'Minimalist' Israeli-developed robotic arm could be used to pick apples

The technology allows a robotic manipulator to achieve a wide range of movements using few actuators that aren't possible with other robots.

April 10 , 2018

Chile: Easy peeler production rise expected as citrus season kicks off

The Chilean Citrus Committee chief has positive expectations for the season and gives his perspective on U.S. authorities' recent decision to relax Chilean lemon import rules.

April 10 , 2018

Chile's Decofrut opens new Middle Eastern office

The president of the Chile-based consulting and research company believes there is an opportunity to boost citrus exports to the region.

April 10 , 2018

Chinese tariffs to stunt market development for premium U.S. apple varieties

While Galas and Granny Smiths have benefited greatly from expanded access into China since 2015, a new protocol brought fresh prospects to producers of proprietary varieties. But just how much could that be affected by a 15% hike in tariffs?

April 10 , 2018

Driscoll's launches behind-the-scenes miniseries

The six-episode series launch coincides with the company's Season’s Finest Blackberries.

April 09 , 2018

Australia: Harvesting technology company breaks new ground

Agricultural Picking Technology's says its flagship product, AgPick, can improve the labor management of picking operations.

April 09 , 2018

U.S.: Florida senators seek NAFTA 'regional anti-dumping relief' mechanism

They say that Florida farmers have been "systematically undercut at home by Mexican agricultural subsidies, poor labor standards, and seasonal dumping."

April 09 , 2018