BayWa sees success in first year of UAE tomato greenhouse project

BayWa's project to grow tomatoes in the UAE is assessed as a positive learning process that reinforces its confidence in greenhouses after a year of growth.

November 25 , 2019

Walmart Chile requests state protection to prevent further damage to stores

Walmart Chile says that 34 of its Lider supermarket stores have been set on fire over recent weeks, with half of them completely lost.

November 19 , 2019

Ancient Aztec farming technique could aid urban ag, study finds

"Today, many cities face very similar challenges as Mexico City did 700 years ago," says the author of study on the modern relevance of an Ancient Aztec farming technique.

November 19 , 2019

Knowing food's origin can make it taste better, says new study

Knowledge of the origin of food "significantly" changes the perception of the food and is attached to feelings of cultural pride, says a new study.

November 15 , 2019

The world's largest cherry was grown in far-southern Chile

The massive cherry belonging to Claudio Vergara Tagle was harvested last season but the record has now become official.

November 14 , 2019

Colombia sends first-ever avocado container to Japan

After working to gain access to the Japanese market, Cartama's Hass avocados are sent to Japan through partner, Mission Produce.

November 11 , 2019

U.S. startup Bowery to open largest farm yet

The tech-heavy Bowery will begin selling leafy greens early next year from its warehouse in Baltimore that is 3.5 times larger than its current farms.

November 11 , 2019