Does the pollen on your trees play a role in the rain they receive?

A study from the University of Michigan and Texas A&M yielded an unexpected finding - pollen grains may have an impact on rainfall.

May 11 , 2015

BanaBay slips into Russia after successful trial

BanaBay's Vitali Donskoi sees huge potential for the company's bananas in the Russian market.

May 11 , 2015

Chilean company develops bio-control for crown gall disease in fruit trees

Using a bacteria native to Australia, a natural product from Chile's Biogram prevents a serious disease that affects a range of crops.

May 11 , 2015

Monsanto stands behind US$45B offer for Syngenta

Monsanto appears unswayed by Syngenta's rejection of its takeover offer in a bid to form the world's largest crop protection and seed group.

May 11 , 2015

Chilean blueberry export values overcome dramatic price falls

In a record year for volumes with many challenges in markets, Chile's blueberry export values grew slightly in 2014-15.

May 08 , 2015

Suspension for EU-bound Ugandan pepper exports

One Ugandan says "enough is enough" when it comes to rogue companies shipping contaminated produce.

May 08 , 2015

PMA invites Mexican produce industry to join 'eat brighter' campaign

PMA's Nancy Tucker says the group's healthy eating initiative with Sesame Street is 'an incredible opportunity to make a difference in this world.'

May 08 , 2015

Lower German fruit prices bite into BayWa profits in Q1

Profits fell by more than half for German produce company BayWa in the first quarter but the group is optimistic for the months ahead.

May 08 , 2015

Land reform regulation bill threatens world's second-largest banana exporter

After passing the US$1 billion mark for banana exports last year, Philippine growers could be deterred from further investment if a House Bill that threatens contract security is passed.

May 08 , 2015

Aldi Australia responds to supplier misconduct allegations

One of the retailers named in a recent Four Corners report into migrant farmworker maltreatment is currently investigating the suppliers mentioned.

May 07 , 2015