Australian institute to offer citrus diploma

Australia's Sunraysia Institute of TAFE aims to one day roll out its two-year citrus diploma nationally to help drive the industry.

November 26 , 2015

Indian apple state imports NZ rootstocks

An official from India's Himachal Pradesh region says New Zealand will play an 'important role' in rejuvenating its apple orchards.

November 26 , 2015

Editorial: What if Russia blocks Turkish food imports too?

After the downing of a Russian military aircraft this week on the Syrian border, a key lawmaker is calling to cut economic and diplomatic ties with Turkey.

November 25 , 2015

Canada: From kale to okra, more items approach mainstay basket

It's been "business as usual" at Gambles Group since Total Produce bought a 50% share, but that also implies adapting to change.

November 25 , 2015

Israeli biopesticide group plans Wall Street listing

A few months after Stockton received Chinese financial backing in return for a majority stake, the group is preparing for some changes.

November 25 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 47, 2015

Decofrut has forecast a fall in table grape shipments from Chile's Atacama region this season, but a rise from Coquimbo.

November 25 , 2015

"Truly yellow" kiwifruit variety planted in Chile

A coalition of Chilean companies aims to plant 1,000 hectares of an Italian-developed gold kiwifruit variety within four years.

November 25 , 2015

Australia set to begin GM Medfly trial

Western Australia is to trial a 'self-limiting' fruit fly described as a 'more targeted' version of the sterile insect technique.

November 25 , 2015

'Optimism reigns' in Argentine fruit industry after election result

Argentina's economy has for too long been plagued by currency and trade controls. As the country's new president-elect, Mauricio Macri promises to change all that.

November 24 , 2015

Peru: Piura organic banana exports hit US$120M

Piura's governor says the organic banana sector will need new technologies, varieties and growing methods for its future prosperity.

November 24 , 2015