The vision of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and the determination of its alumnus, Avtar Singh Dhindsa, laid the foundation for one of India's most successful land diversification projects: floriculture and flower seed cultivation. Avtar, who grew up in Langrian village in Punjab, began read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the peak periods for fruit consumption in China. With the festival approaching (October 6 this year), demand for Peruvian blueberries has risen, driving a steady increase in prices. Earlier in the season, however, abundant domestic supply kept blueberry prices stable. read more

Mr. Mukund Thakar, Founder of Sai Roses and Pawana Sanskruti FPC, has been honored at HortiConnect India 2025 in Bangalore for his contributions to the floriculture industry. This recognition celebrates his remarkable journey from a humble 1000 square meter polyhouse to 50 acres of world-class facilities. read more

On September 9th, AgriFutures growAG. and Hort Innovation co-hosted a webinar with UK-based AgriTech E, focusing on innovation needs in Australia's horticulture sector and opportunities for international collaboration. The session introduced the growAG. platform and featured insights from an. read more

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has set a target to reduce the country's dependence on imported red onions by up to 30% by 2030 through a structured local seed production programme. Director General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the initiative aims to boost domestic red onion production and decrease reliance on imports. read more

According to the commission, the agreement for the agricultural sectors of both sides is largely balanced. There will be no liberalization for sensitive agricultural products such as rice, sugar, and eggs. The same applies to fresh bananas, ethanol, modified starches, and proteins. "Limited trade quotas" will be in place. read more

Nowe dane ze strony rządu Nowej Zelandii ujawniły, że konsumenci w całym kraju zmniejszyli spożycie owoców i warzyw w związku z presją finansową. read more

Bipartisan group of US legislators has called on US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to prioritize market access for US blueberries in trade talks with key Asian partners. read more

Hyderabad residents who are planning to decorate their homes with flowers or make Bathukammas will need to spend less on marigolds but more on roses during the upcoming festival season starting Monday. The price of roses has increased, while the cost of marigolds (banthi), traditionally used for home decoration, has decreased. read more

Vietnam is the European Union's largest trading partner in ASEAN. The EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA), signed in 2019 and in force since August 2020, aims to reduce tariffs and promote trade in goods and services. Between 2019 and 2024, total trade between the EU and Vietnam rose. read more

The stone fruit sector in Turkey is experiencing a significant decrease in the marketing year 2025/26 due to widespread spring frosts and unfavorable weather conditions. Fresh peach and nectarine exports are expected to decrease by 45 percent to 145,000 tons, while fresh cherry exports are forecasted to drop by 85 percent. read more

Turkey is preparing for the beginning of its citrus export season, which officially starts on October 2. Gökhan Gökoluk, a sales representative of the Turkish fresh produce exporter İşlek Group, mentioned that the citrus season follows a successful start to the pomegranate season. "We are pleased to" read more

The newly organized HortiConnect India Expo brought a fresh focus to India's horticulture sector, gathering nearly 25,000 visitors at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre for three event-packed days between September 25th and 27th. Click here for the photoreport of Technology Vision 2030. read more

The Antwerp investment company Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) is investing 22 million euros in the Indian family-owned nut, dried fruit, and seed producer VKC Nuts, according to a report by De Tijd. With this investment, AvH will acquire a 16.6 percent stake in VKC Nuts. VKC Nuts, which will soon celebrate its centenary, is the company in question. read more

Argos Greenhouse Solutions is an Israeli company that has been designing and delivering high-tech, turnkey greenhouse projects since 2005. Their projects have reached various continents and climates, including the snowy expanses of Central Asia, the humid lowlands of Southeast Asia, and the developing agricultural regions. read more

Sezon jabłek w Iranie przebiega stabilnie, z silnym popytem ze strony krajów Zatoki Perskiej oraz Pakistanu, który zaczyna się wyłaniać jako dynamiczny rynek. Takie informacje pochodzą od Payama Mohammadi Aghdama, irańskiego eksportera i dyrektora generalnego firmy Holden Harvest. Sezon rozpoczął się pod koniec sierpnia z niższymi wolumenami produkcji. read more

The EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aims to enhance access to the Indonesian market for European farmers and food producers. The agreement involves the elimination of high tariffs and cumbersome procedures for EU agri-food exports, although certain sensitive products are excluded from this liberalization. EU agri-food exports to... read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku produkcja awokado w Meksyku wykazuje pozytywny trend w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Salvador Miranda Aguilar, dyrektor generalny Grupo Sanell, twierdzi, że deszcze miały korzystny wpływ, co przekłada się na większe ilości i lepsze dostawy dużych. read more

Tanzania's horticulture industry is exploring a promising opportunity as China trials a newly developed type of small tomatoes designed for fresh consumption. This move may allow Tanzanian farmers to embrace the technology, grow the crop, and access China's extensive market. read more

Avocado production in Turkey has nearly increased tenfold in the past five years – from 5,923 tons in 2020 to 64,500 tons in 2024. Antalya led the statistics with 35,694 tons of production last year, while Alanya expanded its cultivation area in the last 13. read more