For the rest of the year, the country is purely reliant on imported food to meet its needs. This has irked the Swiss Farmers' Union (SBV). They pointed out that the self-sufficiency rate of the Alpine country has been continuously declining in recent years. read more

You have been found guilty of serious conspiracy for a series of crimes in the 1990s during the height of the conflict in the banana-growing region of Uraba, specifically for paying 1.7 million US dollars to the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia. read more

The South African group Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) states that the export volume of citrus fruits was already 18% higher than the previous year by the end of June, as the current season approaches its halfway point. read more

The asparagus harvest started relatively early this year. By the end of March/early April, the first asparagus spears were being harvested in smaller quantities in some regions. Despite the ongoing spring drought, the relatively moderate temperatures later on ensured... read more

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), along with over a dozen other representatives from the North American fresh fruit and vegetable industry, are calling on the leaders of the US, Mexico, and Canada to quickly resolve the ongoing situation. read more

A new report from Hort Innovation and the Centre for International Economics has shown that a high adoption of productivity-enhancing innovation could benefit the Australian industry by approximately A$1 billion annually in additional value added. This would enable the industry to reach A$22 billion by 2040. read more