Danish review claims ants control pests as well as pesticides

Chemical companies will be getting antsy if a recent Aarhus University study gains ground in crop protection.

September 03 , 2015

Colombian govt project helps farmers rebuild after conflict

Colombia's Land Restitution Unit has helped return more than 170,000 hectares of farmland to people displaced by armed conflict.

September 03 , 2015

USDA gives green light to second generation Innate potato

An Innate-branded potato that has been genetically modified for late blight resistance and reduced black spot bruising will now be evaluated by the EPA and the FDA.

September 03 , 2015

Sterile insect technique to raise buyer confidence in Australian crops, says scientist

A new facility in Port Augusta will produce 50 million sterile fruit flies weekly to help South Australia keep its pest-free status.

September 03 , 2015

U.S.: Limoneira to buy more citrus orchards for US$15.1M

California-based citrus company Limoneira has entered an agreement to buy more San Joaquin Valley orchards, with an investment that is almost five times the level of a recent purchase in the area.

September 02 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 35, 2015

Peruvian avocado shipments to Europe as of week 35 are exceeding 2014 volumes, with higher average prices reported.

September 02 , 2015

Summerfruit Australia joins National Farmers' Federation

Australia's stonefruit growers are expected to benefit from their representative body joining a farmer group with more sway in Canberra.

September 02 , 2015

Italy: Nine organizations team up to promote pears, kiwifruit

Along with efforts to market produce items internationally, a new Italian consortium plans to develop new varieties to help 'redevelop the sector'.

September 02 , 2015

Canada: BC blueberry volumes on par with record despite challenges

Hot weather this season has led to one late British Columbia blueberry variety producing some of its sweetest fruit ever.

September 02 , 2015

EU apple production 'better balanced' than 2014, says Italian consortium

Apple growers may be left with a 'bitter memory' from last season, but numerous factors are coming together to make this campaign much more positive.

September 02 , 2015