Australia: China FTA will bring us on par with NZ and Chile, says APAL

Australia's pome fruit grower body says while the Chinese FTA is 'terrific', mainland apple access needs to be gained.

December 01 , 2014

LED technology extends British tomato deal

British growers who supply retailer Sainsbury's have come up with a way to grow tomatoes during cold months.

December 01 , 2014

Italy issues decree preventing early kiwifruit harvesting

Italy's Alessandro Fornari says new measures will prevent poor quality kiwifruit being released onto the market.

December 01 , 2014

Seeka to act as second plaintiff in NZ Kiwifruit Claim

The Kiwifruit Claim has now been filed in Wellington's High Court, with Seeka representing the post-harvest class.

December 01 , 2014

Ecuadorian bananas a 'force' in new Chinese province

Ecuador's bananas are gaining ground in China, with the launch of a promotion campaign in a major retail chain.

December 01 , 2014

Farming a powerhouse of U.K. economy, says govt

U.K. Environment secretary Elizabeth Truss says agriculture is helping support the government's long-term plans.

December 01 , 2014

NZ fruit growers embrace ozone tech for healthy orchards

OA-Global's ozone technology products worked wonders on kiwifruit trials in New Zealand, and the company hopes for similar success in new geographies and crops.

December 01 , 2014

Security officer injured in attack on Philippine banana executives

A recent armed attack in the Philippines targeted Del Monte executives.

November 28 , 2014

Gaza officials block Israeli produce flows

The Gaza Ministry of Agriculture has responded to a recent Israeli blockade of produce at the Kerem Shalom crossing.

November 28 , 2014

Swiss authorities seek to allay Russian fruit smuggling suspicions

The Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture is taking all steps to avoid the country's fruit getting banned in Russia.

November 28 , 2014