NZ: Zespri's first kiwifruit reefer vessel sets sail for China instead of Japan

Dan Mathieson says the break from tradition "marks the increasing importance of the China market for the industry."

March 24 , 2017

CPMA applauds Canadian budget stance to expand free trade deals

The association has also hailed the Strategic Innovation Fund, which could attract more investment in high growth sectors including agri-food.

March 23 , 2017

Dole CEO agrees to US$74M settlement over 2013 buyout suit

The settlement comes on top of a previous order from separate lawsuits to pay US$148 million, which was later reduced.

March 23 , 2017

Russia market in sight for Rubens apple with Serbian grower on board

Delta Agrar joins the likes of VOG Terlan and Elbe Obst in producing the Elstar-Gala cross, but in contrast it has access to one of the world's leading import markets - Russia.

March 23 , 2017

Opinion: Why do banana farmers organize?

The Equal Exchange's Mildred Alvarado explains why small-scale banana growers need to group together, and the challenges of doing so.

March 23 , 2017

NZKGI receives 'strong mandate' from kiwifruit growers in referendum

The vast majority of voters have supported the proposed levy for the next six-year cycle.

March 23 , 2017

U.S: Top shipping execs ordered to testify in price-fixing investigation

Some of the world's biggest shipping companies have confirmed their executives were handed subpoenas, but say no specific allegations have been set out.

March 23 , 2017

India: Apple orchards get makeover in Himachal Pradesh

An apple rejuvenation project in Himachal Pradesh has seen thousands of new plantings in a bid to breathe new life into the sector.

March 23 , 2017

Sun World wins Israeli plant breeders' rights court case

As a result of the "landmark" case, an Israeli table grape grower has agreed to uproot his vineyard of the Sugrathirteen variety.

March 22 , 2017

Frosts a major blow for Southeast U.S. blueberry, peach crops

Early reports indicate up to three-quarters of the Georgia blueberry crop may have been lost, while South Carolina peach farmers are "hopeful to have ten to fifteen percent of their usual crop."

March 22 , 2017