Royse: Drones, water tech and urban farming the future of agriculture

"If we're talking about sustainability, the elephant in the room is basically the environmental impact of hundreds of years of agriculture," says Roger Royse.

April 28 , 2015

Freshfel launches new EU production and consumption statistics database

Freshfel members will now have a new tool at their fingertips for analyzing markets and forming strategies.

April 28 , 2015

Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method

A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.

April 28 , 2015

Colombia: International certifications lift avocado exports

One avocado producer estimates Colombia's export volumes shot up by around a half last season.

April 28 , 2015

Russia tightens EU food import restrictions

Having stopped Bulgarian fruit and vegetable re-exports last week amid suspicions of fake phytosanitary certificates, Russia is considering extending the ban to other countries.

April 27 , 2015

Chile: Body of Fruticola Atacama worker found

Fruticola Atacama's Horacio Parra says the discovery of the body of worker Jennifer Novoa has brought great peace to her family.

April 27 , 2015

Early starts likely for U.S. and Canadian cherry growers

While the British Columbia cherry growers are 'mobbed' by Chinese interest, the U.S. Northwest early start is cause for 'excitement'.

April 27 , 2015

U.S.: APHIS considers new sourcing areas for Andean berries, bell peppers

Two neighboring Latin American countries could soon be exporting new fruits and vegetables to the U.S.

April 27 , 2015

NZ: Kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows resistance to key treatment

While 'not completely unexpected', regular testing has found streptomycin-resistant Psa in two Te Puke orchards.

April 27 , 2015

First Canadian cucumbers land in China

'Cutecumbers' will be sold in several cities around the biggest cucumber-producing country in the world.

April 27 , 2015