Stress memory in plants could hold key to growing disease resistant crops
A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield. Biotic stress experienced by plants can take the form of

Fyffes: All farms in Latin America participate in gender equality programmes
Fyffes says it is well on its way to achieving its gender equality target of 100% of Fyffes employees at Latin American sites by 2025 and 50% of suppliers benefiting from gender equality

Hotbed planting gives sweet potatoes a head start
It’s time to plant sweet potatoes in California. “Our sweet potato plants are propagated in hotbeds to trap the heat and keep the plants growing right on time for harvest in the fall,” says

“We can help growers to unlock the full potential of their sustainability management”
During Fruit Logistica, a merger between ten biosolutions companies was announced. These companies will operate under the new umbrella of Rovensa Next. According to Carlos Ledó, Chief Operating

"We're ready for the top fruit season with this automated apple-laying system"
In the Netherlands, Looije Packing is currently immersed in its grape programs, where these are custom-packaged, mostly loose, in top seals and clamshells. "This season, again, there are big

Leading agricultural technology experts at Fame Innowa
The next edition of the Fame Innowa Agricultural Technology Fair, which will take place from 19 to 22 April, is expected to be the largest in terms of attendees in recent years. The support of

Time to invest in “natural capital”

Imported lime prices could creep up in March
Supplies of limes are low coming out of Mexico. “It’s that time of year when production somewhat decreases due to winter but it hasn’t been as bad as last season. They’ve had a pretty good

Kids dig into potato project
Grow Your Own Potatoes kits have been delivered to more than 6,000 schools nationwide after the programme was saved from closure thanks to support from across the industry. Kids across the country

Eximcrop helps Georgian producers to sell apples in the Gulf countries
In the coming days, the first container with 20 tonnes of apples from the Georgian producer Tirifoni Fruits will be exported to Dubai (UAE). The delivery is organized by Eximcrop under a joint