Colombia makes largest ever cocaine seizure on banana farms

The drugs were found buried in four banana plantations in the northern Province of Antioquia, police say.

November 10 , 2017

Peru: Major tunnel project below Andes to provide irrigation to southern desert area

The 38,500 hectares in Arequipa will be tendered to both large companies and small-scale farmers.

November 10 , 2017

India sees "unthinkable" growth for kiwifruit, plenty of room for apples

An outgoing executive at India's largest retailer discusses broad trends in the imported fresh produce market.

November 09 , 2017

Filipino Anflo Banana Corp partners with Goodfarmer to penetrate Chinese market

Under the marketing contract, the ABC is selling 840,000 boxes of Class A bananas to Goodfarmer for two years.

November 09 , 2017

Netherlands: Valstar adopts fresh commercial approach

Underpinned by new branding, the Dutch supplier has created dedicated teams to deliver unique solutions that add value for customers.

November 09 , 2017

Australian table grape harvest kicks off this week

The ATGA expects the season to be similar to last year's crop which itself was quite light.

November 08 , 2017

South Africa forecasts lower table grape crop for 2017-18

However, the first crop estimate for the upcoming season is still above the five-year average.

November 08 , 2017

British farming unions push for 15-year glyphosate renewal

The issue is due to be debated this week at a European Union standing committee meeting.

November 08 , 2017

Ecuadorian banana industry threatens protest over port rate hikes

AEBE president Eduardo Ledesma said increased charges would "practically liquidate" the El Oro banana sector.

November 08 , 2017

U.S.: NOSB votes not to ban hydroponics from organic certification

A longtime organic tomato farmer believes this could be the beginning of "divorce proceedings" between the organic movement and the USDA's National Organic Program.

November 08 , 2017