France bans aerial pesticide spraying in overseas territories

Although Guadeloupe and Martinique banana growers can no longer spray pesticides aerially on their crops, the development has been welcomed by the industry.

September 30 , 2014

EU announces €165M emergency funding package

Citrus fruits will now be included in a bigger and better European support package for growers hit by the Russian produce import ban.

September 29 , 2014

Gains and setbacks for California farm labor laws

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif has responded to two recent farm labor decisions made by California Governor Jerry Brown.

September 29 , 2014

Crop trust aims to raise millions to avoid climate change 'catastrophe'

The global crop conservation organization says it is imperative we conserve genetic diversity now for the sake of humanity's future in a rapidly changing world.

September 29 , 2014

Fyffes raises the stakes in proposed Chiquita merger

In a bid to sway interest away from Brazilian competition, Fyffes is now offering Chiquita shareholders a much greater share in the combined entity.

September 26 , 2014

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