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South Africa is now the world’s biggest citrus exporter

Historically a runner-up, the country narrowly surpassed former leader Spain after closing the 2025 export season.
May 15 , 2026

Industry celebrates New Zealand’s latest amendment to the Plant Variety Rights Act 

According to the island government, 75 percent and 55 percent of export revenue in the kiwifruit and apple categories, respectively, came from PVR-protected cultivars. 
May 15 , 2026

Europe’s food confidence rebounds, but gaps remain

Transparency, competence, and care are the main drivers behind improving trust levels.
May 15 , 2026

FAO's new data domain tracks agricultural R&D trends worldwide

The platform builds on a 1981 service and has been returned to FAO thanks to a grant from the Gates Foundation.
May 15 , 2026

Extreme weather causes severe damage to apple orchards in India

Losses could reach up to 70 percent of Himachal Pradesh state, a key producing region in the South Asian country.
May 15 , 2026
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Klasmann-Deilmann will showcase its latest future-ready innovations at GreenTech 2026 The company will be in Amsterdam presenting its innovation as the key to future-ready, sustainable cultivation systems.

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Oppy named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 25th consecutive year Oppy is proud to share that it has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, marking 25 years of this prestigious distinction. Also named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers earlier this year, and joining the 2025 Hall of Fame for Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, these accolades reinforce the company’s […]

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CGA assesses crop damage after dangerous floods hit citrus-producing regions in South Africa No accurate assessment can possible at the moment, but soft citrus is expected to be the most acutely affected, as early mandarin harvesting was ramping up when the weather front hit. 

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Agronometrics in Charts: Global produce trade faces growing pressure from Middle East conflict Importers face a high-stakes decision: choose the security of long-term contracts with emergency surcharges or risk the volatile spot market for potentially lower rates.

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Taiwan says US tangerine imports pose limited threat to domestic supply Timing, consumer preference, and price gaps are set to protect home-grown citrus.

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New study finds natural resistance to red spider mite in two Genesis Fresh mandarin varieties Pest resistance could yield savings of 10 percent to 15 percent of total cultivation costs, says the company.

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Orchard View kicks off cherry season with export honor Orchard View Cherries, a fourth-generation grower based in The Dalles, Oregon, is gearing up for a promising 2026 season, with harvest anticipated in the second week of June following a favorable growing cycle. The company expects to pack approximately 1.2 million boxes of premium cherries this season. As preparations ramp up in the orchards, the […]

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2026 California almond forecast to remain steady at 2.7 billion pounds The Golden State forecast is only slightly lower than last year's total volume, and in line with shrinking bearing acreage.

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USDA sets new seedless lemon standard The new grading definition aims to bring clarity to a growing category.

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Ecuadorian bananas eye China growth as exports climb The 2024 trade deal is fueling ambitions in Asia’s fast-growing banana market.

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