U.S.: Organic certifications for hydroponics to be key topic of NOSB meetings

The head of farm policy watchdog group the Cornucopia Institute believes the USDA has 'systemically undercut the spirit and law' that created the National Organic Standards Board.

April 18 , 2017

China: Lotte Mart store closures surge as missile defense impasse continues

Of the 87 Lotte Marts closed in China, 74 were reportedly ordered by Chinese authorities.

April 13 , 2017

Indian mango exporter outlines Australian market entry plans

The group also expects a big uptick in exports to the U.S., where it aims to expand into more mainstream retail sales outlets.

April 13 , 2017

Early Chilean lemon variety squeezes out more fruit per tree

A natural mutation of the Eureka cultivar, the 'Benjamín Andes' bears fruit earlier and manages to avoid a risky window for potential frosts.

April 12 , 2017

Peru's pain may be South Africa's gain this avocado season

Subtrop says rainfall in many production regions has led to larger fruit sizing than last season in general.

April 11 , 2017

U.K. company brings Oregon-developed blueberry varieties to world stage

Global Plant Genetics has held meetings with potential clients in Chile, Peru, Argentina and the U.S. over recent weeks.

April 11 , 2017

"We have been overconfident" in grapes, says northern Chilean ag rep

Recent graphs published by Agronometrics show just how marked the drop in table grape prices has been.

April 11 , 2017

High-tech Chinese solar greenhouse project gets underway in Netherlands

Dutch greenhouse companies are eager to see if their technology could be used adequately in China.

April 07 , 2017

NZ: Bay of Plenty district hit by "extreme rainfall" and flooding

A Zespri spokesperson says while some kiwifruit growers have been affected, the situation is "unlikely to have a significant impact on the overall season".

April 06 , 2017

South Africa: ZZ2 'Nature Farming' takes compost to new level

The grower makes its own compost on 28 hectares which it applies to all its crops, sometimes accompanied by a special "compost tea" in the irrigation mix.

April 06 , 2017