Post Archive

New SA mango extends global harvesting window

A new South African mango variety is starting commercial trials worldwide, from Australia to Peru.
January 16 , 2012

New York port inspection changes cause delays

New York inspection changes have delayed fruit imports, but OHL is hopeful the situation will improve.
January 16 , 2012

Costa Rica to sterilize fruit flies with X-rays

The Costa Rican government will use Rad Source Technology equipment in a bid to wipe out fruit flies.
January 13 , 2012

Aussie early mango farm up for sale

A rapidly-growing Australian mango farm is up for sale in the Northern Territory.
January 13 , 2012

U.S. authorities to test Brazilian orange juice imports

U.S. moves to test orange juice for pesticides have caught Brazilian exporters by surprise.
January 13 , 2012

SA grape delay raises oversupply concerns

South African growers are confident about strong export volumes, but European prices are a concern.
January 13 , 2012

Agriculture and the Green Economy

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January 13 , 2012

Hail cuts back Brazilian apple volumes

Brazilian growers were expecting a record year for apple quality, but recent hailstorms have changed that.
January 13 , 2012

Opinion: Horticulture NZ looking around the corner

HortNZ president Andrew Fenton says retail margins need to be challenged to stop growers going out of business.
January 12 , 2012

Peruvian avocado exports to jump by 30% in 2012

Peru's avocado export volumes are set to rise significantly in 2012, with a marginal increase in total shipment value.
January 12 , 2012