NZ: "Isolated cases of flooding" on South Island kiwifruit orchards, says Zespri

A Zespri representative says the organization is expecting an increase in total kiwifruit volumes this upcoming season.

February 21 , 2018

How much should you squeeze avocados to see if they're ripe?

Not at all, according to Australian scientists who have sought to find improved techniques to prevent the practice and reduce bruising in the fruit.

February 21 , 2018

Agri SA urges new president to find "amicable solutions" to land question

"South Africa remains a highly divided nation and it is through honouring the dignity of every South African, inclusivity and mutual respect that this divide can be bridged," the farming association said.

February 21 , 2018

Innovation: Adapting broadacre practices for horticulture

John Deere tractors with tracks were designed for broadacre agriculture, but an Australian grower has found a successful way to use the equipment in its strawberry operations.

February 21 , 2018

U.S.: Alabama kiwifruit co-op aims to export locally-developed gold varieties

Sun Pacific is reportedly an investor in what is said to be the only commercial kiwifruit operation in the U.S. outside of California.

February 21 , 2018

Chilean apple season to see 'normal' volumes, smaller sizes

The incoming agriculture minister says international juice prices are currently higher than last year on the back of a smaller European crop.

February 21 , 2018

U.S.: Freezing temperatures could decrease California citrus crop in 2018-19

CCM says the warmer temperatures and spring-like conditions of the past several weeks have caused trees to start blooming two to four weeks earlier than usual.

February 21 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 7, 2018

The poor condition of Chilean Flame seedless is affecting sales of other origins and varietal groups, with sharp price declines in week 7.

February 21 , 2018

"Active population" of fruit flies now in Tasmania

Numerous fruit flies as well as larvae have now been detected in a backyard orchard in George Town, which lies outside of the previous control areas.

February 20 , 2018

Fresh Del Monte profits cut in half in 2017

After profit more than tripled in 2016, last year the group grappled with difficult market conditions and put the wheels of new business ventures in motion.

February 20 , 2018