New Growing System (NGS) builds hydroponic greenhouse facility in UAE desert

March 23 , 2020

Australia develops non-invasive mango ripeness-testing device

The project sees high-resolution satellite imagery combined with data from hand-held fruit-scanning devices to better map variations in mango tree health, crop yield and fruit maturity.

March 18 , 2020

Agricultural software to improve field yields

EOS says the biggest advantage of its farm management software is its ability to handle different tasks - it can be used either by farmers, insurance companies or traders.

February 27 , 2020

Pest control to mitigate losses in stone fruit, new project in Chile

15% losses are being reported and this brings bad news for producers, so the INIA's new iniatiative to create pest-resistant plants has come into action.

February 24 , 2020

Rainier Fruit family grower, Allan Bros. Fruits unveils state-of-the-art packing line

February 12 , 2020

Pineapples can be used for alternative energy, new research finds

Colombian researchers unlocked the thermal and chemical potential of pineapple skins, showing that the fruit industry's waste can benefit the environment.

February 07 , 2020

Five new blueberry varieties introduced by Fall Creek

Expanding its offerings, Fall Creek announced four new blueberry varieties for mid and high chill growing environments and one for low-chill regions.

February 05 , 2020

Taiwanese dwarf banana variety harvested for first time in Saint Lucia

The new Taiwanese banana variety is expected to be a good option for climate change adaptation measures and for improving farmers' quality and yields.

February 03 , 2020

New red mandarin brand launched by PCN

Named the MandaRosa, the new proprietary variety of red mandarin is a mix between a clementine and the Tarocco blood orange.

January 31 , 2020

Dutch supermarkets dry mist produce to solve dehydration problems

Shoppers in the Netherlands likely encounter the 'dry misting' - used to reduce food waste - by Contronics as it gains popularity in the country.