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According to the latest report from the CIEN-ADEX research center, Peru exported approximately $79 million worth of organic fruits and vegetables in the first two months of 2026. These figures attest to a sustained demand for certified fresh products in Peru's main export markets at the beginning of the year. Organic blueberries were the highest-performing product by value during this period, followed by bananas and mangoes, which also recorded significant export volumes. These crops remain among the most well-established products in Peru's organic export basket, supported by stable production and regular supply programs. North America remained the primary destination for organic fruit and vegetable shipments, with Europe taking second place. These markets continue to account for the majority of the demand for certified fresh products, especially during the northern hemisphere's winter season when Peru supplies out-of-season fruits. The data from January-February offers an initial glimpse of the export activity for 2026, showing that shipments of organic fruits and vegetables continued to multiple destinations and across different product categories as the season progressed. Read the full report here. source and graphs: cien.adexperu.org.pe

In Antalya, the first watermelons of the season grown in greenhouses have been harvested and are now being offered for sale at stalls. Early watermelons produced under cover in the Aksu district were harvested after approximately a 4-month process. Watermelons weighing between 5 and 10 kilograms in plastic wrap are being carefully collected and prepared for sale, primarily for the domestic market. It was noted that the majority of the first harvest will be consumed domestically, with exports expected to begin in the coming days. Aksu District Director of Agriculture and Forestry Dilek Boğatimur told the AA reporter that watermelon production is carried out on an area of approximately 1000 decares in the district, with an average yield of 5 tons per decare. Kasım Yaşar, who has been in the watermelon trade in Antalya for 15 years, stated that watermelon should not be harvested before it is ripe, and that prematurely cut watermelon harms both the producer and the consumer. ...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 6th that 35 rural tourism businesses have been selected through the 'Small-Scale Rural Experience Program Development Support Project'. The newly developed programs are scheduled to be operated sequentially starting next month. An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, "We expect that various rural experience programs will allow tourists to enjoy trips that suit their preferences" and "We will continue to provide support for the revitalization of rural tourism." [Provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs] (Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Han Ju-hong = The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 6th that 35 rural tourism businesses have been selected through the 'Small-Scale Rural Experience Program Development Support Project'. This project supports the development of customized programs to enable small group travelers such as families, couples, and friends to have various experiences in the countryside. This year, a total of 113 businesses applied, and after document and on-site reviews, the selection was made. Recently, new travel forms such as 'chonkangs' (holidays in the countryside) and 'workation' (remote work on vacation) have been spreading, and the countryside is being noticed as a space where rest and work can be combined. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is supporting the development of various rural experience programs that reflect diverse demands. The selected programs include 'Blueberry Wellness Trip' in Inje County, Gangwon Province, 'Local Food Experience with Local Residents' in Paju City, Gyeonggi Province, and 'A Day in the Life of a Shepherd' in Jeju City, and they are composed of four types: healing, food and drink, trekking-linked, and lifestyle exploration. The selected businesses will receive expert advice for program planning and pilot operation, as well as support for promotion, marketing, and listing on online travel platforms. The newly developed programs are scheduled to be operated sequentially starting next month. An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, "We expect that various rural experience programs will allow tourists to enjoy trips that suit their preferences" and "We will continue to provide support for the revitalization of rural tourism." juhong@yna.co.kr