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Big projections for Peru's Tahiti lime industry

Tahiti limes were the third most exported citrus from Peru in 2023; experts say they could reach the shipment volumes of mangoes and mandarins.
May 29 , 2024

Taiwanese pineapples arrive in New Zealand

Pineapples do not constitute a large trade market for Taiwan, but after China cut their pineapple trading relationship in 2021, Taiwan has been working to provide growers with other export opportunities. 
May 29 , 2024

Russian Ministry of Agriculture plans to declare federal emergency

The Russian Ministry of Agriculture plans to declare a federal emergency due to severe damage to the country's crops caused by May frosts. “We are now planning to introduce a federal emergency, and we will ask the government to compensate fruit crops,” Oksana Lut told TASS, a news agency from the country.  Amid a declining […]
May 29 , 2024

Philippines to export Hass avocados to Japan in 2024

Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said that phytosanitary requirements were “agreed in principle” during his visit to Japan last December.
May 29 , 2024

How can blueberry exporters increase their revenue by leveraging novel conservation technologies and global trade data?

Blueberry exporters can now leverage effective conservation technologies and updated Global Trade Data to access previously untapped opportunities.
May 28 , 2024
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Kenya takes action to prevent Fusarium TR4 The fungus affects many varieties including Cavendish bananas, which provide around half of the global banana supply.

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South African Bigbucks apple variety granted breeder rights in Australia The mutation was discovered in 2011 in a Corder Gala orchard by Tru-Cape’s new variety specialist, Buks Nel.

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Impact of the European Green Deal on Costa Rica's agroexport industry The European Green Deal was launched in 2019 and is a project that seeks for the European Union to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

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University of Georgia helps farmers reach value-added markets & increase revenue In rural areas where farms are primarily located, many entrepreneurs have limited access to appropriate business development resources and opportunities to break into value-added markets.

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South African farmers encouraged to comply amid changing climate or 'face high costs' The Occupational Health and Safety seminar focused on the impact of climate change on the country's agricultural sector.

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Turkish lemon production surpasses Spain's Türkiye's lemon production surpasses Spain's, according to USDA's January report and the annual World Citrus Organization 2023/24 production estimate. According to the latest estimates provided by the Spanish agricultural union COAG, farmers had to discard around 400,000 tons of lemons, about 27% of the planned production, due to a massive increase in production that was […]

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Florida Citrus Mutual Optimistic Following the 2024 Farm Bill markup Press release (Florida Citrus Mutual) Bartow, FL – Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Vice President and CEO Matt Joyner issued the following statement following the 2024 Farm Bill markup in the House Committee on Agriculture: “Following the 2024 Farm Bill markup in the House Committee on Agriculture, Florida Citrus Mutual remains optimistic as the bill progressing […]

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  • A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

    Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.
    May 15 , 2024

  • 100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

    Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
    April 24 , 2024

  • Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

    North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
    April 19 , 2024

  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024

  • Fridays on the Farm: a labor of love for Rhode Island berry, stone fruit farm

    The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story.  The Eckharts grow strawberries, cherries, cane berries, peaches and more on their 100-acre farm. FSA Rhode Island features their story. 
    March 29 , 2024

  • Farming in her footsteps: Visit Annie B’s family farm

    During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy. During the pandemic, the Givens family decided to set up farming operations to honor matriarch Annie B's legacy.
    March 18 , 2024

  • Pomelo Diplomacy: How a favorite Thai fruit advanced U.S. trade ties

    APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration. APHIS Senior Foreign Service Officer Marc Gilkey addresses how, through the pomelo, the quintessential Thai fruit, the U.S. and Thailand recently celebrated almost two centuries of collaboration.
    March 06 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts View All

How can blueberry exporters increase their revenue by leveraging novel conservation technologies and global trade data?

Blueberry exporters can now leverage effective conservation technologies and updated Global Trade Data to access previously untapped opportunities.
May 28 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's quest for varietal diversification in blueberries

Peru is actively integrating new varieties into its blueberry production portfolio, driven in part by recent occurrences linked to the "El Niño'' phenomenon which significantly affected production in 2023.
May 23 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Northwest Cherry Growers forecast a favorable cherry crop for 2024

Optimal spring weather conditions this season have provided relief to growers, with the Northwest Cherry Growers (NWCG) pegging the 2024 crop at 20.9 million cartons.
May 21 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: The success story of Kosovo’s blueberry industry

From humble beginnings of just 10 hectares planted in 2012, Kosovo now boasts an impressive 150 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, yielding approximately 700 tons annually.
May 16 , 2024
Ag-Innovation View All

Efficiency and profitability in cherry packhouses with Tomra Lucai Deep Learning Technology

LUCAi™’s user-friendly interface software makes it very easy for the customer’s operators to get the best sorting and grading performance from their processing line.
May 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024

Work begins on new ag research facility in Georgia

The facility will house the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory and the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit to promote multiple avenues of agriculture-related research.
March 06 , 2024
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