Denmark: Army of ants safeguard apple and pear orchards

Organic pome fruit farms in Denmark have a new arsenal to combat winter moths that are known to ravage harvests.

April 20 , 2016

Electrically charged solution increases produce shelf life

"“Such small things can actually make a huge difference in the whole food supply chain," says a British researcher.

April 19 , 2016

Chile: ASOEX evaluates rain damages

Table grape producers were able to prepare in advance for the weather event, which has likely most affected the O'Higgins region.

April 18 , 2016

EU withdrawal scheme a double-edged sword for Polish apple growers

With a variety undesired by many overseas markets and local consumers getting it for free, Poland's apple sector crisis is deepening.

April 18 , 2016

Chile gripped by floods

Rivers have overflown this weekend in the central region of Chile, the Southern Hemisphere's leading fruit-exporting nation.

April 17 , 2016

U.S. lemon market access, CBS controls on the agenda for San Miguel

While rains have hampered harvests, exporter San Miguel aims to make the most of a wider lemon market window this year.

April 15 , 2016

Underwater veggie garden group to build 'Tree of Life' 

An Italian subaquatic vegetable garden is paying tribute to Michelangelo with its own underwater Tree of life replica in its 'crazy' 2016 development.

April 14 , 2016

Laser tech keeps wild birds clear of crops

A combination of high-precision optics, filters and light frequencies has been used to create a laser machine capable of keeping birds away from fields.

April 13 , 2016

Peru: Vanguard International buys Challapampa

Washington State-based Vanguard has purchased one of Peru's leading growers of grapes, citrus and pomegranates.

April 12 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS looks to streamline phytosanitary rule process

April 11 , 2016