Post Archive
U.S.: pesticide resistance growing in strawberries
U.S. researchers have found fungus Botrytis cinerea has become more resistant to pesticides on strawberries.
January 11 , 2012
The Hass-Horn: strong fundamentals for avocado growth in North America
Avocado expert Avi Crane discusses the year ahead for a rapidly-growing industry.
January 10 , 2012
SA apricots have exceeded expectations, says Hortgro
South Africa's apricot export volumes have risen significantly, but plum shipments are down.
January 09 , 2012
Peru's fruit pulp exports set to grow by nearly a third
Growing demand for exotic fruit pulp from key European countries will help Peru expand exports this year.
January 06 , 2012
SA's growing processing sector gives exporters new avenues
South Africa's growing food processing industry is hungry for good quality raw imports.
January 06 , 2012
Fire destroys Chilean orchards in southern region
Luis Mayol's first act as Chilean Agricultural Minister is offering a credit line for fire-affected farmers.
January 06 , 2012
Peru may export first blueberries in September, says govt agency
The Peruvian government is hopeful a small shipment of blueberries will be exported in September.
January 05 , 2012
Filipino govt to distribute Panama disease-free banana seeds
Panama Disease poses a significant threat to Asian banana crops, but the Filipino Government is taking action.
January 05 , 2012
South African growers pushing pears to processing
SA growers are selling their earliest pear variety to canning factories to avoid overlapping with Europe.
January 05 , 2012
Subsole to harness solar power with northern Chilean project
Chilean company Subsole is building a solar plant to power irrigation, with Inter-American Development Bank assistance.
January 04 , 2012
