California warns farmers about water cutoffs as hot, dry summer looms

The seriousness of California’s drought is being driven home to thousands of farmers in the Central Valley, with new restrictions being implemented this week as a hot and dry summer looms.

June 16 , 2021

Bill Gates says ag innovation is necessary to deal with climate change impacts

Gates explained during a special FAO session that helping smallholder farmers, especially in low-income countries, invest in results-oriented climate-resilient agriculture is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and avoiding a "catastrophic economic crash".

June 15 , 2021

Westfalia Fruit Group illustrates its commitment to sustainability with science-based targets initiative

"By determining clear and measurable targets that are aligned with climate science, we are confident the Group will successfully reach its goals of carbon neutrality by 2030 and ultimately recover lifetime carbon emissions by 2049," says Johnathan Sutton, Group Safety and Environment Executive.

June 15 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Strong Q2 finish for avocado industry reflected in USDA data

Colin Fain of Agronometrics provides an analysis of what has been happening in the U.S. avocado market so far this year in terms of volumes of prices.

June 15 , 2021

U.S. retailers plead with Biden to fix port congestion that has upended supply chains

"The supply chain disruption issues, especially the congestion affecting our key maritime ports, are causing significant challenges for America's retailers," Matthew Shay, the National Retail Federation's president and CEO, said in a letter.

June 15 , 2021

Global grape trade volume to hit record in 2020-21 as industry clears "multiple hurdles"

In addition, if forecasts are realized, this year could also mark the first time Peru surpasses Chile in production, the USDA report said.

June 14 , 2021

Greenyard sells Prepared Netherlands division for $21M

Greenyard has announced that it will sell its Prepared Netherlands division to Polish private equity investment firm Cornerstone Investment Management for €17 million (US$21 million).

June 14 , 2021

Total Produce completes syndication of financing for Dole merger

Total Produce plc announced on Monday that it has successfully completed the syndication of its financing arrangements for the purpose of its combination with Dole Food Company, Inc. under Dole plc.

June 14 , 2021

Environmental engineering strengthens initiatives to combat water scarcity in Chile

Environmental engineering has become a key tool in the implementation of initiatives aimed at the more efficient use of water resources in the agricultural industry.

June 14 , 2021

Chanel, Adidas invest in companies and funds related to sustainable agriculture

French fashion house Chanel and German sportswear firm Adidas have both this week announced they are backing different funds and ventures that have projects related to sustainable agriculture.

June 11 , 2021