A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus, cultivated at the base of the Southern Alps, debuted on supermarket shelves in New Zealand in mid-October. read more

Harvest Moon participated in this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, showcasing their Snackables: convenient snack packs containing carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes. Apart from promoting the product, the event served as a research opportunity to directly observe Asian consumer preferences. read more

Ambassador's residence in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul on Friday celebrated cultural exchange through ikebana, or the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container, marking the 17th consecutive weekly decline and reaching the lowest level since January 2024. Spot rates on the Transpacific trade lane were relatively stable this week, indicating a seasonal slowdown during China's Golden Week. read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

The growth of asparagus is dependent on temperature, with warmer days and sunlight aiding in spear development. In New Zealand, southern asparagus production is lagging slightly behind northern growers this year due to a cold and wet spring that delayed the season by several weeks. Lower soil temperatures have... read more

Sure, the translation of " " into English is "non-breaking space". read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has emphasized its goal to become the healthiest fruit brand in the world within the next decade. read more

The Australian retailer Coles has started its Banana A-Peel national fundraiser for 2025, where funds from banana sales will be donated to Little Athletics Australia. read more

BASF Agricultural Solutions Australia has launched Ask a Farmer, a new national initiative designed to bring Australians closer to the farmers who grow their food. Fronted by meteorologist and broadcaster Jane Bunn, the social media video series hits the city streets, to give everyday Australians the opportunity to ask farmers questions about their food production. read more

Zbiory w holenderskim owocach szczytowych przyniosły duże plony. Jednak Paul Peters z Gebr. Peters Fruithandel nie spodziewa się żadnych problemów z sprzedażą zbiorów, zauważa FreshPlaza.

The picking has resulted in big yields in Dutch top fruit. However, Paul Peters of Gebr. Peters Fruithandel does not expect any problems with selling the crop, FreshPlaza notes. read more

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. At a press meet held today, the Metropolitan Police Force stated that the decision aims to promote domestic farmers. Similarly, the local... read more

The 8th Ha Noi Ikebana Exhibition, which opened at the Vietnam Women's Museum on October 11, created a serene dialogue between flowers and the human soul. The exquisite Ikebana arrangements filled the hall with emotion, leading visitors into a world of harmony and reflection. Themed "Harmony," read more

The Gimhae Flower Distribution Center in South Korea will be constructed at the location of the Yeongnam Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative Federation in Gimhae, with an investment of 46 billion square meters. The center aims to introduce distribution innovation through the implementation of electronic auctions, making Gimhae the largest... read more

Imported fruits and vegetables from Africa to Russia are on the rise, with countries like Morocco expanding their presence in the Russian market. According to Rosselkhoznadzor data, Russia imported approximately 1.3 million tons of fruits and vegetables through the ports of St. Petersburg. read more

Despite facing challenges, Babita Kumar remains resilient. The Nadi resident left her job as a preschool teacher to pursue a hobby she deeply loved. Today, she works as a florist, a profession she has been passionate about for over 20 years. "I love flowers, so I started growing them," she said. read more

Chiński rynek czosnku niedawno doświadczył niewielkich fluktuacji. Uporczywe jesiennie opady deszczu opóźniły okres sadzenia na nowy sezon czosnkowy, wpływając na oczekiwania rynku dotyczące przyszłej produkcji. Według dyrektora Zhang z firmy Jining Greenstream Fruit & Vegetable Co., Ltd. read more

Recently added farm products have increased Bangladesh's agricultural export revenues, which include fruits, vegetables, flowers, and cash crops, during the first nine months of the 2012-2013 fiscal year, as per official data. Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) statistics indicate that agricultural exports read more

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has reiterated the government's dedication to boosting Pakistan's agricultural exports, with a special emphasis on citrus fruits, particularly Kinnow mandarins. He made these remarks at the Agri Expo Sargodha, where the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export read more