Post Archive
Argentina and China sign new ag agreements
Argentina will now be able to ship its oranges, grapefruit and mandarins to southern Chinese ports.
July 20 , 2011
Weather causes US$8.6M orange damage in Mexican state
Orange growers in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas are calling on the government for assistance, following drastic losses from weather damage.
July 19 , 2011
Chilean Hass avocado production to rise 25%
The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee has announced its production forecast for the 2011/12 season.
July 19 , 2011
Peruvian avocadoes to enter U.S. without cold treatment
Peru's avocadoes have been accepted for U.S. entry without cold treatment quarantine.
July 19 , 2011
NZ: Chinese grape imports carry fruit fly risk
New Zealand has approved an offshore quarantine arrangement for Chinese table grapes.
July 19 , 2011
Australian farmers call for foreign ownership transparency
The Australian Farm Institute (AFI) has called for the creation of a foreign ownership register.
July 19 , 2011
Tax fears for Honduran citrus growers
The Honduran citrus industry could face 'disappearance' under new tax measures.
July 18 , 2011
Kenya demands GM food labels
The GM debate is heating up in Kenya with the government calling on importers to declare the existence of transgenics for labelling.
July 18 , 2011
Chile: frosts damage citrus, avocadoes nearly in the clear
Chile's avocado and mandarin crops have been fairly unscathed by frosts, but other citrus fruits have not fared so well.
July 18 , 2011
China Snapshot: Chile's growing fruit trade with the Asian giant
With Chilean blueberries now allowed for Chinese market entry, we take a look at how the fruit is selling on the ground.
July 18 , 2011
