South Africa: Hortgro calls for 'meaningful and sustainable' land reform

Agri SA also said it was "deeply concerned" by the ANC chair's recent comments.

August 16 , 2018

Bayer begins Monsanto integration, remains defiant over glyphosate ruling

"Today ... Bayer also gains the ability to become actively involved in defense efforts in the glyphosate trials and any other legal disputes."

August 16 , 2018

Video: Emirates vertical farm announcement "opened investors' eyes", says UAE minister

"We are not only going to export the products, but we are also going to export the technology."

August 15 , 2018

Kenyan avocado exports overtook South Africa in 2017

Kenya's high annual growth rate for avocado exports helped it to overtake South Africa last year as the continent's largest shipper.

August 15 , 2018

Zespri and Chilean ag ministry discuss kiwifruit cooperation

The Chilean Agriculture Minister reportedly said he would like the countries to "complement one another, rather than competing."

August 15 , 2018

U.K.: Ambitious food hub at New Covent Garden Market to foster industry innovation

We uncover the progress and plans to learn how this £200m-plus redevelopment will benefit and inspire traders, entrepreneurs, the local community and the food industry at large.

August 15 , 2018

U.S. expands Florida citrus black spot quarantine area

APHIS is adding CBS quarantine sections in four neighboring counties in the south of the state.

August 14 , 2018

Brazilian lawmakers seek to deregulate pesticide use, ban organic produce sales

The revival of old legislation comes as a result of the increasing power of a pro-agriculture faction in Congress.

August 14 , 2018

New Chilean citrus, apple varieties to be available in 2022

Trials are currently underway for seedless clementine, mandarin and lemon varieties, and a Venturia-resistant apple.

August 14 , 2018

U.S.: Northwest expecting fourth-largest pear crop

The estimated pear crop would be 7% up on the five-year average and 26% up on 2017.

August 13 , 2018