Post Archive
Argentine satellites to aid horticultural industry
Argentina's space agency says two microwave satellites to be launched in 2017 will help fruit and vegetable growers make key decisions.
July 01 , 2016
Australia: ABGC in landmark banana farm purchase to control TR4
Australia's banana grower association says the government will fund one-third of the purchase of the TR4-infected plantation, while producers will be asked to pay the rest.
July 01 , 2016
Indian trade group warns of Brexit risks to global economy
India's Associated Chambers of Commerce has warned against complacency following the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU.
July 01 , 2016
China: Dongfang purchases new farms for US$60M
China's second-largest citrus harvester says the aquisition of 1,200 hectares of plantations should increase revenues this year by US$4.5 million.
July 01 , 2016
Australian cherry exports soar
Australian cherry shipments to China and Hong Kong rose significantly last season, while exports resumed to the U.S. and Canada.
June 30 , 2016
North American blueberry production to grow 25% in four years
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says import access for fresh fruit to the Chinese market may only be a couple of years away.
June 30 , 2016
Monsanto criticizes glyphosate debate as EU extends license
The European Commission has extended glyphosate's authorization for another 18 months, but Monsanto has hit back at member states' 'self-interest' in the debate.
June 30 , 2016
California sitting on more groundwater than thought, says Stanford study
While one researcher says there is 'definitely' enough extra groundwater to make a difference for California's farmers, other scientists have contested the findings.
June 30 , 2016
Frosts take large bite out of Czech fruit production estimates
Late frosts that hit the Czech Republic in April have shaved almost a quarter off production estimates for the country's largest fruit commodity.
June 30 , 2016
Swiss organization prepares for another buyer mission to Colombia, Peru
SIPPO has expanded the program for its European buyer mission to South American later this year.
June 30 , 2016
