Countries

UN works to reduce methyl bromide emissions

The United Nations is working to reduce use of the common pesticide methyl bromide.
November 19 , 2012

Philippine govt to support five-year mango plan

The Philippine mango industry has taken a battering in recent years, but re-development is underway.
November 19 , 2012

Spain: mites could help citrus pest control

A Spanish study has found soil mites can help reduce thrip infestations in citrus fruits.
November 19 , 2012

Asia: make or break for export grapes

We hear from South America and South Africa about the prospects and perils of the Asian grape market.
November 15 , 2012

E.U. and Latin America come to historic banana agreement

The E.U. and Latin America were able to end the longest-running dispute in multilateral trading history.
November 09 , 2012

Net loss for Chiquita in Q3

Chiquita is upbeat for 2013 conditions in the wake of a larger third quarter loss.
November 08 , 2012

U.K. scientists closer to controlling when fruits ripen

Manipulating chloroplasts could be a possible key to controlling when fruits mature.
November 06 , 2012

Researchers find black raspberry aphid resistance

Three populations of black raspberries have shown resistance to a disease-spreading aphid.
November 06 , 2012

Flat and nimble management bears fruit for Oppy

Oppy president John Anderson talks about independent decisions and competing for supply.
November 06 , 2012

Russian govt moving towards farmer interests

New Russian legislation in support of farming is in its "initial step" of development.
October 30 , 2012