Countries
Argentina: Medfly detected in Mendoza
Argentina's Senasa has emphasized a recent pest discovery in an urban area does not affect Oasis Centro's fruit fly-free status.
April 28 , 2015
Royse: Drones, water tech and urban farming the future of agriculture
"If we're talking about sustainability, the elephant in the room is basically the environmental impact of hundreds of years of agriculture," says Roger Royse.
April 28 , 2015
Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method
A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.
April 28 , 2015
Colombia: International certifications lift avocado exports
One avocado producer estimates Colombia's export volumes shot up by around a half last season.
April 28 , 2015
Russia tightens EU food import restrictions
Having stopped Bulgarian fruit and vegetable re-exports last week amid suspicions of fake phytosanitary certificates, Russia is considering extending the ban to other countries.
April 27 , 2015
Chile: Body of Fruticola Atacama worker found
Fruticola Atacama's Horacio Parra says the discovery of the body of worker Jennifer Novoa has brought great peace to her family.
April 27 , 2015
NZ: Kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows resistance to key treatment
While 'not completely unexpected', regular testing has found streptomycin-resistant Psa in two Te Puke orchards.
April 27 , 2015
First Canadian cucumbers land in China
'Cutecumbers' will be sold in several cities around the biggest cucumber-producing country in the world.
April 27 , 2015
U.S. gives green light to Peruvian papaya imports
Peru will join the likes of Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia as a supplier of papayas to the continental United States.
April 24 , 2015
English heatwave brings tomato season forward
U.S. retailer Waitrose is expecting a 'bumper crop' of home-grown tomatoes over the coming months.
April 24 , 2015
