Researchers engineer plants for far higher photosynthesis efficiency

A scientist has hailed the exciting possibility of increasing major global crop yields by 60%, using genetic modification to speed up photosynthesis.

September 26 , 2014

Australia: bee-delivery system a win for cherry growers

A biological control system used for strawberries has been rejigged by Australian scientists for cherries, and could potentially be applied to a range of other crops.

September 25 , 2014

Brazil opens market for Chilean citrus

Chilean citrus exporters will now have a handy outlet if Northern Hemisphere markets get swamped in the future.

September 24 , 2014

Mexico and China agree to berry export protocols

China and Mexico have reached an agreement for berry exports, with protocols set to be signed by November.

September 23 , 2014

China publishes new produce import approval list

Washington apples and Israeli citrus are just two of several new fresh fruit items listed by China's AQSIQ as approved for import.

September 23 , 2014

Turkish fig season gets underway

Univeg is preparing to receive around 50 truckloads of Black Bursas from the world's biggest fig exporter.

September 23 , 2014

Costa Rican pineapple growers get thumbs up for pesticide control

Authorities have found a good level of pesticide control on Costa Rica's pineapple farms, but a recent study in a banana-growing area has not been so positive.

September 23 , 2014

U.S.: farming couple take leap of faith with Aronia berry

Two farmers who invested heavily in the Aronia berry say the industry is 'where the cranberry business was 30 years ago', and see a big future for the fruit.

September 18 , 2014

Indian phyto strengths on show in bid to lift EU mango no-go

An EU delegation recently visited India to inspect the country's mango supply chain.

September 17 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes seek EU merger clearance

In order to gain permission for a tie-up in the Phase I review period, Chiquita and Fyffes say they are considering offering concessions to the EU.

September 16 , 2014