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AUS: Govt to penalize welfare recipients who turn down harvest work
If the crackdown on welfare recipients isn't effective, Australia's Prime Minister says he will change migration program policies to ensure farmers have a suitable labor force for the upcoming harvest season.
June 28 , 2019
Mexico to complete berry campaign with high export volumes
Blueberries were a particular standout; the country is still sending small shipments abroad but expects its export volume to be up 63.7% over last year.Â
June 28 , 2019
Brazil starts orange season, forecasts 36% rise in volumes
Regarding the rise in Brazil's season's volumes, Fundecitrus said it responds to a greater flowering, explaining that this would have increased the number of fruits.
June 28 , 2019
New study finds managed honeybees spread deadly viruses to wild bumblees
These findings have implications for where commercial beehives should be located to decrease the risks to wild pollinators, the study's leading scientist comments.
June 27 , 2019
Egypt gains access to New Zealand orange market
The nations' ministers also signed a cooperative document to implement a two-year work program, which aims to tackle a number of agricultural issues.
June 27 , 2019
FareShare: Combating food waste at retail is a beneficial and 'necessary business cost'
Tesco and other supermarkets have set the bar high with their charitable donations that help feed nearly one million people per week, but more can be done to ensure good food isn't going in the bin.
June 26 , 2019
Walmart now accepts SNAP food assistance for online grocery orders
To best meet the needs of its low-income customers, Walmart is accepting SNAP benefits for online grocery orders at all of its 2,500-plus pickup locations.
June 26 , 2019
The U.S. says it will refuse conditions on tariff use in trade talks with China
The two sides could agree not to impose new tariffs as a goodwill gesture, but the U.S. is not willing to make concessions, said a senior U.S. official.
June 26 , 2019
Novel watermelon rootstock proves resistant to disease and pests
The innovative variety is a rootstock watermelon called Carolina Strongback, which is resilient against both Fusarium wilt and the southern root-knot nematode.
June 25 , 2019
Swedish supermarket ICA creates buzz year-round with new fruit and veg opportunities
The cutting-edge retailer has turned produce into a destination department by pitching healthy foods during holidays such as Halloween and Easter and during big events such as the World Cup.
June 25 , 2019
