Countries
Africa: farmer support encouraged for plant disease detection
Lack of education and resources help deepen the threaten of crop diseases in Africa.
February 14 , 2013
Modest growth for Southern Hemisphere apples and pears
Chile will take the top spot for Southern Hemisphere apple production but will experience the greatest production drop.
February 13 , 2013
Sweet Sensation pear makes international ground
The Sweet Sensation pear is moving in to new production zones and closer to year-long availability.
February 11 , 2013
Kiwifruit makes global strides over past decade
Italy took the top spot for global kiwifruit production but New Zealand showed skill in marketing.
February 08 , 2013
Italy: Summerfruit wins rights to early gold kiwifruit
Italy's Summerfruit has bagged a new gold kiwifruit to add to its early window portfolio.
February 08 , 2013
Additional support approved for European banana producers
The European Parliament is taking measures to protect local banana growers from imports.
February 07 , 2013
Purfresh upgrades fruit enhancement offering
Purfresh will soon start trials for a multifaceted system for keeping fruit in good condition during transit.
February 06 , 2013
European Union considers two-year ban on neonicotinoids
The E.U. may restrict three insecticides on crops that attract honeybees.
February 01 , 2013
Bright fruits may hold off Lou Gehrig's disease
The source of coloring for some fruits may hold a key to preventing Lou Gehrig's disease.
January 31 , 2013
Syrian conflict sends agriculture into shambles
A once promising agriculture sector has been left in pieces from Syria's ongoing civil war.
January 30 , 2013
