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Agronometrics in Charts: New Jersey blueberries off to a strong start

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the New Jersey blueberry season.
June 23 , 2022

Agricultural Water Summit will provide keys to tackling water supply crisis

August 4 2022 will see Chile playing host to the first edition of the Agricultural Water Summit (AWS) in the Conference Centre of San Francisco de Mostazal’s Hotel Sun Monticello.
June 23 , 2022

Mexico to ban subcontracting of avocado and berry pickers

Labor Minister Luisa Maria Alcalde said on Monday her ministry would publish a guideline preventing the industries from using subcontract labor for certain activities.
June 22 , 2022

Significant fall in New Zealand avocado exports, despite some silver linings

Chaos in the shipping industry, an excess of fruit in Australia and Covid-19 disruption have contributed to falls in New Zealand’s avocado exports in the past year. 
June 22 , 2022

Australian table grape exports to Vietnam increase by 98%

Australian table grape exports to Vietnam reached record levels in 2021–22, thanks to improved trading conditions and ongoing export diversification efforts.
June 22 , 2022

TOMRA celebrates the formal opening of its Field Research Centre

The Grand Opening of TOMRA Fresh Food’s Field Research Centre saw the New Zealand based team showcasing technology from their purpose-built facility.
June 21 , 2022

Citri&Co and PSP Investments form strategic partnership

PSP has formed a strategic partnership with Citri&Co, acquiring its orchards in Spain. Citri&Co will operate and manage the assets.
June 21 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: AAPLUM revokes its 2022 estimates for grapes from Mexico

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the progression of Mexico’s grape season.
June 21 , 2022

U.S. EPA ordered to reassess glyphosate's impact

A U.S. federal appeals court in Friday ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reassess whether glyphosate, the controversial ingredient in Bayer AG's Roundup weed killer, poses unreasonable risks to humans and the environment.
June 20 , 2022

Dole Food Company adds execs to sales and operations teams

Dole Food Company announced today the hiring of a new Vice President of Sales for the Dole Diversified North America division.
June 20 , 2022