U.K. professor warns agriculture against extreme weather

Farming will need to become more diverse to fight the effects of extreme weather.

February 11 , 2013

Sweet Sensation pear makes international ground

The Sweet Sensation pear is moving in to new production zones and closer to year-long availability.

February 11 , 2013

Peru eyes new markets for fruits and vegetables

Peru hopes to build on market opportunities in Poland, Panama and South Africa.

February 11 , 2013

India's seed sector asks for government support

India's seed industry would like to return to its old income tax exempt status.

February 11 , 2013

Ecuador: banana association dedicated to going organic

Banagreen strives to produce bananas with less chemicals and better land practices.

February 11 , 2013

City-Farming takes Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

With City-Farming people could grow lettuce "in the deserts, in the north pole, it doesn't matter".

February 08 , 2013

Chile's Osku forms alliance with New Zealand packaging company

Osku and Convex Plastics are teaming up to improve fruit shelf life.

February 08 , 2013

Kiwifruit makes global strides over past decade

Italy took the top spot for global kiwifruit production but New Zealand showed skill in marketing.

February 08 , 2013

U.S. Farm Bill pushes toward resolution

The U.S. Farm Bill has been made a Senate priority but still faces budget debates.

February 08 , 2013

Italy: Summerfruit wins rights to early gold kiwifruit

Italy's Summerfruit has bagged a new gold kiwifruit to add to its early window portfolio.

February 08 , 2013