Sector | Management
WTO talks stall as Brazil blocks e-commerce moratorium extension
Italy to employ Uzbek seasonal workers in fruit and vegetable sector
U.S. blueberry grower adopts H-2A program as labour costs rise
Federal Fruit Growing Section firmly rejects sharp criticism of how seasonal workers are treated
"The real situation, not a cliché merry-go-round"
News of Indonesian import quotas may impact fresh pear exports
Kenya introduces invoice financing for fresh produce sector
Qatar strengthens food security with local production and stockpiles
Australian farmers seek support on fertiliser and fuel supply
USDA funds Wisconsin cooperative to supply vegetables to schools
Yuma growers await Colorado River deal as supply concerns rise
South Africa awards Durban port concessions for produce exports
UK growers face higher electricity costs as standing charges rise
UNECE standard aligns global seed potato certification systems
U.S. growers vote on commissions as Alabama reports freeze damage
Ghana urges district vegetable farms after Burkina Faso tomato ban
Kenya enforces stricter avocado export rules as season opens
Zimbabwe earns US$11.62 million from agricultural exports to China
Malaysia considers import controls as vegetable prices fall
Brazil secures Turkey route to maintain agricultural exports
Vietnamese exporters adapt to tighter EU residue limits
Andhra Pradesh banana prices drop to US$48 per ton
Australia launches horticulture exchange with Japan
U.S. proposes new kiwifruit size and packaging standards
U.S. recalls peeled garlic over botulism risk in three states
Canada fines blueberry processor for mislabelled origin
Indian apple growers protest import duties as FTA quotas limit imports
Malaysian crop losses reach up to 50% under extreme weather
HortNZ monitors Middle East impact on fuel, fertiliser, and labour supply
California names March 31 Farmworkers Day
Cermac, Promos, and the Ministry
Agreement signed for companies from Italy and Uzbekistan
Russia detects quarantine pests in imported tomatoes from Turkey and Kazakhstan
Russia rejects avocado and grape shipments over document discrepancies
California proposes US$100M expansion of CalFresh produce program
Australia proposes stone fruit biosecurity levy from October 2026
Local eyes and ears in Spain
EU funding targets Durban upgrades for South Africa fruit exports
Georgian peach and nectarine exports rise as quality improves
Vietnam introduces durian trading rules in Dak Lak
New Zealand Hastings plant closure raises supply chain concerns
New Zealand exporters assess U.S. tariff refunds after court ruling
The Mercosur-EU agreement creates new opportunities for Uruguay's fruit sector
Brazilian grape exports to EU set for tariff-free access from May
U.S. launches antidumping investigation into Mexican strawberry exports
Senegalese mango exporters face EU pest rules and rising costs
Hainan forms tropical fruit alliance to expand exports
Ireland's trade in fresh produce shows a continued reliance on imports
Pakistan approves fruit and vegetable exports to Gulf markets
Victoria enforces food safety standards for berry, melon, and leafy growers
U.S. states sue USDA over funding conditions tied to policy compliance
New Jersey pilot program to test fruit and veg prescriptions via pharmacies
Australia funds drought trials for apple and cherry growers
UAE retailers shift supply routes as Hormuz disruption raises costs
Taiwanese biodegradable films increase sweet potato yields up to 3x
Moldova rejects 10.5 tons of dried fruit over mold contamination
Brazil highlights maritime security as Santos handles 29.6% of trade
Brazilian fruit exports set to gain from EU trade deal and shifting logistics
U.S. court orders US$165bn tariff refunds as CBP develops CAPE system
South African macadamia prices diverge as tariffs ease
Ghana secures US$20 million to address tomato supply risks
Vietnamese fruit exports face EU scrutiny over MRL violations
Jordan at 61% self-sufficiency, vegetable prices to fall
Uzbekistan seizes 72.3 kg of hashish hidden in potato replicas
