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

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

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

New legal tool launched to strengthen contract farming

With supermarket direct sourcing on the rise, a group of intergovernmental organizations including the FAO has released a legal guide to help farmers and buyers forge more equitable and sustainable contracts.

July 31 , 2015

Mexican lime exports surge in first five months of 2015

It may be the slowest part of the year, but at times Mexican lime shipments were edging on peak season numbers during the first half.

July 31 , 2015