Countries
FAO takes on tomato borer moth
Natural predators are being used to combat the tomato borer moth in several Middle Eastern countries.
July 20 , 2012
U.S.: Dole revenue falls 25% in H1
Sales fell in the first half for Dole due to lower banana prices, but the company is still pleased with the result.
July 19 , 2012
Rain stumps U.K.'s growing cherry industry
Cold weather and prolonged rain have slowed down England's ambitious cherry growth.
July 19 , 2012
Opinion: Why California should vote for GMO food labeling
Ronnie Cummins talks about why GMO food labeling in California will help organic exports to Europe.
July 17 , 2012
French researchers unlock banana genome
Two French research institutes have sequenced the genetic code of banana ancestor Musa Acuminata.
July 13 , 2012
Opinion: how parasitoids can fight HLB-spreading insects
Dr Mark Hoddle explains how citrus greening can be controlled by natural biosecurity control methods.
July 13 , 2012
U.S. researchers developing app to improve 'vegetable parenting'
A USDA research center is developing a smartphone app to help parents get their kids eating more veggies.
July 13 , 2012
Oppy promotes 'green fertilizer' system for sweet bell peppers
Greenhouse gases are being used to nourish sweet bell peppers, the Oppenheimer Group has revealed.
July 10 , 2012
UN releases new regulations for melons and dried figs
The UN has tightened melon and fig regulations to ward off disease outbreaks and carcinogenic toxins.
July 06 , 2012
U.S. banana imports from Latin America rose slightly in 2011
Latin American banana producers must increase productivity if they are to survive in a world of rising costs.
July 05 , 2012
