Insulin is grown in lettuce
Insulin can be grown in lettuce leaves and taken orally. This is the discovery made by a group of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (USA) and represents a big step forward for the

Season of red onions from Acquaviva starts over 15 days late
The first harvesting operations of red onions from Acquaviva started just a few hours ago, with a 15 day delay with respect to the the past season when producers started operations on June 20th.

COAG: 100 measures to protect the "agricultural middle class".
The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) has presented the main political parties contesting the general elections on 23 July with a document of agrarian proposals

Three new strains of lettuce downy mildew identified
Bremia lactucae, or lettuce downy mildew, is a common plant disease of lettuce. This fungus can have a major impact on the lettuce crop. Bremia lactucae, the causal agent of lettuce downy mildew,

Canadian port strike talks resume after four-day intermission
According to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), talks in Pacific Canada between striking dock workers and their employers have resumed after a four-day intermission. The

How did the Quebec wildfires impact growers?
Following weeks of air quality alerts throughout Quebec and subsequent regions of Ontario and U.S. states such as New York, Connecticut and Michigan due to recent wildfires in the province, last

“Demand has been strong for Bravo apples with additional retail chains taking on the product this year"
The harvest of Bravo® apples started late this season in all regions of Australia, the first harvest was in mid-April. “The harvest went well in all regions and concluded in early May,” said

“Working with growers from both hemispheres allows us to be nimble”
While Washington’s organic apple acreage has increased substantially in recent years, the US still relies on the southern hemisphere to complement supplies from March through August. Chile used