Post Archive
Northern Chile’s fruit growers worried about drought
Effects of lack of water likely to become clearer this month, growers association chief says
February 03 , 2011
Mexico develops biological control against leaf-rolling weevils
Mexican anti-weevil research successful but still in the patenting process
February 03 , 2011
Australia loses more than 90% of banana crop to Cyclone Yasi
Cyclone Yasi unleashed fury on Australia's banana industry, wiping out more than 90% of crops.
February 03 , 2011
Argentine province offers zero-interest loans to farmers
Mendoza provincial government in Argentina has offered zero interest loans to support plum, apple and pear farmers.
February 03 , 2011
New Zealand discovers beetles in kiwi shipment from Italy
The fruit, which has been fumigated, is unlikely to spread vine-killing disease PSA
February 02 , 2011
Argentine citrus firms expect 30% jump in exports in 2010-11
Good weather from La Niña helped citrus production, one says
February 02 , 2011
Australia’s banana industry to be battered by Cyclone Yasi
Australia's banana industry to be hit harder by Cyclone Yasi than Cyclone Larry in 2006, says Queensland premier Anna Bligh
February 02 , 2011
Berkeley professor hails agroecology success for Chile apple project
Chilean professor says there is 'no other way' for farmers but to go down the path of 'agroecology'
February 02 , 2011
Honduras expects melon exports to rise 14%
Honduras expects to bolster melon exports by 14% this year but industry leader is critical of government for insufficient investment attraction policies.
February 01 , 2011
La Niña to continue at least until April
WMO says current La Niña episode, which has been one of the strongest of the last century, is expected to continue for another two to four months.
February 01 , 2011
