Reefer container rates to exceed dry cargo in 2022

Reefer container rates have risen sharply through 2021, but in contrast to dry cargo rates, are forecast to rise further in 2022, driven by catch up on North-South routes.

December 07 , 2021

Tesco workers set for pre-Christmas strike action, sparking empty shelves threat

December 07 , 2021

A guide to pruning and training apple trees

Reclaiming a mature apple tree that has been neglected for several years can be a challenge, and will take a few years of pruning to make the tree productive again.

December 07 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Hass avocados see firm prices in U.S. market

The North American market seems to be absorbing Mexican avocado volumes in a fitting way with volumes increasing, as can be seen in the graph below, without prices collapsing.

December 07 , 2021

Chile: Phytosanitary Inspection Site to be installed in Coquimbo for grapes, other produce

The project involves the construction of a place to examine grapes and other fresh fruit and vegetable products produced in northern Chile.

December 06 , 2021

What you need to know to start growing grapes

Learn how to plant grapes, about growing grapevines and what you need to know before you begin growing the fruit, as well as while the vines are growing.

December 06 , 2021

FDA proposes changes to agriculture water requirements

Farms would be required to conduct annual systems-based agricultural water assessments to determine and guide appropriate measures to minimize potential risks associated with pre-harvest agricultural water.

December 06 , 2021

Colombia: Over 1,500 people gather to learn more about Hass Avocado

Over 1,500 investors, producers, suppliers, marketers, exporters and certifiers from all over the world came together to learn more about Hass Avocado at Territorio Aguacate.

December 06 , 2021

South American Blueberry Convention coming in 2022

The inaugural edition of the South American Blueberry Convention will take place on April 21, 2022 at the Sun Monticello Conference Center, just south of the capital Santiago.

December 06 , 2021

Food prices climb closer to record

December 03 , 2021