IPM: Can better data finally reduce reliance on conventional pesticides?

Thomas Grandperrin of UAV-IQ Precision Agriculture speaks with Michael Gilbert, CEO of Semios, which has been building a set of solutions for farmers to implement in their IPM tool kit.

March 09 , 2022

How to reduce reliance on pesticides

Use this guide to natural weed killers to create a kid-safe and pet-safe garden or lawn and prevent exposure to the various chemicals used in regular weed killers.

March 09 , 2022

Port of Antwerp hits 1 million reefer containers for second year in a row

Growth within Port of Antwerp's cold chain segment continued to increase in 2021, despite the widespread and unprecedented challenges in the global supply chain.

March 09 , 2022

Produce industry initiatives to mark International Women’s Day 2022

From fruit marketers to retailers, International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the challenges faced by woman and the contributions made in our industry.

March 08 , 2022

United Exports appoints Sean Li as China business manager

Li brings 11 years of industry experience to the blueberry specialist, including his most recent role at Dole China.

March 08 , 2022

Peruvian pomegranate exports up 117%

Peru’s fresh pomegranate exports are off to a fast start, growing 117% over the course of January 2022 when compared to the previous year.

March 08 , 2022

Situation for domestic and imported produce shippers see "several areas of improvement" - USDA

However, the USDA notes that although West Coast port backlogs fade from media headlines, East Coast ports are now reporting record traffic, along with increased wait times for berths and container pickup.

March 08 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Superior quality Chilean plums en route to the U.S.

The USDA recently sanctioned the entry of Chilean plums under a Systems Approach, and the fruit will be entering into what is currently a high-priced market.

March 08 , 2022

Tricks to get compost in only two to three weeks

We all know a stable, good quality compost that is able to nourish our crops takes a while, but if you don't have enough time try these tricks to get your soil faster.

March 08 , 2022

South African table grape exports catch up with last year's levels

South African exports have finally caught up with last year's levels, following several months of shipments being significantly lower year-on-year despite higher intake volumes.

March 07 , 2022