Post Archive
California drought to cost state economy US$2.7B in 2015, study says
A preliminary estimate by the University of California Davis says about 18,600 jobs could be lost to the drought this year.
June 08 , 2015
Colombia: Banana plantations hit by strong winds
At least 200 hecaters of banana production in a major Colombian region suffered damage last week from severe weather.
June 08 , 2015
U.S. lemons fare well in key Asian markets
Volumes and prices of U.S. lemons were up in three large Asian markets in the first few months of the year.
June 08 , 2015
A look into Kazakhstan's giant greenhouse complex
Kazakhstan's president hopes a greenhouse being constructed in the north of the country will contribute towards making the nation more agriculturally self-sufficient.
June 08 , 2015
South Africa: Capespan boosts Namibian vineyard investment
As part of a 2013 agreement with the The Namibia Grape Company, Capespan is financing the development of 114 hectares of vineyards.
June 08 , 2015
Canada: Positive results for researchers aiming to boost grape storability
Having successfully adapted sulphur pads to the Sovereign Coronation variety, an Ontario research center now hopes to trial fumigation methods to increase growers' competitiveness.
June 05 , 2015
Banana variety discovered in Oman shows pest resistance
A banana variety thought to only grow in Oman is reported to have a 'chemical cocktail' that acts as a natural beetle repellent.
June 05 , 2015
NZ: Kiwifruit Claim does not have a case, argue Crown lawyers
A Crown lawyer reportedly believes Psa might not have arrived in imported pollen in June 2009, but 'much earlier'.
June 05 , 2015
BASF believed to be considering offer for rival Syngenta
With a major Swiss multinational having recently turned down a takeover bid, an offer from a different company could be on the cards.
June 05 , 2015
Peru: Camposol steps up water use reduction efforts
With global water demand growing faster than the world population, Camposol is undertaking three projects in 2015 aimed at reducing water consumption.
June 05 , 2015
