US Kansas yellow corn prices increased by 1.1% week on week.

The world’s biggest cocoa producer is on course for a second straight record crop, but its plans for bigger control over prices for the following season will remain a major cause of uncertainty for traders.

THE demand for macadamia nuts is expected to grow significantly in the near future, driven by changes in consumption patterns, hence a lucrative opportunity for local producers to grow their exports, ZimTrade has said.

A NEW perennial legume with the potential to revolutionise grazing in sandy infertile pastoral areas will be available to Australian and South African farmers next year.

Healthy soil contributes to healthy crops. Farmers know this, so they do what they can to ensure their soil is in good shape.

The price of pears is currently normal in most European countries, but it is expected to rise in a few weeks.