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High-tech Chinese solar greenhouse project gets underway in Netherlands
Dutch greenhouse companies are eager to see if their technology could be used adequately in China.
April 07 , 2017
Canada: Drones could aid Nova Scotia wild blueberry growers
For now the dones are being used to help farmers assess their large terrain, but one scientist if hoping to use the technology to detech blight.
April 07 , 2017
Opinion: Three key takeaways from Sanitary Transportation of Food rule
Do you ship food in the U.S.? If so, this new rule which is part of FSMA will likely affect you.
April 07 , 2017
NZ: Bay of Plenty district hit by "extreme rainfall" and flooding
A Zespri spokesperson says while some kiwifruit growers have been affected, the situation is "unlikely to have a significant impact on the overall season".
April 06 , 2017
'Relatively poor' U.S. market for Florida tomatoes amid peak Mexican imports
Reggie Brown alleges a tomato agreement with Mexico has been 'circumvented' this season.
April 06 , 2017
Opinion: South African credit downgrade 'will definitely hurt farmers'
Agri SA economist Hamlet Hlomendlini believes the the downgrade will 'definitely' hurt farmers and could increase production costs.
April 06 , 2017
Chile: Hortifrut president wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2016
Ernst & Young has also invited Victor Moller to participate in the World Entrepreneur of the Year Award, to be held in Monaco this June.
April 06 , 2017
Aussie avocados, blueberries seem to "dodge bullet" after heavy weather
Ex-Cyclone Debbie's ensuing storms, winds and heavy rainfall raised concerns for some crops around Queensland and northern New South Wales.
April 06 , 2017
U.S.: Delaware Govt to contribute almost US$1M to Del Monte Fresh facility
The new facility will become a key distribution point for U.S. Northeast operations, with a total investment of around US$22 million.
April 05 , 2017
Monsanto sales sprout skyward in Q2
Net sales were up by almost a quarter in the segment that includes herbicides, while there was marginal growth in the vegetable seeds business.
April 05 , 2017
