Post Archive
Dutch researchers cultivate quinoa as part of new European trial
Wageningen University and Research Centre has sown the first quinoa fields as part of its field test study in the Netherlands.
May 06 , 2015
Germany: Record drug bust in Berlin banana boxes
Berlin police have seized 386kg of cocaine found in boxes of Colombian bananas that showed up in Aldi supermarkets.
May 05 , 2015
NZ scientists test biological options to tackle Psa
While kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows some resistance to antibiotics, New Zealand researchers have made a breakthrough in biological controls.
May 05 , 2015
Peru: Complejo Agroindustrial Beta announces US$80M planting plan
For a capital outlay that's worth more than two thirds its annual turnover, a Peruvian company is expanding rapidly in plantations of asparagus, grapes and blueberries.
May 05 , 2015
South African citrus growers gear up for U.S.-bound export season
Two key pilot initiatives from 2014 will continue for Western Cape citrus exporters to the U.S. this year, but there will be a few minor changes in shipping practices.
May 05 , 2015
Chile: SAG urges citizen cooperation in fruit fly fight
The quarantine area around La Serena was recently expanded due to a Medfly detection outside the original zone.
May 05 , 2015
U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing citrus imports from whole of Peru
APHIS says larger citrus volumes expected from Peru would not represent more than 1% of current imports or local production.
May 05 , 2015
Aussie produce industry "shocked" by ABC labor exploitation exposé
Australian horticultural groups have called on the government to weed out "rogue" labor hire companies that take advantage of workers, emphasizing the need for an official entry scheme for low skilled migrant labor.
May 04 , 2015
NZ: New campaign aims to lift kiwifruit consumption in Australia
With more gold kiwifruit on its way this year, New Zealanders are hoping to raise the fruit's profile across the Tasman Sea in Australia.
May 04 , 2015
High U.S. walnut stocks to impact Chilean season
Despite some challenges this season like the strong U.S. dollar, the Chilean walnut industry expects its fortunes to turn.
May 04 , 2015
