South Africa: Agri SA sees challenges in new codes of good practice

The industry body has called on Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for flexibility in compliance to ensure a smooth transition.

December 12 , 2017

Chile: New dam planned for Valparaiso region

"We have fields of avocados and citrus that will benefit, where a high percentage is for export,"says a regional government representative.

December 12 , 2017

APM Terminals boost cold chain supply logistics in Nigeria

The aim is to help reduce the current 15 million metric tons (MT) of fresh produce wasted each year in the West African nation.

December 12 , 2017

Opinion: Chavimochic expansion an agri-export project that's worth it for Peru

A third phase is set to quadruple the size of a large-scale irrigation project in the La Libertad region of northern Peru, says AGAP executive director Gabriel Amaro.

December 12 , 2017

Australia: Sydney pop-up avocado restaurant proves a hit

The industry-funded temporary restaurant has been served up with a healthy dose of comedic irony, appointing Bernard Salt as ambassador.

December 11 , 2017

U.K. retailer debuts mini cocktail avocados

The slimmer fruit is the result of an unpollinated blossom and develops without a seed.

December 11 , 2017

Opinion: Technology could unleash the potential of India’s farmlands

A top executive from one of India's leading agricultural companies discusses the paradigm shift that is starting to take place in India - dubbed 'Farming 3.0'.

December 11 , 2017