India: How a college dropout built a marigold business from scratch
2025-07-08 00:00
In a quiet corner of West Bengal's East Midnapore district, Kolaghat blooms with life every morning. Its flower market, filled with the bright yellows of marigolds and the soft pinks of roses, buzzes with gentle energy. Amid this colorful bustle, young Arup Kumar Ghosh grew up, finding
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Tornike Latatia, from the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers in Georgia, reports on recent frost impacts on almond yields in Shida Kartli. The frosts have affected orchards, with an anticipated 30-40% reduction in harvest volume. Despite this, forecasts suggest a production of approximately...
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Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports saw a strong rebound in June.
2025-07-08 00:00
The fruit and vegetable export industry in Vietnam experienced a significant improvement in June 2025, with total exports reaching almost $810 million. This represented a 31% increase from May and a 20% rise compared to the same period last year. This boost brought the total exports for the first half of the year to $3.1 billion, narrowing the...
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Bangladesh's vegetable exports through sea shipments have increased by 313% in just one year.
2025-07-08 00:00
Bangladesh's vegetable exports have experienced a remarkable recovery, with an increase of over 313% in the fiscal year 2024-25. The Plant Quarantine Centre at Chittagong Seaport reported that sea shipments amounted to 58,766 metric tons, a significant rise from the previous year's 14,202 tons. This resurgence follows years of...
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The blueberry industry is experiencing steady growth worldwide. Peru has established itself as a top exporter, but other emerging players like China, the United States, and Chile are also making significant progress. Additionally, Zimbabwe from Africa has emerged as a promising alternative and is gaining momentum in the market.
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Vietnam's mango industry has achieved a major milestone as Tien Giang province exported its first batch of green-skinned "tuong" (elephant) mangoes to the United States. This signals an increasing recognition of Vietnamese specialty fruits, especially those from the Mekong Delta region. Tien Giang...
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Cambodia's cashew exports have increased by 15%.
2025-07-08 00:00
The quarterly report from the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) shows a 15% increase in export volume over a five-month period. This increase is linked to higher costs for farmers, mainly due to the use of pest control measures. The report was released in conjunction with a May report, where the CAC also discussed the impact of climate change.
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Obecne dostawy australijskich awokado pochodzą głównie z regionów uprawnych w Australii Zachodniej i Tristate, z mniejszymi ilościami z południowo-wschodniego Queenslandu i Nowej Południowej Walii. Wygląda na to, że w tym roku będzie mocne zaopatrzenie, a odmiana Hass jest obecnie najbardziej dominującą dostępną odmianą. W...
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As of June 2025, EU orange imports for the 2024-2025 season totaled 549 tons, which is below the 636 tons recorded in 2023-2024. South Africa supplied 9,973 tons, Egypt 37,785 tons, and Morocco 3,127 tons. Other suppliers included Turkey (9 tons), Argentina (96 tons), and Zimbabwe (9,850 tons).
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Wanding Port, located on the China-Myanmar border in Yunnan, is currently experiencing a significant increase in imports of mangoes from Myanmar. Trucks carrying Sandelong mangoes are arriving daily, passing through the customs supervision area before continuing to major Chinese cities such as Kunming, Chengdu, and.
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Table grape production is still in its early stages.
2025-07-08 00:00
In Marneuli, a municipality situated halfway between Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, and the Armenian border just 20 kilometers to the south, there is a vineyard with Muscat Hamburg, Italia, and Sugraone grape varieties. The vines were planted five years ago and are now gradually reaching full maturity.
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BeeHero is launching pre-pollination reports for Australian growers for the third consecutive season.
2025-07-07 16:00
The precision pollination specialist BeeHero has announced the launch of its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season, this year being supported by the initial rollout of its pre-pollination reports.
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In June, three delegates from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) visited Australia to explore counter-seasonal horticulture export opportunities. They interviewed Australian growers and horticulture experts to assess the feasibility of potential future export opportunities.
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Vendors at the Mapusa flower market had to end their business early on Saturday after the electricity department cut off power supply to the premises due to outstanding power bills. This incident has been a major embarrassment for the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) as the council has failed to clear the...
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Russia has officially recognized bananas as an agricultural crop in order to reduce its dependence on imports.
2025-07-07 00:00
Bananas have been officially classified as an agricultural product in Russia, according to a government decree published on the legal information portal. This means that bananas are now considered equivalent to traditional crops like potatoes, grains, and apples. This classification allows bananas to be...
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Bloom Fresh has won a legal battle in China to protect its rights to a specific variety of grapes.
2025-07-07 00:00
W lipcu 2025 r. Bloom Fresh International Limited z powodzeniem obroniła swoje prawa własności intelektualnej w Chinach w ramach sprawy naruszenia dotyczącej odmiany winogron IFG 10, która jest sprzedawana pod nazwami handlowymi SWEET GLOBE™ i Sweet Earth™. Nieautoryzowany producent działający w
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Vietnam has experienced a notable increase in fruit and vegetable exports to the United States in the first four months of 2025, with shipments totaling $154 million, marking a 66% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam Customs. This growth occurred despite broader challenges in.
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Imports of avocados in India increased by 150% from January to May, despite facing price pressures.
2025-07-07 00:00
The avocado import market in India experienced strong growth in the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges such as pricing pressures and quality issues. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, stated: "We started 2025 on a positive note, with increasing demand from retail and food service sectors, leading us to restructure."
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The prices of cherries in Georgia have increased as a result of damage caused by spring frost.
2025-07-07 00:00
Ostry wzrost cen wiśni w Gruzji jest związany z niskimi plonami spowodowanymi chłodną pogodą w kwietniu i maju. O tym poinformował Vano Goglidzé, założyciel konserw Kula. "Wiśnie teraz kosztują do 25 GEL (7,7 euro) za kilogram na rynku. Ta cena wynika z wiosennych przymrozków, które dotknęły słodkie.
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