2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (202+ words) Pine nut cultivation expanded across 10 districts of Nangarhar province this year, with 2,153 jeribs of land under production and an expected harvest of 1,115 tons, according to the Taliban-run Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock. The department reported that 2,780 farmers received training…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (178+ words) For close to four decades, the Du Roi Group's nurseries have been exporting plant material, counting clients in almost 40 countries among their clients. The Group comprises five nursery businesses: Du Roi Laboratory (bananas), Du Roi Nursery and Cederberg Tree Nursery…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (113+ words) FreshPlaza Ecuador's National Police seized 2,040 kilograms of cocaine from a banana container at Puerto Bolívar The container originated in El Oro province and was destined for Sweden © National Police of Ecuador According to media outlet Expreso, police investigative units…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (181+ words) Russian businesses are interested in importing fresh fruit from Afghanistan and are exploring the possibility of transporting the produce to Russia by rail, Afghanistan's Bakhtar News Agency reported. Several Russian businessmen raised the issue during a meeting with entrepreneurs and…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (120+ words) An Ecuadorian yellow pitahaya exporter who asked to remain anonymous, given the current situation the sector is facing in Ecuador, has shared their perspective on the specific dynamics of the Asian market and the opportunities it offers for Ecuadorian fruit....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (262+ words) FreshPlaza The summer drought is still the main talking point in the open-field vegetable sector "It is not only affecting the current market situation, but also many crops that were planted in dry soil up to week 35 We'll be dealing…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (237+ words) Representatives from across the supply chain attended the September 2 event, including farmers, technicians, and representatives from several retail chains. "The event was designed primarily for Gil Program members, but we opened it up to other interested stakeholders." © Cristiano Riciputi | FreshPlaza....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (220+ words) FreshPlaza Peru is sending fairly large volumes of blueberries to Europe early in the season "But that won't last We're already seeing warning signs that, due to El Niño, supply will be lower than previously estimated, as the volumes being…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (287+ words) A forecast El Niño event could increase pressure on Australian fresh produce prices as hotter and drier conditions affect key growing regions in eastern Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology expects El Niño to peak in late spring or summer and…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (211+ words) Uzbekistan has approved imports of hazelnuts, almonds, and citrus products from Georgia following a phytosanitary risk analysis. The decision was announced during an online meeting between Jamshid Urunov, deputy chairman of Uzbekistan's Food Safety Committee for plant protection and quarantine,…...