Sector | Management
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
“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
