1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (153+ words) Fresh Plaza Kandahar province exported nearly $429 million worth of fruit during the 2025/2026 season, according to the Taliban-run Chamber of Commerce and Investment in the province The chamber reports that Kandahar shipped 182, 381 metric tons of fruit to international markets, with the…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (301+ words) Valencian citrus farmers are facing heightened pest pressures amid a heatwave, as early varieties have just finished fruit set and the use of plant protection products is increasingly restricted for growers. According to Peris, thrips mainly affect young orchards. "This…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (161+ words) Fresh Plaza Agriculture accounted for 5. 9% of Azerbaijan's GDP in 2025, while the non-oil agricultural sector made up 8. 3% of GDP, according to Agriculture Minister Majnun Mammadov at a regional meeting in the Nakhchivan economic region on the state programme for agricultural, fishery,…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (232+ words) Fresh Plaza A tug-of-war is emerging in New Zealand between the kiwifruit and honey industries over access to beehives, as recovering honey prices draw beekeepers away from pollination contracts at the same time as kiwifruit orchards continue to expand The…...

40+ min ago  (146+ words) As protected cultivation expands across India, new business models are emerging to address a persistent challenge where many landowners and investors are interested in protected cultivation but lack the technical expertise and operational capacity to operate high-tech farms themselves. The…...

45+ min ago  (257+ words) Brazil: Quick commerce firm JOKR reaches EBITDA break even after five-year rebuild around AI and automation JOKR, an AI powered commerce platform operating in Brazil under the Daki brand, reports that it has reached EBITDA break even while approaching R…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (195+ words) Fresh Plaza The Philippines is strengthening agricultural ties with Egypt and Laos while seeking new export markets for locally produced fresh produce, the Department of Agriculture announced on June 25 Egypt has expressed interest in importing Philippine papaya and pineapple The…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago  (284+ words) Ark Foods is growing its organic program after a successful trial in Florida last fall, marking a new step forward for the specialty produce company as it builds out a broader organic offering for retail and foodservice customers. Known for…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (385+ words) Pear yields in northern Europe are more than satisfactory, in contrast to the south. A two-speed Europe is therefore emerging, which nevertheless has a single objective: to promote the pear sector because, if consumption rises, everyone stands to benefit. " Cristiano…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (339+ words) Fresh Plaza Despite some uncertainties with the weather earlier in the year, the Polish apple orchards seem to have recovered, although some more than others, says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Polish apple exporter Fruit-Group: "Following the spring frosts, the…...