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Farmworkers versus unions, a new fight in California
Employers will not be the targets in a peach picker protest to take place today, but rather unions and the State of the California.
August 26 , 2014
USDA researcher reveals encouraging results of phosphine fumigation tests
Research shows worker safety and food quality could be improved by using phosphine instead of methyl bromide on crops.
August 25 , 2014
Australia: Select Harvests to make landmark acquisitions
A leading Australian almond company plans to spend US$59 million on new properties and water entitlements in a bid to double production by 2018.
August 24 , 2014
Brazilian authorities approve GM fruit fly trials
A U.K. company is taking a further step in testing fruit fly controls through genetic modification, but GeneWatch believes the move could threaten the food supply.
August 22 , 2014
Peruvian avocado industry accuses Chile of unfair treatment
A Peruvian industry representative has asked 'why aren't Californian avocados tested for sunblotch in Chile too?'
August 22 , 2014
Russia eases ban on certain produce
In order to help its own farmers, Russia has scrapped some agricultural items from its import ban including onion and potato seeds.
August 21 , 2014
Chilean scientists find new way to control fruit decomposition
A Chilean team may have come up with something of an elixir of shelf life.
August 21 , 2014
Brazilian table grape producer expects 'tough season' after cloudy weather
Brazil's leading table grape producer says cloudy weather greatly affected white seedless production this year, however a strong domestic market and 14 new varieties mean it isn't all bad news.
August 21 , 2014
EU slates €125M for emergency measures to prop up produce industry
The European Union will tap emergency funding to support growers affected by Russia's import ban, but not all crops will be included.
August 18 , 2014
Peru: Camposol profit surges more than 2.5 times in Q2
Peppers were the only produce item that didn't show growth for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the second quarter.
August 18 , 2014
