Sector | Management
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
“We deliberately waited for prices to ease before shipping mangoes to Europe”
Kenya targets India to expand macadamia exports
Fake strawberries raise concerns in Hong Kong’s fruit market
Iran food export ban disrupts produce supply to Russia
U.S. tariff uncertainty affects Brazil fruit export planning
Brazil’s Santa Catarina explores banana exports to Europe
New Zealand horticulture sector releases 2026 election manifesto
West Virginia tests Veggie Meter in produce prescription program
Taiwan exports 19.2 tons of onions to Okinawa
Philippines senate probes onion price collapse during harvest
Israel increases inspections on Palestinian Authority produce
Northland, New Zealand, focuses on infrastructure and kiwifruit sector
South African grape and stonefruit exports delayed in Middle East
Canada secures potato export access to Mexico
Kenyan research highlights climate benefits of fruit tree cultivation
Brazilian study updates fertilization guidelines for vineyards
UK plans healthy food reporting rules for large food companies
Maastricht Aachen Airport approved for plant product inspections
Jordan halts tomato and cucumber exports to protect domestic supply
U.S. lawmakers push to open Japan’s market to fresh potatoes
Academic study evaluates South Africa’s Farming for the Future program
India–U.S. trade deal sets apple import quotas and minimum price
Senator urges USDA to include mushroom growers in relief program
Iran export ban drives food price increases in Turkmenistan
91% of fruit and vegetable samples in Moldova meet pesticide limits
South African canned fruit sector explores cooperation with China
Belarus cucumber prices shaped by market competition, minister says
Middle East conflict disrupts fuel supply for Australian farmers
US$531 million disaster aid approved for Georgia farmers
UK–EU SPS deal may change pesticide and residue rules by 2027
South Africa’s Joburg Market holds three-day strategy session
UAE says tomato and onion price increases are temporary
Philippines to buy onions in Occidental Mindoro to support farm-gate prices
U.S. court excludes IQF cooked garlic cloves from Chinese garlic duties
NFU re-elects Rob Larew as president and Jeff Kippley as vice president
Afghanistan boosts produce exports to Russia after Iran ban
Ecuador and Brazil to start research on Fusarium-resistant bananas
South African vegetable exporters criticize Botswana border restrictions
Australia launches school program on potato and onion production
UK growers warn pesticide alignment could cut soft fruit output
Philippines assesses mango and dragon fruit exports to the Netherlands
US trade court orders tariff refunds
U.S. House agriculture committee advances 2026 farm bill
Cammack secures disaster declaration for Florida Farmers
Blocked sea routes and unpredictable additional costs
War in the Middle East: spring export campaign of Italian apples at risk
Agrico rebuilds potato storage in Ukraine in record time after drone attack
EU and UK buyers explore horticulture partnerships in Zimbabwe
Panama opens market to Egyptian citrus exports
South Africa flags issues in Eastern Cape citrus and macadamia projects
Middle East tensions disrupt India’s fresh produce exports and logistics
Kyrgyzstan tests citrus and berry crops for climate adaptation
Bulgaria seizes smuggled cigarettes hidden in citrus truck
Danny de Mooij, De Mooij Amsterdam:
"Targeted focus on growth, digital optimization, and a strong chain position”
New Zealand and Chile sign 2026–2030 agricultural cooperation agreement
Trade negotiations: Serge Papin calls for reform of “a system that is running out of steam”
Australia launches trade diversification network to support exporters
POSEI 2026 boosts sweet potato and pineapple aid in Canary Islands
Taiwanese pineapples move closer to U.S. market access
Maine lawmakers urge USDA relief for blueberry, potato, and apple growers
Shipping surcharges and fuel costs pressure South African fruit exports
Pakistan considers Chinese route for potato exports to Central Asia
From the Desk of Chairman Steve Elfering
Outgoing chairman reflects on industry challenges ahead of annual meeting
Cindy van Rijswick, Rabobank:
“Middle East tensions highlight the EU’s role as the foundation of our exports”
EU–Mercosur fruit and vegetable trade balance tilts strongly toward South America in 2025
Thailand approves fruit price measures for 2026 crop
Australia launches horticulture trade intelligence project
EC signs agreements to strengthen bilateral ties with Switzerland
La Unió
In February, Europe rejected six citrus shipments from Egypt, Turkey, and Brazil
Mexico develops 303 km interoceanic rail corridor linking Pacific and Gulf ports
Adelaide cold store set support South Australian citrus and grape exports
Iran suspends all agricultural exports as Middle East conflict escalates
HLB detection triggers new citrus quarantine in Ramona, California
Australian avocado industry partners with Malaysian universities
Botswana eases restrictions on South African vegetable imports
Kuwait bans food exports and fixes domestic prices for one month
South Carolina program connects 68 school districts with local farms
Ukraine shifts blueberry strategy toward quality and EU market positioning
U.S. specialty crop growers await US$1 billion aid as costs mount
Middle East tensions disrupt U.S. tree nut shipments
Compensation begins for growers over PMTV potato seed orders
Australia proposes stone fruit biosecurity levy from October 2026
Michigan potato industry meets lawmakers at state capitol
Updated report details winter storm damage to Florida produce
Mexico
Asparagus season kicks off in Caborca
Peruvian blueberry exporters have 180 days to claim US$ tariff refunds
South African macadamia margins pressured by U.S. tariffs and rand
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports up 67.2% y.o.y
