Australian researchers branch out with robot farming

Automated fruit harvesting is the ultimate goal of Australian robot trials that have shown positive results in field intelligence.

September 02 , 2013

Spanish association calls for action against South African citrus

Spain's Young Farmer's Association wants immediate action taken for South Africa's fifth black spot detection.

August 30 , 2013

Opinion: fruit as a source of functional food

Valerie Weinborn from UC Davis discusses antioxidants and the trade benefits fruits can have as functional food.

August 30 , 2013

Colombian govt proposes norms to end ag protests

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said the government will focus on pesticide and fertilizer prices.

August 30 , 2013

Agent system connects supply chain across South Africa

Maine Daniels of RSA Agents takes us through the Cape Town Market trading floor.

August 29 , 2013

Japan cherry and peach growth prospects look "grim", says USDA

An aging population and a shift away from fresh fruit are affecting Japan's stonefruit market growth possibilities.

August 29 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 34 - 2013

Transport strikes led to decreased fruit sales activity in Colombia in week 34.

August 28 , 2013

Peru expects U.S. pepper market access

Despite recent rejections of contaminated paprika shipments, Peruvian growers are optimistic for U.S. fresh pepper market access.

August 28 , 2013

South African citrus waits in limbo on EU market

With five black spot interceptions, South African citrus exporters are wondering whether they'll be blocked from the EU.

August 28 , 2013

Chile expects avocado production rise this season

Chile expects growth for its avocado harvest this year despite previous pessimism around frosts and low rainfall.

August 28 , 2013