U.N. collaborates with small farmer advocate

A United Nations agreement with La Via Campesina gives power to the world's largest movement of small food producers.

October 08 , 2013

Hawaii's top papaya variety takes center stage in GM debate

Hawaii's Rainbow papaya continues to drive production and controversy over GM foods.

October 07 , 2013

Ecuador's IRS values goods at US$136M for banana baron sell-off

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service plans to auction planes, yachts, cars and properties belonging to Bananera Noboa.

October 04 , 2013

Frosts slash Chilean kiwifruit crop

Estimates show recent frosts will cut Chile's kiwifruit crop by US$120 million, and may increase the incidence of bacterial vine disease Psa.

October 03 , 2013

Argentine growers suffer from heavy frosts

Apricots, peaches, grapes, plums and almonds are some of the hardest hit fruits from Argentina's frosts.

October 03 , 2013

Poland records apple export jump in the European Union

Polish apple growers hope to raise exports with the help of multi-million euro, EU-backed promotions in China and Egypt.

October 02 , 2013

U.S.: federal shutdown creates uncertainty for agriculture

Failure to establish a U.S. federal budget has placed many food safety and import operations on hold.

October 01 , 2013

Raisins bear the brunt of frosts in northern Chile

Despite frosts, table grape producers in Chile's Copiapó province expect volume on par with average.

September 30 , 2013

Canadian organic sector sets roots in consumer markets

Canada wraps up its fourth annual Organic Week today, in celebration of the nation's blossoming organic market.

September 27 , 2013

Mixed conditions for South African grape development

South Africa's biggest grape regions have been affected by a mix of frosts and cold weather.

September 26 , 2013