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  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    UK urged to expand horticulture for health and growth

    Fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK needs to increase by 86% to meet dietary guidelines, according to the Food Foundation. Expanding domestic horticultural production to match this demand could add £2.3 billion to the economy, create 23,520 jobs, and …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Kerala pineapple exports gain momentum

    Pineapple cultivators in Vazhakulam, Kerala, are observing enhanced prospects for a fruitful yield following summer rains. The local market dispatches approximately 1,500 metric tons of pineapples daily across India. While domestic sales dominate, …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Itatiba forecasts steady persimmon harvest

    The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring 2024's figures. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms no major setbacks …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Coconut shortage hits Malaysian Eid and global prices

    In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a reduction in coconut availability has affected Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Mr. Fahmi Faat, a local restaurant manager, noted a decrease in fresh coconut milk supply, impacting the preparation of traditional dishes like beef …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    EU processing potato prices drop on weak demand

    The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes is currently €180 per metric ton (MT), reflecting a 28% decline month-on-month (m-o-m) and a 51.4% decrease year-on-year (y-o-y). Belgian Fontane potatoes are priced at €130/MT, showing a …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Moth vine threatens citrus crops in Riverina

    In Australia's largest citrus-growing region, an invasive weed known as the moth vine is impacting fruit production. The vine, which can grow up to 10 meters tall, camouflages itself among the orange trees due to its similar foliage. This makes …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Georgia’s perennial crop production up 27.4% in 2024

    In 2024, perennial crop production in Georgia reached 620.5 thousand tons, an increase of 133.6 thousand tons compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. The rise in production was primarily …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    "The Netherlands plays a key role in global avocado trade"

    Factsheet GroentenFruit Huis Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    "Leek market in transition, peppers off to an uneven start"

    There is currently a transition period in the leek market. Peppers, meanwhile, are "spot on," shares Jeroen Buyck of Calsa. "It has been hot the last few weeks, so everyone was harvesting at full speed to get all the leeks into cold storage. …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    French plums back to full production potential

    For the 2nd year, plum harvest forecasts were presented at medFEL. After two years of frost in 2021 and 2022, the 2023 campaign saw a 120% harvest, and between 70% and 80% of a normal harvest in 2024. This year, French plums are back to their full …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    "Frost in competing countries an advantage for Serbian soft fruit"

    The upcoming Serbian summer fruit looks to be a positive one, says Vukašin Radivojević, sales manager for Vegfresh Serbia, an export-oriented wholesale trading company based in Serbia: "We're currently preparing for the 2025 fruit and berry season …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    SIAM 2025 closes with record attendance but fewer fresh produce exhibitors

    The 17th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM) came to a successful close in Meknes after a seven-day run from April 21 to 27, 2025. The event broke all attendance records, with 1,500 exhibitors from 70 countries, and over a …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Asking the virtual question: To fence or not to fence?

    Within two years of its introduction, 23 per cent of Tasmanian dairy cows are being managed with the technology, however, historic legislation is preventing its use in other states. New research coming out of Tasmania shows the benefits of the technology …

    Source: Shepparton News - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Focusing on milk prices and contracts

    Throughout May, eastAUSmilk will be conducting dairy discussion dinners across Queensland and NSW to chat about farm business resilience planning, milk pricing and contracts. These discussion dinners will be beneficial to farmers across the two states …

    Source: Shepparton News - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Bird flu restrictions reduced

    From Monday, April 28, restrictions will apply only within a new 5km control area around the four affected properties near Euroa. Mandatory movement controls, including those for game bird hunters and hunting activities, will no longer apply in areas …

    Source: Shepparton News - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Jeremy Clarkson to sell farm produce on Amazon Fresh

    Buying fresh farm produce from Diddly Squat Farm Shop could be made a lot easier after Amazon announced an exciting new collaboration ahead of Clarkson's Farm return next month. Amazon Fresh, offering convenience and grocery services online and in- …

    Source: Farmers Guardian - Pending
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    Oil Futures Steady as Tariff Uncertainty Persists

    May RBOB gasoline futures were down $0.0006 to $2.1183 gallon, while the front-month ULSD futures contract rose $0.0023 to $2.1696 gallon. The U.S. Dollar Index strengthened by 0.091 points to 99.345. The combination of abundant global supplies, …

    Source: Progressive Farmer - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    WTO sounds alarm on global agricultural trade

    Global trade in agricultural products is suffering from the US trade measures and countermeasures from China, among others. This is according to the World Trade Organization WTO. Stable rules essential for trade International trade in agricultural products …

    Source: All About Feed - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 28, 2025

    100 days of Trump: what has his presidency meant for farming?

    The US and UK relationship has been increasingly in focus, and more complex, since Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US elections. And as Mr Trump approaches 100 days in his second spell in the Whitehouse, uncertainty over tariffs, trade deals and the …

    Source: Farmers Guardian - Pending

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  • Published on April 27, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

    UNRWA: Gaza Faces Flour Shortage Amid Ongoing Blockade

    (MENAFN) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced on Sunday that its flour supplies in Gaza have been exhausted as Israel continues to limit the flow of food and humanitarian aid. "UNRWA …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 11:15 GMT

    Trump Says He Told Netanyahu to 'be good to Gaza'

    (MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump stated on Friday that he had advised Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu earlier in the week to treat the "suffering" civilians in the blockaded Gaza Strip with compassion. When questioned about the topic …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 11:14 GMT

    WHO Chief Denounces Gaza Aid Blockade as Crisis Escalates

    (MENAFN) The World Health Organization's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, sounded the alarm on Friday about the escalating crisis in Gaza, describing it as an “awful and grim moment” as vital food and medical supplies run dangerously low. …

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