Post Archive
Virginia Tech scientists discover Indonesian insect pest
A giant whitefly discovered on the Indonesian island of Java has the potential to damage crops throughout South East Asia if erradication action is not taken.
February 08 , 2011
Mexico's frost could damage 270 hectares of melon crops
Farmers from Mexico's Matamaros and Viesca municipalities have called on the government for assistance after crops were damaged by frost.
February 07 , 2011
Peru port strike threatens fruit exports
Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX) president says some businesses are resorting to air freight at three times the cost to keep customers.
February 07 , 2011
Argentina's grapes damaged by rain but Chile exports to rise
Chile is positive about grape exports, while wet weather has caused setbacks for Argentine and South African growers.
February 07 , 2011
Australia won’t relax standards to allow Filipino banana imports
Growers worry that imports will further hurt business after Cyclone Yasi.
February 07 , 2011
Chile posts 2nd-biggest blueberry export volume in week 4
Nearly 5,900 metric tons (MT) of Chilean blueberries were shipped in week 4.
February 07 , 2011
Guatemala to export exotic fruits and vegetables
Guatemala to expand its export market with exotic Asian and African fruit and vegetables
February 04 , 2011
Australia to export grapefruits to Japan
Western Australia meets Japanese standards to export grapefruits, while on the other side of the country, fruit fly outbreaks have been recorded in Mildura and Swan Hill.
February 04 , 2011
Peru’s exports to U.S. approaching pre-economic crisis levels
U.S.-Peru trade agreements led to increase, USDA, Peruvian association say
February 04 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere countries tackle exchange rate woes
The weak U.S. dollar hurt growers and exporters in 2010, but will government intervention and self-help programs lead to a more profitable 2011?
February 04 , 2011