Mexico and U.S. strengthen food safety cooperation as trade grows
Oman buyer explores Brazilian fruit sourcing under ApexBrasil program
Jamaican banana recovery under way as TR4 threat grows
U.S. potato growers face H-2A visa delays ahead of 2026 season
India introduces logistics relief for delayed export cargo
U.S. lawsuit challenges USDA funding conditions for agriculture
Australian vegetable supply at risk as growers reconsider planting
Greek citrus exports move closer to Thailand market access
Australia-EU trade deal brings mixed outlook for horticulture sector
Philippine banana exporters seek cost relief as export costs increase
Tripura expands organic farming and export volumes
ICAR-CCRI partners on disease-free citrus plants
Georgia remains reliant on fruit and vegetable imports
Ecuador launches program to support Andean blueberry conservation
Kenya focuses on value addition in macadamia, avocado, and blueberries
India resumes fruit exports to Gulf, but logistics disruptions persist
Australian floods hit macadamia, avocado, and citrus production
Fiji distributes fruit and vegetable seedlings and seeds to farmer
Tasmania introduces rules for potato mop-top virus
South African fruit sector faces trade and logistics challenges
New Zealand establishes unified vegetable industry body NZVeg
Kyrgyzstan opens access for frozen fruit exports to China
Ukraine allocates first 2026 grants for orchards and greenhouses
Exporters call for response to Burkina Faso tomato ban
U.S. lawmakers push tariffs on Mexican produce to support Florida growers
South African agricultural exports reach US$14.2 billion in 2025
Kenyan fresh produce exports face EU compliance challenges
Kyrgyzstan seeks EAEU duty cuts on food imports
U.S. specialty crop groups call for $5 billion aid package
Uganda to restrict Kenyan farmgate produce purchases
U.S. and Mexico launch talks ahead of USMCA joint review
USDA allows earlier shipment of Beta avocados in South Florida
Peruvian agro-exports top US$15 billion with continued EU compliance
Tanzania to develop Coast Region as produce production hub
Air freight from India to Gulf sustains produce supply during disruptions
Kashmir almond and walnut cultivation declines
Fire at fruit export facility in Sadat City contained without injuries
Burkina Faso bans tomato exports, impacting Ghanaian supply
EU audits Thai residue controls for fruit and vegetable exports
Hungary urges EU to lift fertilizer tariffs as costs rise
U.S. senators call for probe into Canadian potato trade practices
Brazilian citrus study quantifies carbon storage in groves and soil
Rwandan avocado exports hit by Middle East flight disruptions
Namibia flags fruit fly risk for table grape exports
Mexican berry exports hit by peso volatility and U.S. probe
Australian fuel shortages disrupt fruit harvest and logistics
César Rohon, Pro Ecuador's Trade Office in Germany:
"Ecuador doubled its non-oil exports to Germany, mainly due to increased banana exports"
European garlic sector calls for urgent measures to tackle rising costs and imports
Egypt increases exports to Gulf as conflict disrupts trade
Eastern Cape allocates US$145 million to agriculture in 2026/27
Bangladeshi fruit imports rise to 558,020 tons
Indian banana prices drop 73.9% as growers protest
Hapag-Lloyd US$4.2 billion ZIM deal faces Israeli regulatory review
Turkey boosts vegetable exports to Russia as Iran supply drops
Australian Sunraysia floods delay harvests and trigger calls for support
Morocco sets US$75 per ton subsidy for tomato exports
Irish carrot grower closes after court orders liquidation
UK-India trade deal set to ease imports of fresh Indian produce
Queensland growers call for payroll tax relief in disaster zones
Philippines launches US$800 million South Luzon container terminal
Cayman Islands target local production to cut US$68.7 million imports
South Africa launches container forum to improve logistics efficiency
U.S. and Ecuador sign reciprocal trade agreement
Ausveg welcomes Darren Chester as Shadow Minister for Agriculture
Aztec Fruits sees growing interest in Ataulfo mangoes in Europe