Opinion: building farms to build communities in the Philippines

Craig Stephen explains how a banana plantation has brought hope to a conflicted Filipino community.

January 14 , 2013

Opinion: greenhouse helps keep U.S. hospital healthy

A U.S. hospital has hired a residental farmer to run an organic greenhouse for health and wellness.

January 11 , 2013

Fruit Fanatic: an exotic fruit collector's Ecuadorian dream

Rolf Blancke describes a pristine Ecuadorian rare fruit paradise under threat from a thermoelectric dam project.

January 08 , 2013

Opinion: traceability indispensable for Chile as an agricultural power

Chile has made strides in produce traceability, but Waldo Hudson Klapp believes more efforts are needed.

January 04 , 2013

The Nutrition Nook: resolve to make fruits and veggies an easy new year goal

Dietitian Kristin Kessler explains how clear planning can make better fruit and vegetable intake a reality in 2013.

January 02 , 2013

Opinion: getting through Psa dark days with lighter sprays

Jon Lowy questions the intensity and frequency of kiwifruit vine disease sprays.

December 27 , 2012

Opinion: product barcodes – an invitation to the produce party

Juanita Gaglio discusses how the produce industry should take heed of recent barcode trends.

December 24 , 2012

Opinion: Russia's adoption of organic food standards - pros, cons and prejudice

Irina Koziy looks at Russia's proposed organic law and whether the category could actually take off.

December 20 , 2012

Opinion: does the British banana market make sense?

Banana Link's Alistair Smith questions whether trade will move from value-stripping to value enhancement.

December 17 , 2012

Opinion: understanding South Africa's farm strikes

Agri Wes-Cape's Porchia Adams explains the impact of Western Cape labor unrest.

December 14 , 2012