FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has unveiled its new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition in...
World’s biggest rooftop greenhouse opens
LUFA Farms just opened what it says is the world's largest commercial rooftop greenhouse.
Building on a new hanging garden trend, a greenhouse atop a Montreal warehouse growing eggplants and tomatoes to...
Motors and VSD help food and beverage plants reach sustainability goals
Brith Isaksson, Global Segment Manager: Food & Beverage, ABB Motion
STRONG demand for convenient, healthier foods and beverages – produced and packaged in the most environmentally friendly way possible – is...
TPT ‘optimistic’ about SA’s citrus season
SOUTH AFRICA’s citrus export season is progressing amid COVID-19 challenges according to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), with new equipment soon to boost operations across the Port Elizabeth, Durban and the Ngqura
TPT...
Crookes fruitless endeavours
AGRIBUSINESS Crookes Brothers, which has been actively trying to diversify from its traditional sugar farming base, has taken a big step back on its deciduous fruit foray in the Western Cape.
In the...