Environment
- Fatal salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican papayas>
Fatal salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican papayas
by Rosie Shennan 9 August 2017 Mangoes & Papayas
A salmonella outbreak that has caused one death and infected over 100 people in…
- Cape growers face difficult times>
Cape growers face difficult times
by Fred Meintjes 9 August 2017
Drought conditions means the agricultural industry is battling with the…
- Dole grapes earn certification>
Dole grapes earn certification
by Tom Joyce 27 July 2017 Grapes
In Chile, Dole’s Huelquen Farm, on which 100ha of grapes are cultivated,…
- Eyeing energy efficiency>
Eyeing energy efficiency
by Dr Doug Reid 27 July 2017
Dr Doug Reid, engineering manager at Tomra Sorting Food, looks at how food…
- Florida researchers seek production options>
Florida researchers seek production options
by Carl Collen 20 July 2017
A new US$3m grant will fund a four-year research project to find more places to…
- Prince Charles backs ‘true cost' study>
Prince Charles backs ‘true cost' study
by Tom Joyce 18 July 2017 Apples & Pears and Citrus
True cost accounting has received royal support in the UK, as Prince Charles…
- Kenyan drought is ‘major concern’>
Kenyan drought is ‘major concern’
by Nina Pullman 14 July 2017 Exotics, Avocados, Brassicas and Peas & Beans
Lack of rain is restricting planting and irrigation in Kenya while UN watchdog…
- Bayer develops smart irrigation>
Bayer develops smart irrigation
by Carl Collen 12 July 2017
Group teams with Israeli company Netafim to introduce new DripByDrip water…
- Hein Deprez's TFFG buys AC Hartman>
Hein Deprez's TFFG buys AC Hartman
by Mike Knowles 30 June 2017
Acquisition of Netherlands' largest organic veg supplier will apparently…
- Major study reignites neonics row>
Major study reignites neonics row
by Nina Pullman 30 June 2017 Fruit and Vegetables
European-wide study finds neonicotinoid pesticides can harm both wild and…
