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South Africa: We need more women in agriculture, says DAFF award winner
The winner of South Africa's Female Entrepreneur 2016 award says part of her secret is getting up early in the morning and working with passion.
September 01 , 2016
U.S.: Michigan set for record apple crop amid high-density planting focus
Michigan's apple growers are being encouraged to plan now for future advances in harvesting robotics, which one expert says could come 'sooner rather than later'.
August 31 , 2016
Japan grants access to Australian melons, pumpkins
Australian growers are upbeat, especially as Japan imports around 100,000MT of pumpkins each year.
August 30 , 2016
Mexican dried fruit projects gather steam
A state-backed inititiative helps reduce food waste while adding value for growers, and it's now getting closer to being export ready.
August 30 , 2016
Mexican avocado industry responds to illegal deforestation reports
APEAM and the Michoacán government have made an action plan to establish limits to expansion of the state's avocado-growing area.
August 22 , 2016
Temperature fluctuations may impact Spanish avocado season
Sigfrido Molina of Sigfrido Fruit is cautious about harvest forecasts, but is upbeat on pricing ahead of the season in October.
August 19 , 2016
Peruvian blueberry production to hit 20,000MT in 2016
An increase in plantings, more fields entering maturity and the entry of new grower companies have all contributed to the expected rise.
August 12 , 2016
Aussie group markets pineapples as winter immune booster
One innovation has also been to sell the fruit without its crown, or "topless", as a ripe and ready everyday staple in full swing for the peak season.
August 10 , 2016
Chile to survey kiwifruit fields to test for Psa spread
Chilean authorities will start carrying out a survey this month to see whether vine disease Psa has spread to more regions.
August 03 , 2016
U.S.: Cal Poly takes natural approach to stamping out HLB vector
California researchers aim to use a sting-less wasp that can "go where pesticides cannot".
August 01 , 2016
