Text messaging keeps farmers connected across borders

WeFarm hopes to connect farmers in Africa and Latin American to a global network via text messaging.

July 08 , 2013

Goldenberry co-op formed in northern Peru

A Peruvian goldenberry grower group is striving for organic certification so it can achieve direct export sales.

July 05 , 2013

Cassava 'revolution' takes off in Mozambique

Traditionally a subsistence crop, cassavas could gain a greater role in horticultural trade thanks to new technology.

July 04 , 2013

U.S.: Florida takes on pest traceability, management

Invasive species like spotted-wing drosophila have kept Florida researchers and agriculture on their toes.

July 03 , 2013

Europe's School Fruit Scheme makes big impact on kids and families

Budget cuts are the order of the day in Europe, but Freshfel is upbeat about a possible rise in funds for the School Fruit Scheme.

July 02 , 2013

Salad bars in schools bring "empowerment" to U.S. kids

In the first of a two-part series on produce for kids, we track the Let's Move! Salad Bars 2 Schools campaign that has taken the U.S. by storm.

July 01 , 2013

U.S. Senate approves immigration, ag. labor reform

The approved U.S. Senate bill would reform the agriculture guest worker program and provide a legal path for workers.

June 28 , 2013

Northern Chilean citrus struggles to keep above water

Citrus from northern Chile enjoys an early season but drought has made production difficult.

June 27 , 2013

Europe tackles food waste down to the last crumb

Europe's “Every Crumb Counts” declaration hopes to decrease food wastage from the producer to the consumer.

June 26 , 2013

U.S.: Texan agriculture warns Mexico to respect water rights

If water trends with Mexico continue, researchers warn that Texan citrus production could drop to zero.

June 25 , 2013