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UN warns of pollinator extinction pressure, food supply threat
A UN agency says land use and pesticides are to blame, and has called for more more indigenous and local knowledge systems in agriculture.
March 01 , 2016
South Australia fruit fly outbreak 'unlikely' to hit commercial growers, says govt
An eradication plan is now in place after Medfly larvae was found in a southern Adelaide suburb.
February 26 , 2016
Argentina: El Niño wetness threatens Mendoza fruit production
Mendoza's plum, peach and grape growers are seeing significant losses and little support from the local government.
February 26 , 2016
Provocative photographer makes social comment on 'ugly fruit'
"This is a very personal project and not a job because I feel strongly on the issue," says artist Giorgio Cravero.
February 25 , 2016
Indian group enters export sphere in sweet corn, bananas
With a patented packaging process for sealing cooked sweet corn, Y-Cook! has taken the Indian market by storm and is now about to start trial exports to Europe.
February 25 , 2016
U.S. salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
The CDC has recommended people not to consume alfalfa sprouts from Sweetwater Farms of Inman, Kansas at this time.
February 23 , 2016
Netherlands: Limgroup spearheads new asparagus varieties worldwide
Adapting asparagus to both cool and warm climates has been the focus of Limgroup's increasingly global strategy.
February 23 , 2016
U.S.: Private trees, poor larvae handling linked to Texas fruit fly outbreak
A Texan citrus representative says little has been done south of the border to prevent fruit fly incursions.
February 23 , 2016
Could whitefly-resistant wild tomatoes secure future production?
A recent British study into wild genes and whiteflies could have major implications for the global tomato industry.
February 23 , 2016
U.S. convenience chain Kwik Trip garners acclaim for healthy options
"Just a few years ago it was unusual to see fresh fruit in many convenience stores, but today Kwik Trip sells 400 pounds of bananas per store per day," says a PHA rep.
February 22 , 2016
