Smart irrigation market to grow 200% by 2031

Governments are actively encouraging its adoption through rebates and subsidies, raising farmer awareness of the technology's benefits, and enabling increased crop yields with reduced water and fertilizer waste.

October 09 , 2024

Red-fleshed apples benefit cardiovascular health, research shows

Research showed that all apples provided benefits to the volunteers, but the benefits of the red-fleshed apples were superior, especially in preventing chronic cardiovascular diseases in people with high metabolic risk.

October 08 , 2024

Cornell University's AgriTech releases two new raspberry varieties

The seeds were developed in 2016 and plants were first grown and selected for further evaluation in 2017.

October 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences provides free coating services support to produce suppliers affected by port strike

October 03 , 2024

Farmers are eager to cope with climate change, global research reveals

Many survey respondents are also turning to regenerative agriculture to improve their operations and expect the technique to have a positive impact in the future, both in terms of sustainability and productivity. 

October 02 , 2024

The Hot Climate Partnership unveils new apple variety: STELLAR™

The fruit's skin is a bright red hue and is similar in size to Gala, with the added advantage of ripening one to two weeks earlier.

October 02 , 2024

DiMuto unveils AI-Powered Marketplace Assistant, revolutionizing procurement in agribusiness

Developed as part of the exclusive Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First (Singapore) program, DiMuto is one of the pioneering companies selected to harness AI innovation in their business operations. 

October 02 , 2024

The 29th session of the Committee of Agriculture kicks off

The organization is addressing the urgent need to transform agri-food systems to tackle global hunger.

October 01 , 2024

Crownless pineapples: A more sustainable, convenient option?

Global tropical fruit producer Fyffes evaluated the consumption habits and knowledge about pineapples among more than 1,000 consumers in the United Kingdom and Ireland as it prepares to launch its crownless offer.

September 27 , 2024

Global banana company, Chiquita, unveils new disease-resistant banana variety

Chiquita, in partnership with KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), is proud to announce the introduction of Yelloway One, a revolutionary banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka.

September 26 , 2024