agribusiness

The mental health of farmers is to be assessed for a new study aimed at finding ways to offer better support. It comes as research suggested those working in Scotland's agricultural sector were vulnerable to mental health issues. The…

It's won't be long until South American apple and pear imports begin to arrive in the United States. California-based organic specialist Viva Tierra is preparing for the arrival of its first organic apples and pears of the season from the…

Roots run deep in eastern North Carolina. John Howard, 77, owner of J.C. Howard Farms, Inc., has built his family’s farming enterprises from humble beginnings in tobacco growing to becoming a powerhouse in pork production (with 27,000…

Slugs hide under leaves and cause a lot of damage in the garden. This usually happens before you even know they're there, but evidence of their chewing and their slimy trails are unmistakable. There are many ways to get rid of snails.…

A pioneering project in Mexico has developed a new method of fig production which triples yields compared conventional farms and allows for fruit to be produced in a far shorter time. Using a new variety bred by researchers at the…

Ground cherries (Physalis pruinosa) are not a very well known fruit but they are easy to grow in your garden. These small, yellow berries have a sweet-tart flavor that is similar to pineapple with a very faint background flavor of the…

Dave Mowitz visits the Williams family in Croton, Ohio, to learn how they built a farm shop to blend into their beautiful farmstead. In addition to its looks, this farm shop also has many convenient features, including an office and…

New sourcing opportunities from the fastest growing produce exporter of Europe. Evenе would be of interest to importers, distributors, wholesalers, retail chains, HORECA suppliers, and everyone else looking for the combination of best…

Growing Underground, a company based in Clapham, sustainably grows salads and other "microgreens" 33m below the busy streets of London. Using the latest hydroponic systems and LED technology, the crops are grown year-round in a "perfect,…

With the world’s population set to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the World Bank is calling for innovations that will help us feed the planet. One of the options being discussed is vertical, indoor farming. The concept involves growing food…