As production in the citrus industry edge ups towards the 200 million 15kg equivalent carton mark, the Citrus Growers’ Association has identified integration of diverse information platforms within the sector as a means of enhancing the industry’s export opportunities.

The global macadamia industry has seen unprecedented growth in the last 10 years with demand continuously exceeding limited supply.

Last week, the South African Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) mildly lifted its forecast for 2020/21 maize, soybeans and sorghum from the March 2021 estimate to 16,1 million tonnes (up 5% y/y – the second-largest harvest on record), 1,8 million tonnes (up 44% y/y, a record harvest), and 189 885 tonnes (up 20% y/y), respectively.

In many European countries, the demand for asparagus is greater than the supply, mostly due to the impact of the cold in April, which slowed down the production.

A new experiment reveals, in a nutshell, why the largest particles in some mixtures tend to gather at the top.

There are an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 species of micro-organism per gram of soil. Addition of certain microbes can tailor soil characteristics: removing contaminants, improving fertility and even making barren land available for farming.