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Denser orchards, new rootstocks for leading Argentine Hass avocado grower
The man who brought Hass avocados to Argentina in the 80s is revamping his fields to keep up with growing demand at home and overseas.
August 11 , 2017
Study finds biodiversity benefits in NZ's IFP apple farming system
A Plant & Food Research study found the Integrated Fruit Production (IFP) system was on par with organic farming.
August 11 , 2017
Opinion: The issues riddling organic will set the stage for 2018 Farm Bill
Melody Meyer takes a look at some of the key topics currently "vexing" the organic seal in the U.S.
August 11 , 2017
Chinese importer holds launch event for Canadian blueberry season
"Consumers have lessened their sensitivity towards fruit prices," says the head of a Chinese importer.
August 11 , 2017
U.S.: Mission Produce launches new organic packaging
"Anything we can do to highlight organic will benefit the category," said a company executive.
August 10 , 2017
Frost takes its toll on European apple forecast
WAPA has predicted a 21% fall in the EU apple harvest this year, while the drop in pears is expected to be minor.
August 10 , 2017
U.S.: Washington Honeycrisp volume forecast to jump by a quarter
The industry is expecting sizing to be generally more toward the middle this year, which will favor sales both domestically and internationally.
August 10 , 2017
MegaFresh an "eBay" for Australian farmers, fresh produce shoppers
A Yarra Valley entrepreneur plans to set up fulfillment centers across the country so farmers can access consumers directly.
August 10 , 2017
U.S. papaya demand remains strong despite health scare, says shipper
However, a representative says a couple of retailers have canceled their papaya orders as a precautionary measure.
August 10 , 2017
Blueberry breeding consortium launched to discover new European varieties
Involving partners from the U.K., the Netherlands and the Ukraine, the consortium will be funded by the commercial partners for five years.
August 10 , 2017
