Post Archive
African expansion carries 'too much risk', says SA fruit company
Unifrutti SA suggests the South African government 'fix its own backyard before someone else's front door'.
May 10 , 2011
Mexican growers to discuss fruit development law
Farmers from the Mexican state of Durango have met with officials to discuss a proposed State Fruit Development Act.
May 10 , 2011
Australia to fund US$6.5M for weed-tackling innovators
The Australian Government is offering to fund a range of different projects in a bid to tackle a US$4.28B national problem.
May 09 , 2011
Sao Paulo oranges squeeze 19.3% growth
Sao Paulo produces 90% of Brazil's oranges and expects a significant crop increase this season.
May 09 , 2011
Different varieties to open 'new chapter' for Chilean kiwifruit
Chile has ramped up its kiwifruit portfolio with three different varieties.
May 09 , 2011
Mozambican pineapples approved for European export
International certification for Mozambican pineapple exports has been heralded as an 'historic moment' for development.
May 05 , 2011
Chile: 66% of fruit farmers in the red
Chile's fruit industry is currently in the 'worst profitability crisis in its history' with two thirds of farmers in the red.
May 03 , 2011
Former T&G chairman 'quietly confident' for Zespri court case
New Zealand's ambitions to be part of an extended Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA put serious pressure on a High Court case against Zespri, says former Turners & Growers chairman Tony Gibbs.
May 02 , 2011
Anthracnose cracks Aussie pistachios
An outbreak of fungal anthracnose disease has led to a disastrous Australian pistachio season this year, triggering discussions about the fragility of monoculture farming.
April 29 , 2011
FAO supports pan-African seed testing labs
The FAO has announced its support for a new initiative to boost harmonization of seed markets across the African continent.
April 29 , 2011
