U.S.: Western Growers "excited" to hear about China trade deal contents

CEO and president Tom Nassif has welcomed the recently announced Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China and has urged its quick ratification.

December 16 , 2019

Lack of legal framework 'slowing ag robotics innovation in the EU'

An Agro Innovation Lab says "agricultural robots are now technically so advanced that they could soon see increased use" in the industry.

December 16 , 2019

Video: Evolution of top avocado-producing countries over last half-century

Although Mexico has for a while been the world's leading producer by a huge margin, the situation was quite different several decades ago.

December 16 , 2019

South Africa citrus: Caution urged over more late mandarin plantings

The Citrus Growers’ Association Cultivar Company warning comes with soft citrus hectarage on the verge of overtaking Navels.

December 13 , 2019

Spanish ag ministry urged to remove 10,000 hectares of stonefruit orchards

Catalan stonefruit grower' association Afrucat said peach and nectarine orchards should be ripped out from around the country to relieve market pressure.

December 13 , 2019

Global grocery market to increase US$2.2 trillion in sales by 2024

Asia will account for 50% of sales growth in upcoming years as online grocery booms in both Asia and North America, predicts IGD.

December 13 , 2019

Walmart, Flipkart invest in Indian supply chain startup Ninjacart

Walmart and its Indian online grocery platform Flipkart haven't announced the value of the investment but say it will broaden Ninjacart's customer base.

December 12 , 2019