Countries
Australia: Farm robotics raise student interest in horticulture
Drone technology has helped get more young people interested in horticultural research at the University of Queensland.
March 24 , 2015
Russia mulls ban on Serbian fruit imports
Serbia will have to explain its sharp uptick in apple shipments to Russia if it is to avoid a ban on the trade.
March 24 , 2015
Ecuadorian tariffs could have flow-on effects for Chile's overseas grape exports
The delicate balance of Chilean grape prices abroad could be impacted by Ecuador's recent protectionist policy.
March 24 , 2015
NZ kiwifruit growers "overwhelmingly" support industry changes
More than 90% of New Zealand's kiwifruit growers have voted in favor of the KISP recommendations, with an industry head criticizing the "small vocal minority" who oppose the single desk structure.
March 23 , 2015
Indo-Israeli centres of excellence going strong
The Indo-Israel Agriculture Project Cooperation Project (IIAP) recently held its biggest workshop yet.
March 23 , 2015
Budding overseas empire for Australia's Queen Garnet super plum
The palpable buzz around an anthocyanin-rich Queensland-bred plum is spreading internationally, with a French nursery upbeat for commercial harvests and U.S. growers playing their cards close to their chests.
March 23 , 2015
IFCO strengthens reusable plastic container presence in China
IFCO's Christy Zhu will be one of several speakers at this week's PMA Fresh Connections: China event in Shanghai.
March 23 , 2015
Australia: Other banana farms come up negative for Panama Disease TR4
While there is good news for the Australian banana industry, a grower body has urged everyone to stay vigilent.
March 23 , 2015
European School Fruit Scheme safe for now with funding allocated
Germany, Italy and Austria are the biggest beneficiaries in the latest EU School Fruit Scheme budget.
March 20 , 2015
No evidence Ebola transmitted through food, says EFSA
A recent report says there is no evidence the Ebola virus could be transmitted through food in the European Union.
March 20 , 2015
