Post Archive

Opinion: Innovation key to unlocking Africa’s horticultural potential

Calestous Juma talks about Africa's opportunity to make agriculture a knowledge-based entrepreneurial activity.
August 23 , 2012

Next decade to prove fruitful for growers, claims economist

Oliver Flake told PMA Fresh Connections Southern Africa about the gains to be had in developing markets.
August 23 , 2012

UN pushes for global strategy to deal with national droughts

The U.S. drought has prompted global organizations to discuss a worldwide water deficit management strategy.
August 23 , 2012

Peru forecasts Canada-bound ag export growth spurt

Canada's demand for high quality and value added products has worked in favor of Peruvian horticulturalists.
August 23 , 2012

Australia: Victorian govt gives up on fruit fly eradication

A key Australian fruit growing state has decided to pull resources away from fruit fly controls.
August 23 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 33 - 2012

Active sales set the trend for Southern Hemisphere oranges in the U.S. during week 33.
August 22 , 2012

Argentina launches WTO action against the U.S.

Argentina has officially lodged a complaint with the WTO over U.S. lemon market restrictions.
August 22 , 2012

U.S. authorities to review Mexican trade agreement

U.S. politicians including John McCain have urged the administration not to derail the Mexican tomato trade.
August 22 , 2012

U.S. clementine oversupply headaches "avoidable"

Chilean and South African clementine suppliers have been urged to communicate better to avoid U.S. price falls.
August 22 , 2012

Peru's buoyant cherimoya industry developing new export avenues

Peru's cherimoya pulp exports have skyrocketed but fruit is still going to waste on local farms.
August 22 , 2012