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FrostBoss inaugurates blade manufacturing facility
Based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, the firm produces frost fans and exports its products to six continents.
September 29 , 2023
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Suterra pest control suits global direction
Suterra products help growers reduce their carbon footprint because they are passive dispensers or aerosol emitters that are typically applied only once per season.
September 29 , 2023
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Ecuadorian banana exports up 7%
September 28 , 2023
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California citrus estimates down due to thrips
Unprecedented weather phenomenons in California have disrupted typical citrus thrips timing in orchards and led to uncontrollable conditions in the field, hurting production volumes this season.
September 28 , 2023
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European Commission renews use of glyphosate as herbicide
Glyphosate first came under fire in 2015, when the World Health Organization warned about possible carcinogenic risks.
September 28 , 2023
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Port of Liverpool: Container volume dip to prompt layoffs
Port owner Peel Ports and British syndicate Unite the Union are beginning a 45-day redundancy consultation that could lead to 15% of employees being terminated.
September 28 , 2023
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Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market faces tight orange supplies in the wake of Hurricane Idalia
The average daily prices of oranges in the U.S. rose by 5.10% in week 36.
September 28 , 2023
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Global food consumption: Implications for agriculture
To date, steady increases in productivity have allowed agricultural production to keep up with a growing population and per capita increases.
September 27 , 2023
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Sharp rise in U.S. truck cargo thefts during Q2
There were more cargo theft incidents near freight hubs and large cities, leading to hot spots in states such as California and Georgia, which ranked in first and second place in terms of cargo theft risk, according to Overhaul.
September 27 , 2023
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Peruvian blueberry prices double as production falls
Peruvian blueberry prices are experiencing a sharp increase as production volumes have fallen up to 39% year-on-year, but, could this be a good thing for the industry?
September 27 , 2023