tonnes. Major buyers. read more

The cultivation of avocados in Israel has been increasingly common in recent years, with the acreage expanding every year, according to Betsalel Ohana, the export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "With around 16,000 hectares of orchards and an additional 1,000 hectares planted each year, avocados now dominate... read more

Rynek importowanych mandarynek stale rośnie w ostatnich latach, twierdzi Amit Sharma, właściciel handlowca owocami Fresko Fruits: "Wolumeny importowanych mandarynek do Indii znacząco wzrosły w ostatnich latach. W 2023 roku Indie importowały około 19 156,9 ton mandarynek i klementyn. read more

Roselin by KOK LLC is planning to establish a modern greenhouse complex in the Akunk community of Kotayk Province, Armenia. The company will be using imported materials to grow roses. As per a government decision, the company will be granted a waiver on import customs duties as part of their investment. read more

Ruch owoców i warzyw został objęty ścisłą kontrolą w okolicy Auckland, Nowa Zelandia, po wykryciu muchy owocowej. read more

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W ciągu pierwszych 11 miesięcy poprzedniego roku Gruzja importowała ananasy o łącznej wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów amerykańskich i łącznym wolumenem 1 410 ton. Oznaczało to wzrost wartości importu o 13,5% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem poprzedniego roku, podczas gdy wolumen importu zmniejszył się o 1,2%. read more

India's Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) has announced that the Annual Flower Show 2026 will be held at Ekamra Kanan in the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar from January 9 to January 11. Officials shared the information on Wednesday. The three-day exhibition will remain open to visitors from. read more

The Mazandaran province in Iran has been exporting various horticultural products to international markets during the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, 2025. As per Asadollah Teymouri Yansari, the Head of the Agricultural Jihad Organization of Mazandaran province, the shipments have read more

Australian stone fruit imports are gaining momentum in India now that the South African season has wrapped up, with three airfreight shipments landed, says Mumbai importer Arun Uttamchandani of Pushpbhuj Impex. "We have mainly imported white nectarines and violet peaches so far. The season did not read more

Despite a few minor logistical issues related to snowfall in some parts of France, the green kiwi campaign had a successful start this year for Vergers Cancel. "We are slightly ahead of the destocking plan," Alexandre Cancel explains. This is attributed to the fact that New Zealand... read more

The New Zealand onion grower Balle Bros began harvesting their earliest varieties at the start of December. The weather was quite unpredictable, with rain causing some interruptions. However, the quality and size of the onions were good. "Due to the slower harvest, the supply was limited and therefore..." read more

Konsumpcja miękkich owoców, zwłaszcza borówek, rośnie dynamicznie na całym świecie, a Turcja ma potencjał, by stać się głównym graczem na tym rynku. Kolektyw Holland House of Fruits (HHF) wspiera tureckich producentów poprzez transfer wiedzy, szkolenia i technologię w celu poprawy...

The consumption of soft fruits, especially blueberries, is rapidly increasing worldwide, and Turkey has the potential to become a major player in this segment. The Holland House of Fruits (HHF) collective supports Turkish growers through knowledge transfer, training, and technology to improve... read more

India's pomegranate exports are undergoing a significant transition towards long-distance sea shipments to markets such as the USA and Australia, with values increasing by over 20% despite initial unseasonal humidity in the 2025-26 season, according to Aditya Ghatge of Paathway Global, a fresh produce exporter. "We have." read more

The international cherry market in the southern hemisphere enters the campaign season with still unstable balances. Prices are significantly affected by the Chinese market, where the large availability of Chilean cherries has led to estimated decreases ranging between 20% and 40% compared to. read more

Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to chilling injury affecting crops in Maharashtra and other key growing areas during the harsh winter. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Banana cultivation has been growing in the Rangpur agricultural region of Bangladesh, supported by stable and profitable prices since 2019. Farmers in all five districts of the region have been increasing their plantings, motivated by consistent market returns and high yields. read more