Post Archive

European demand for Ecuadorian bananas slumps

Ecuador's banana exports have been hit by Europe's economic crisis.
October 26 , 2011

Storms take toll on Costa Rican agriculture

Heavy rains in Costa Rica have affected transportation of pineapples, bananas and plantains.
October 26 , 2011

Chilean blueberry exports slow due to late season start

Chilean blueberry exports have got off to a slow start due to low temperatures delaying harvests.
October 26 , 2011

Mexican govt gets tough with lemon company over infection risk

Mexican state officials have taken tough action to prevent the inter-state spread of HLB in lemons.
October 25 , 2011

SA citrus to drive healthy Halloween in the U.S.

South Africa's Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum will be pushing for healthy fruity snacks this Halloween.
October 25 , 2011

Argentine cherry co-op predicts 42% production rise

An Argentine cherry grower co-operative in Patagonia has forecast a significant production rise this year.
October 25 , 2011

Australian MPs call for tighter restrictions over pear concerns

Australian politicians are worried NZ imports could put their pear industry at risk because of poor controls.
October 25 , 2011

Peru's mandarin exports jump 20% in value

Peru has increased the value of its mandarin exports to US$37.4 million
October 25 , 2011

Kiwinet: building New Zealand's 'Silicon Valley' of agriculture

New Zealand's Kiwi Innovation Network is looking to find new agricultural technology through collaboration.
October 24 , 2011

Kenya restricts banana seedling movements to contain disease

Kenyan officials have restricted banana plant seedling movement in an attempt to contain wilt disease.
October 24 , 2011