The production of apples, pears and table grapes is forecast to continue its growth in the 2021/22 MY, based on normal weather conditions, new areas coming into production and high yielding varieties.

 Italian pasta makers are fearful of a substantial supply squeeze in the coming months after this summer's durum wheat price shock, as the market runs out of ways to offset a dire harvest in top exporter Canada.

The dominant message about South Africa’s agriculture in the past few months has been of a thriving sector, having grown by 13.4% year on year in 2020 and expected to grow a further 7.6% in 2021.

Climate change may affect the production of corn and wheat by 2030 if current trends continue, according to a new international study that included researchers from IIASA, NASA, and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). 

Planting a herbicide-tolerant trait without being able to apply a matching postemergence herbicide is akin to throwing a party and not inviting the guest of honor.

Despite some countries suffering from poor conditions during the grapefruit growing season, the general outlook for the fruit is positive.