Chilean cherry exports forecast flat for 2018-19

The USDA estimate follows a record season that saw exports nearly double year-on-year.

August 20 , 2018

Canada plans to phase out two neonic pesticides

Meanwhile, a U.K. study recently found that a potential neonicotinoid replacement may also present a risk for bee populations.

August 17 , 2018

Bayer begins Monsanto integration, remains defiant over glyphosate ruling

"Today ... Bayer also gains the ability to become actively involved in defense efforts in the glyphosate trials and any other legal disputes."

August 16 , 2018

Kenyan avocado exports overtook South Africa in 2017

Kenya's high annual growth rate for avocado exports helped it to overtake South Africa last year as the continent's largest shipper.

August 15 , 2018

Zespri and Chilean ag ministry discuss kiwifruit cooperation

The Chilean Agriculture Minister reportedly said he would like the countries to "complement one another, rather than competing."

August 15 , 2018

Brazilian lawmakers seek to deregulate pesticide use, ban organic produce sales

The revival of old legislation comes as a result of the increasing power of a pro-agriculture faction in Congress.

August 14 , 2018

New Chilean citrus, apple varieties to be available in 2022

Trials are currently underway for seedless clementine, mandarin and lemon varieties, and a Venturia-resistant apple.

August 14 , 2018

Dole China and Camposol team up to promote avocados

The promotion is touted as the biggest of its kind of China, and comes amid plans for the two companies to increase their collaboration in the future.

August 13 , 2018

Emirates Airline aims high with world's largest vertical farm

The facility, which is slated to open in November 2019 near Dubai airport, will provide farm fresh produce to air cabin tables.