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South Africa: Black Monday protest receives "massive response", says AgriSA

South African farmer group AgriSA has reiterated yesterday's peaceful 'Black Monday' protests against farm murders were not about race.
October 31 , 2017

U.S. importers excited about "spectacular" Australian mangoes

The Australian mango industry is supplying to a limited number of importers as it builds the program, which has received a terrific response so far.
October 31 , 2017

NZ experts visit Chile to collaborate on stinkbug strategy

New Zealand government and industry are taking a proactive approach to the pest, which entered the Southern Hemisphere for the first time last year and has the potential to inflict billions of dollars' worth of damage on fruit crops.
October 31 , 2017

U.K.: Waitrose pilots punnet made from dried tomato leaves

If successful the initiative could save the retailer 3.5 million plastic trays a year.
October 31 , 2017

U.S.: Lone Star Citrus revitalizes grapefruit category with Millennial push

The Texan company's Winter Sweetz brand combined with consumer education around flavor and preparation has helped raise the profile of a traditional "baby boomer" fruit.
October 30 , 2017

U.S.: AeroFarms closes US$40M investment round

The company built its ninth farm to date in Newark, New Jersey, which is the world’s largest indoor vertical farm based on annual output.
October 30 , 2017

Chile: Leading strawberry nursery launches new California-bred varieties

The launch came during a field day event at an experimental research center, which was established to help support the industry.
October 30 , 2017

U.S. citrus growers can sue USDA over Argentine lemon imports, judge rules

The USDA had reportedly sought dismissal, and the growers and Citrus Science Council filed an amended complaint in August.
October 30 , 2017

Photo gallery: Field day at Agricola Llahuen's strawberry research site

We visited a site where a leading Chilean strawberry nursery is generating crucial information to pass on to growers looking to plant new varieties.
October 30 , 2017

Australian Ag Minister disqualified from office over dual citizenship

Barnaby Joyce, who renounced New Zealand citizenship in August, has pledged to re-contest his lower house seat.
October 27 , 2017