Organic farmers push for day in court against Monsanto

Organic potato farmer Jim Gerritsen speaks on his legal battle for court protection against Monsanto.

January 21 , 2013

Zespri pleads not guilty to customs offenses in China

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has expressed its disturbance at having been let down in China by an independent importer.

January 18 , 2013

Chile: David Del Curto to buy stake in Southern Fruit

A partnership between David del Curto and Southern Fruit will create one of Chile's largest produce exporters.

January 16 , 2013

South Africa: labor unrest hits ag ahead of more public hearings

Demonstrations are once again shaking South Africa's fruit industry and sparking public concern.

January 14 , 2013

U.S.: California citrus growers brace for freezing temperatures

The San Joaquin Valley expects multiple days of below average temperatures that could send a blow to citrus.

January 11 , 2013

Bananas hold potential for better coffee production

Growers in Uganda who combined banana and coffee crops are earning over 40% more income.

January 10 , 2013

Specialty crops in limbo after U.S. farm bill extension

The U.S. farm bill has returned to the drafting table after Congress failed to implement new legislation.

January 03 , 2013

U.S. East and Gulf Coast port strike averted

The ILA and the USMX have finally reached a truce to avoid disruptive strikes this weekend.

December 28 , 2012

Japan approves market entry for Peruvian avocados

Japan has joined Peru’s list of available avocado market destinations without cold treatment.

December 05 , 2012

Organic food industry booming in Brazil

Brazil moves around US$240 million in organic goods each year, mostly to the benefit of farming families.

November 21 , 2012