Pistachio predicament: How Iranian farmers are fighting water scarcity and aflatoxin

Heat, drought, and contamination can undo a season’s work, making technical knowledge and training as critical as water itself.

March 09 , 2026

After the freeze: Citrus recovery takes patience, drainage, and timing

Experts urge growers to "chill out" and wait for warmer, stable conditions before resuming irrigation or fertilization.

February 11 , 2026

Case Study: Netherlands export data and the use of the degree of certainty tool

Unlike data from major exporters such as Peru, export data from the Netherlands are usually published with a delay of 2-3 months.

October 01 , 2024

Tips to manage eastern lubber grasshoppers, a threat to citrus and vegetables

These insects can be found from March-April to about October-November in North Florida and the state’s Gulf Coast, and they can be economically important throughout Florida. 

April 10 , 2024

How to keep your orchard ant-free

Did you know that a fungus common in citrus rots can help to protect your crops? 

June 05 , 2023

How to graft your own lemon tree

There are two types of growth depending on when we do the grafting. Here's how to make yours.

May 08 , 2023

How to build a homemade solar drip

The water produced by the KondensKompressor is free of salt, nitrates and other contaminants, so it can even be used to desalinate seawater.

April 11 , 2023

How to spot the perfect avocado (and keep it fresh for longer)

Learn how to pick the perfect avocado and keep it fresh to enjoy at home.

April 10 , 2023

How to pick a mango, according to the National Mango Board

The National Mango Board has given FreshFruitPortal.com some tips to spot the perfect mango.

March 27 , 2023

Common diseases and insect pests of herbs

This short and visual guide from the University of Maryland Extension provides a great overview about some of the key problems of herbs and how to fix them.

July 04 , 2022