Today's Headline

Brazilian police crack contraband network for illegal pesticides

Brazilian federal police have uncovered over of a ton of illegal pesticides smuggled from Uruguay.
September 19 , 2013

Big year anticipated for U.S. apples

U.S. apple industry representatives discuss the potential impacts of larger crops from Washington, Michigan and New York.
September 13 , 2013

U.S.: Georgia peaches enjoy strong season despite rains

Focused marketing and big fruit have meant a strong year for Georgia peaches.
September 11 , 2013

South Africa: shack walls provide source of fresh produce

Designer Stephen Lamb asks how fresh produce can be provided to South Africa's poorest populations.
September 09 , 2013

Mexico: tomato growers 'hanging by a thread', says AMHPAC

With Mexico's U.S. tomato trade vulnerable to anti-dumping measures, the industry is actively evaluating other markets.
September 06 , 2013

Australian researchers branch out with robot farming

Automated fruit harvesting is the ultimate goal of Australian robot trials that have shown positive results in field intelligence.
September 02 , 2013

Agent system connects supply chain across South Africa

Maine Daniels of RSA Agents takes us through the Cape Town Market trading floor.
August 29 , 2013

South African citrus waits in limbo on EU market

With five black spot interceptions, South African citrus exporters are wondering whether they'll be blocked from the EU.
August 28 , 2013

Sierra Leone looks to become West Africa's ethical option

With a new marketing board, Sierra Leone hopes to set its agricultural exports apart in Europe and the U.S.
August 27 , 2013

Chile: dried fruit rises as key national export

Chile's dried fruit sector is on track to becoming a flagship export category, alongside copper and wine.
August 22 , 2013