Asia & Oceania

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a decision mandating that all fresh vegetables and fruits exported to the European Union must come only from farms certified under the Sri Lankan Good Agricultural Practices (SLGAP) guidelines, as well as through registered exporters. read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced the launch of FI2, a new dedicated ocean service connecting Far East Asia to the Indian Subcontinent, with the first westbound sailing departing Shanghai on June 4, 2026. The service has been introduced in response to growing customer demand for additional connectivity in this region. read more

Since mid-May, cherries from greenhouses in Dalian, Liaoning Province, have entered the concentrated shipping phase. As open-field cherries gradually come to market, the 2026 northern China cherry market is set to reach its sales peak. Overall, cherry production in Dalian remains stable this year. read more

The macadamia industry in Australia is on track to achieve one of its largest harvests ever, as production volumes increase significantly due to the maturation of newer orchards and the continuous growth in global demand. Julian Lancaster-Smith from Suncoast Gold Macadamias reported that intake volumes have increased significantly in many areas. read more

It is citrus season in South Australia, and the fruit is highly anticipated at the South Australian Produce Market. South Australia has approximately 5,700 hectares of citrus planted across the state. The Riverland region is the heart of the industry, producing a wide range of citrus varieties. read more

Eksport mango z Indii stopniowo przesunie się z odmian południowych na stany północne produkujące jak Uttar Pradesh, gdy zbliża się koniec zbiorów odmiany Alphonso. "Mango z Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gudżaratu i Maharasztry napędziły eksport o wartości około 160 milionów dolarów do USA, ZEA, Wielkiej Brytanii, Holandii, read more

Ausveg has warned against feeling too safe or confident as the effects of the conflict in the Middle East continue to affect Australia's vegetable industry. This ongoing situation is causing uncertainty for vegetable growers and the future supply of Australian-grown vegetables. read more

A drone system called RoBird is being tested in Moreton Bay, Australia, as part of efforts to reduce bird damage in strawberry production areas. The project involves Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone was developed to mimic predatory bird behavior. read more

Vegetable growers in Australia are still experiencing increasing production costs and supply uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a recent survey by Ausveg. The survey, which included nearly 200 growers and was conducted two and a half months into the conflict, revealed that median diesel costs had... read more

Belgian apples will now have access to the Chinese market after the phytosanitary export protocol was signed between the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and China's General Administration of Customs (GACC). This agreement was finalized during a working visit by the. read more

During three dynamic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as the most comprehensive business platform in Southeast Asia for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20-22 May, these co-located exhibitions brought together
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Custard apple growers in India are increasing production through hybrid varieties, closer planting systems, and pulp processing aimed at export markets. In Karnataka's Kolar district, grower Ashoka Shivareddy shifted from traditional farming to custard apple production in 2018, selecting read more

Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20–22 May, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more

Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from May 20 to 22, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more

The Uttar Pradesh government will establish the state's first 'Centre of Excellence' for flowers in Ayodhya. The project will be located in the Pirkhauli region, covering three hectares of land at a cost of Rs 2 crore. The center is intended to serve as a hub for providing technical assistance. read more

The agricultural company "Ýigit" in the Kaahka district of the Ahal region is increasing greenhouse tomato production and expanding exports from Turkmenistan, according to AsmanNews. The exports are being supplied to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The company, which is part of the Union of read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has implemented temporary restrictions, starting from May 20, 2026, on the import of bananas into Russia from the Ecuadorian exporter Exportadora de Banano Levexport S.A. This decision was made due to the ongoing issue of recurrent detection of... read more

Roskomnadzor, Russia's agricultural oversight agency, announced on Wednesday a temporary ban on all flower imports from or passing through Armenia. This decision comes as relations between the two countries are deteriorating. The ban, which will be in place starting Thursday, is said to be aimed at... read more

The new garlic harvest season started in May in Jinxiang, one of China's main garlic-producing regions. Despite a higher-than-expected production, the market is facing pressure from a growing supply, increasing export volumes, and falling prices. read more

The Indian table grape season has ended, with overall exports lower than last year, according to Sumit Bhujbal, the business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises. Bhujbal stated, "India's table grape season concluded with decreased export volumes and higher prices, due to a reduced crop yield...". read more