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The Thai Minister of Agriculture is cracking down on fake agricultural products, targeting the sale of frozen durian fruit, which has been falsely claimed as Thai. A new regulation requires importers to attach supporting documents for every shipment, citing concerns over the credibility of Thai products in the global market.
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Italian authorities have sent a cipher to Pakistan expressing concerns over the country's agricultural exports, prompting the Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research to demand five years of export records. The revelation has sparked a heated discussion on the ministry's performance, with lawmakers
Agricultural industry
The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research has begun investigating Pakistan's agricultural exports after receiving a formal communication from Italy expressing concerns over the country's export protocols. The committee's chairman, Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan, expressed dismay over the lack of oversight,
Agricultural industry
In a bid to enhance the brand influence of "Jingning Fruit Farmers" and promote the digital transformation of county agriculture, the third "Internet Helps Jingning Fruit Farmers*Internet New Farmers Training Class" was launched in Jingning County, Gansu Province, China. The five-day training program focuses on
Agricultural industry
A recent study conducted by researchers at Hebei University has found that price fluctuations in international commodities have a significant impact on the price of agricultural products in China. The research, supported by The Humanities And Social Sciences Youth Fund Project Under The Ministry of Education of The PRC and
Agricultural industry
A recent study published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications provides insights into the evolution of the global agricultural trade network between 2013 and 2022. Researchers at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics constructed a trade network model based on international trade data for six categories of agricultural products. The
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As the 2025/26 marketing year begins, U.S. wheat exports are expected to reach their highest level in five years, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. This rebound underscores the importance of foreign market access for wheat farm profitability, despite ongoing risks from price pressure, weather volatility, and
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Zhangzhou, a major agricultural hub in Fujian Province, has taken a significant step in improving customs clearance efficiency for its high-quality agricultural products by launching the first batch national "batch inspection (quarantine)" reforms for honey pomelo exports. The pilot program, which began with the inspection of 1,547.
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India is looking to tap into the Philippines' rice market, which is the largest importer of rice globally, with imports valued at USD 2.52 billion in 2024. Despite being the world's largest rice exporter, India's rice exports to the Philippines were only USD 48.
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The Philippines is seeking to exempt its coconut exports from the 19% reciprocal tariff imposed by the US, citing the significant impact of the tariff on the country's agricultural exports. The Philippines' top agricultural export to the US last year was coconut oil, generating $558.7 million
Agricultural industry
Ganjingzi District in Liaoning Province, Shenyang, has made a significant move to boost the online sales potential of its agricultural products. The district recently held an agricultural products e-commerce live broadcast training conference, attended by 60 participants, including village agricultural technology extension workers and farmers. The training session provided hands-on
Agricultural industry
Direct involvement in agricultural production is exempt from personal income tax (PIT) and value-added tax (VAT), provided the prescribed conditions are met, regardless of income level. According to the Ministry of Finance, individuals directly participating in agricultural activities, such as farming, forestry, aquaculture, and fishing, are eligible for this exemption.
