Post Archive

New Psa-V spread "big blow" to Kerikeri growers

Psa-V has appeared for the first time in New Zealand's Kerikeri region.
October 26 , 2012

New resource available for Argentine blueberry industry

Argentine researchers have developed a manual to better diagnose and recognize blueberry diseases.
October 26 , 2012

Walmart announces five-year plan to improve sustainability

Walmart has outlined measures to boost social and environmental responsibility.
October 26 , 2012

New Zealand Psa cases serve as warning to Chilean kiwifruit growers

Faced with the spread of Psa, the Chilean kiwifruit sector attempts to prepare for the worst.
October 25 , 2012

Spain: postharvest residue consistency drives Citrosol sales

Keeping treatment pools clean and low residues on fruit, Citrosol has advanced sales dramatically in recent years.
October 25 , 2012

Mexican berry sector urged to avoid "peaks and saturations"

Mexican berry growers outline efforts to avoid saturating markets while convincing consumers about food safety.
October 25 , 2012

Chilean cherry exports to rise 11%

Isabel Quiroz says Chile neglecting the U.S. cherry market would not be good for its long term business.
October 25 , 2012

Argentina reports extensive crop damage due to unseasonal weather

Media reports indicate the cold weather and rain could mean a rough season for Argentine producers.
October 25 , 2012

South African president sparks further land reform debate

The ability to fairly redistribute land in South Africa and integrate new farmers has come under fire once.
October 24 , 2012

U.K. study links bumblebee decline to pesticide exposure

A study has shown exposure to two pesticides can reduce the lifespan or foraging behavior of bumblebees.
October 24 , 2012