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Australia: Greater insect diversity may raise avocado yields
Australian researchers believe playing the field may be the best way to go for avocado farmers when it comes to pollinators.
August 04 , 2015
Kingdom Fresh ramps up Mexican greenhouse operations
'Great weather, lots of sun light, excellent water quality and good-hardworking employees' are just a few of the benefits of growing tomatoes in Tehuacan.
August 04 , 2015
The Packaging Pitch: Change is good
Marketing expert Lisa Cork discusses a recent citrus case study that reinforces the importance of taking new approaches to packaging.
August 03 , 2015
Colombia ships first cold treatment-free golden berries to the U.S.
A more competitive protocol is worth its weight in golden berries, a complex-flavored fruit that has become a star crop for the Colombian produce industry.
August 03 , 2015
Australia: T&G enters asparagus JV with M+G Vizzarri
New Zealand produce company Turners & Growers has teamed up with Australia's largest asparagus supplier in a joint venture.
August 03 , 2015
Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit
Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells, in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance travel.
August 03 , 2015
Monsanto strengthens vegetable research in India
The Indian arm of Monsanto is mimicking its St. Louis crop research center on the outskirts of Bangalore.
August 03 , 2015
Downy mildew raises E. coli probability in lettuce
USDA scientists have found the presence of a common lettuce disease increases the chances of E. coli bacteria infecting the leaves.
August 03 , 2015
Coca leaf eradication drive reclaims almost 100,000ha for Peruvian agriculture
Clearing out cocaine for crops, building dams, paving roads and raising agricultural exports were key points in Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's address to the nation this week.
July 31 , 2015
EC safety net measures extended for fruit, veg and dairy sectors
Speculations about prolonged measures for growers affected by the Russian ban have been confirmed by the European Commission.
July 31 , 2015
