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Costa Rican police destroy marijuana plants hidden in fruit fields
A new technique for hiding marijuana in passion fruit fields has been discovered in Costa Rica.
June 13 , 2016
Pink Lady apple cosy campaign hailed major success
Pink Lady came up with a novel idea to keep fruit in perfect condition for longer this year with the launch of the cosy, a knitted apple protector.
June 13 , 2016
Israeli 'short and sweet' grape season wraps up as Egypt enters
Galilee Export has confirmed a stronger campaign compared with previous years.
June 10 , 2016
Could natural Aussie tech change the avocado processing game?
Naturo has received worldwide interest for a new breed of avocado processing machines that promise long shelf life, no additives and no noticeable difference in flavor.
June 10 , 2016
Uruguay expects Chinese opening for citrus, blueberries in 2016
The protocols are set to be similar to in the U.S., which incidentally has received a greater share of Uruguay’s exports this year due to a precautionary approach in Europe.
June 10 , 2016
Ladybird-dropping drones to offer eco-friendly pest solution
A Danish university hopes to reduce growers' dependence on pesticides and cut organic food costs with a novel solution.
June 09 , 2016
Thermosolar Hives put the sting on deadly varroa mites
"It excludes the damaging influence of chemicals and perfectly exterminates mites in a sealed brood," says one beekeeper.
June 08 , 2016
Mexico revokes anti-dumping fees on U.S. apple imports
The decision by Mexico's Secretary of the Economy means all provisional fees must be returned.
June 07 , 2016
Spain: Citrus sector starts water recycling trial for post-harvest washing
Anecoop is collaborating on the project which works towards more sustainable water usage in the citrus industry.
June 07 , 2016
USDA develops acoustic trap in fight against citrus greening
Experimental new technology developed in Florida mimics wing-buzzing vibrations of the Asian citrus psyllid to lure the pest into traps.
June 07 , 2016
