Today's Headline
Olmos: Inside northern Peru’s gigantic precedent for large-scale irrigation
A grape and blueberry grower says Peru's Olmos Irrigation Project is like an easy-access "agricultural condominium".
December 23 , 2014
EC to claim back €102M from members for improper CAP spending
The European Commission will recover money from three states who 'unduly' spent agricultural policy funds.
December 22 , 2014
U.K.: Tesco & Asda react to calls for more fairtrade fruit
British shoppers have 'bombarded' Asda and Tesco with more than 100,000 emails calling for the retailers to sell 100% fairtrade bananas.
December 19 , 2014
U.S.: West Coast port talks end 'not close', says employer
The Pacific Maritime Association says rumors that the negotiations are close to a final contract are not true and both sides remain apart on several issues.
December 18 , 2014
U.S.: California storms very positive but drought not over yet, says CFFA
The California Fresh Fruit Association says recent rainfall has been excellent for the industry, but it is too early to speculate on water allocation for next year.
December 17 , 2014
Mexico makes progress in fight against fruit fly
Growers in parts of the Mexican state of Michoacan will be able to access new markets after the national agricultural watchdog downgraded the prevalence level of fruit fly.
December 16 , 2014
NZ: Zespri considers Chinese kiwifruit production partnerships
Zespri's Matt Crawford discusses production possibilities in China and a red kiwifruit variety trialled in Singapore.
December 15 , 2014
Mexico starts anti-dumping investigation into U.S. apple imports
Growers in the Mexican state of Chihuahua have filed a complaint alleging unfair trade practices from U.S. apple exporters.
December 11 , 2014
Belgian port prepared for strike action next week
Many companies in the Port of Antwerp have advised shipping lines not to make calls on certain days next week.
December 09 , 2014
Indian grape sector strengthened by 2014 export campaign
An increasing number of Indian table grape growers are learning how best to produce their fruit to meet high international trade standards.
December 09 , 2014
