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

AgroFresh Solutions launches latest innovation in harvest management

September 26 , 2024

Alpha Omega awarded contract to support USDA's Crop Insurance Program

This contract will focus on providing crucial support to the USDA's crop insurance programs, which play a vital role in safeguarding America's agricultural sector against the increasing challenges of climate variability.

September 26 , 2024

UC Davis reaches new international strawberry licensing agreements

Thanks to the agreement, nurseries and fruit growers in Mexico, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East can now access all available varieties developed by the UC Davis Public Strawberry Breeding Program.

September 26 , 2024

India's horticultural agency working to release new colorful mangos

The varieties ‘Awadh Samridhi’ and ‘Awadh Madhurima’ are currently undergoing field trials, and one of them, ‘Awadh Samridhi,' is a climate-resilient hybrid variety that will bear fruit regularly. 

September 25 , 2024

Plenty unlimited INC. opens first farm to grow indoor, vertically farmed berries

The Plenty Richmond Farm is designed to produce more than 4 million pounds of strawberries annually in less than 40,000 square feet by growing vertically on 30-foot-tall towers.

September 25 , 2024

Sollum Technologies welcomes Jacqueline Heard to its Board of Directors

During the course of her career, Heard introduced innovations to advance agricultural practices, identifying and commercializing new technologies as an entrepreneur, a leader of global R&D and as a venture investor.

September 24 , 2024

Univesity of Florida professor poised to improve organic citrus production

University of Florida's associate professor of citrus water and nutrient management is working to improve organic citrus production and sustainability through enhanced soil health, horticultural, and pest management practices. 

September 24 , 2024