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Rising Fertilizer Prices Exacerbate Food Crisis

Rising fertilizer prices are greatly exacerbating the problem of agricultural commodity prices, said Abdul Hakim Elwaer, the assistant director general of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Gas supplies and energy prices will affect fertilizer prices and an expected fertilizer crisis will affect the final commodity price, he told Anadolu[...]

China’s Durian Imports Surge Over 50% in First Half of 2023

Data from China Customs indicate that China’s durian imports in the first six months of this year reached a volume of 787,000 metric tons and a value of $3.83 billion, corresponding to year-on-year increases of 57.1% and 64.9%, respectively. It is worth noting that China’s total durian imports in 2022[...]

Plantations International’s Green Bond Notes

Plantations International, a global leader in sustainable plantation and farm management, is pleased to announce that its innovative asset-backed Mango and Durian Green Bonds have been listed on the Vienna MTF (Multilateral Trading Facility), commencing on August 1, 2023. This landmark move underscores Plantations International’s commitment to sustainable investment and[...]

BDO Mango Tree Audit Completed

BDO, a global leader in audit and assurance, on July 4, 2023 confirmed the outstanding success and high survival rate of the mango trees at Plantations International's Kanchanaburi site. Following an extensive and rigorous audit, the international accounting firm counted a total of 14,400 mango trees, with an impressive 99.62%[...]

China imports US$2.8 Billion Fresh Durian Fruit in Just 4 Months!

Thai durian exporters have capitalised on the ASEAN-China free trade agreement (FTA) and the Regional Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) by exporting about US$2.8 billion worth of fresh durian to China from January to April this year, a substantial increase of 85.31% over the same period last year, according to the[...]

Ukrainian dam which was crucial to agriculture was destroyed.

In Ukraine there is a rumor it is the Russian army blew up one of the dams during the evening of June 5-6. Based on EastFruit analyst, the bursting of the dam at Kakhovska hydroelectric power station Kakhovska hydroelectric power station not only an environmental, but humanitarian catastrophe, which will[...]

China sends fresh air in the South African pear industry

The beginning of the topfruit season was not a good sign, but even if it went as badly as it began, it might be preparing for a strong performance to South African pears. The marketing of the earlier Williams or BC harvest was a challenge and involved Packhams that were[...]

Benefits of Investing in Mango Trees in Thailand

Investing in mango trees in Thailand offers investors many financial benefits that make them attractive options when looking to diversify their portfolio, hedge against inflation or currency devaluations, or ensure positive future. Thailand is famously known as "Land of Smiles," boasting fertile lands, favorable climate and robust agricultural industries; therefore[...]