Crowds to descend on Brussels for anti-Russian ban demo

A protest today aims to demand action again the Russian ban and draw attention to the 'victims of international politics'.

September 07 , 2015

Food destruction measures have cut down smuggling, claims Russian govt

Russian Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachev says measures to destroy food that contravenes the import ban have reduced smuggling rates 10-fold.

September 04 , 2015

Costa Rican bananas boosted by EU quality seal

The EU has granted Costa Rican bananas Geographical Indication status, as an industry head hails national social and environmental progress.

September 04 , 2015

Argentina expects "auspicious" blueberry season

The Argentinean Blueberry Committee is optimistic for the season, but a regional grower group has raised concerns about fruit fly populations.

September 04 , 2015

Ecuadorian banana plantations sold to Japanese firm

An Ecuadorian banana farm that was at the center of one of the biggest scandals in the Russian fruit industry is now in Japanese hands.

September 04 , 2015

Danish review claims ants control pests as well as pesticides

Chemical companies will be getting antsy if a recent Aarhus University study gains ground in crop protection.

September 03 , 2015

USDA gives green light to second generation Innate potato

An Innate-branded potato that has been genetically modified for late blight resistance and reduced black spot bruising will now be evaluated by the EPA and the FDA.

September 03 , 2015

Sterile insect technique to raise buyer confidence in Australian crops, says scientist

A new facility in Port Augusta will produce 50 million sterile fruit flies weekly to help South Australia keep its pest-free status.

September 03 , 2015

Summerfruit Australia joins National Farmers' Federation

Australia's stonefruit growers are expected to benefit from their representative body joining a farmer group with more sway in Canberra.

September 02 , 2015

Italy: Nine organizations team up to promote pears, kiwifruit

Along with efforts to market produce items internationally, a new Italian consortium plans to develop new varieties to help 'redevelop the sector'.

September 02 , 2015