Chile: SAG launches phone app to identify ag pests

The app will allow users to send a photo, video or audio of a pest that is affecting crops, so that SAG specialists can analyze the information and take appropriate measures to control it.

July 03 , 2019

Pakistan forecasts "substantial decline" in mango production

The Mango Growers Cooperative Society's president said that there was an urgent need for research and policy-making to deal with the issue of climate change, which is affecting crops.

July 02 , 2019

U.S.: Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican papaya

The CDC is warning consumers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island not to eat fresh papaya from Mexico due to the risks.

July 02 , 2019

The impact of digital marketing in the avocado industry

Companies in the agricultural sector must make an effort to adapt to today's digitalized environment and the needs of their target audiences, says the World Avocado Congress.

July 02 , 2019

Blackberries In Charts: California leads impressive category growth

California has seen blackberry growth at a very strategic time, and can take advantage of a natural gap in production left by Mexico, between May and September.

July 02 , 2019

Costa Rica: Protests block shipping port, lead to US$12m in losses

The protestors, who are objecting a new value-added tax as well as Education Ministry policies, have caused traffic jams and blockages impacting shipping exports through the Moín port in Limón.

July 01 , 2019

Trump and Xi offer concessions in trade talks but future remains uncertain

Although analysts cheered a resumption of trade talks, it's still unclear whether the two sides will be able to breach the divide to forge a lasting deal, explained Reuters.

July 01 , 2019

Europe's heatwave intensifies with dangerous temperature spikes

Fortunately, as quick as the heat surges back to the north, a storm is expected to sweep welcome cooler air into northern Europe, says AccuWeather.

July 01 , 2019

Successful International Blueberry Summit "raised the bar", says IBO chair

Nearly 400 attendees joined the exciting event to gain insight about the blueberry industry's challenges and opportunities from its key leaders.

June 28 , 2019

Dutch produce industry officials tout prioritizing fairer pricing and circular agriculture

Circular agriculture will ensure Dutch growers use as little energy as possible and create a lasting legacy of care for the environment, said agricultural counselor Tim Heddema.

June 28 , 2019