Archive for the ‘Agricultural Trade’ Category

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports have kicked off the year on a remarkable note, with January witnessing an outstanding 80% increase in exports compared to the same month last year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the total export value in January reached $5.14 billion, while imports amounted to $3.72 billion, resulting in […]

In the year 2023, Tajikistan witnessed a notable increase in the import of potatoes and fruits, despite reports from the Committee on Food Security indicating a rise in domestic production of these agricultural products.   Tajikistan celebrated a record-breaking fruit harvest of approximately 665,000 tons, which represented a substantial 30% growth compared to the previous […]

The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) anticipates higher rice imports this year, despite elevated global rice prices. According to Raul Montemayor, the FFF’s national manager, rice imports are likely to rise due to insufficient domestic production to meet the growing demand driven by population growth.   Montemayor pointed out that while the Philippines reported a […]