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Canada launches clean technology program for ag sector
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program will involve a three-year investment that will help the sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
March 20 , 2018
Sweet potato company NativaLand wins Portuguese prize for new ag projects
The start-up company was created at the end of 2016 by Portuguese and Irish shareholders and focuses on delivering virus free, generation 1 plant material to farmers across Europe.
March 20 , 2018
U.S.: California citrus volumes set to wind down earlier than normal
The crop may have been relatively short, but Joel Nelsen says it's been a positive campaign overall and expects good returns to growers.
March 19 , 2018
Global banana consumption recovered in 2016 after three-year decline, report finds
Market research company IndexBox has listed some key findings from a recent report looking at the global banana market.
March 19 , 2018
Irradiation for Peruvian blueberries part of wider U.S. market access talks, says industry rep
Sergio del Castillo reveals where the treatment will take place in the U.S., while Cort Brazelton says this development shows that both countries have highly functional groups that are working together.
March 19 , 2018
Walmart files patent for autonomous robotic bees
Unlike Harvard University's RoboBees, the technology described in the patent could be remotely controlled and automatically detect pollen.
March 19 , 2018
Colombia "one step away" from exporting Hass avocados to Japan
Several months after Colombia secured U.S. avocado market access, the South American country has now agreed on export protocols with Japan.
March 18 , 2018
Ecuador's share of U.S. banana market saw sharp decline in 2017
The drop has been largely attributed to rising production levels from Central American countries, which can sell their fruit at more competitive prices in the U.S.
March 16 , 2018
U.S.: Gotham Greens breaks ground on second Chicago greenhouse
The 140,000-square-foot facility will be located in the Pullman neighborhood, which is also where the company's existing Chicago rooftop greenhouse is located.
March 16 , 2018
EU avocado market conditions have been "marvelous", says Israeli exporter
Israeli avocado exports are expected to end up around 20% lower year-on-year for the 2017-18 season.
March 16 , 2018
