Post Archive
New Alligator Weed outbreak hits NZ region
An outbreak of Alligator Weed has been found on New Zealand's Ruapake Beach.
December 20 , 2011
NZ opens kiwifruit pollen import review to tackle Psa entry problem
New Zealand researchers have found kiwifruit vine disease Psa can be spread from pollen in closed flowers.
December 19 , 2011
Costa Rica to boost migrant fruit picker intake
Costa Rica is recruiting immigrants to help with its fruit harvests.
December 19 , 2011
Peru develops avocado cultivar that bears fruit in adverse conditions
Peru plans to modify key Hass varieties to help smaller producers meet international export standards.
December 16 , 2011
SA: New cherry varieties deliver bumper crops
South Africa's cherry industry looks set to expand with the planting of a new range of cultivars suited to milder climates.
December 15 , 2011
Peru expects three mango plant approvals for U.S. export this week
Peru's mango season may have had a slow start, but several plants have been approved for U.S. export recently.
December 15 , 2011
Market Pulse Week 49 - 2011
Peruvian Flame and Crimson Seedless volumes have started to increase in the U.S. leading up to Christmas.
December 14 , 2011
Peru's new ag minister backs innovation for farmers
Peru's new agriculture minister has pledged to support farmers in developing entrepreneurial skills.
December 14 , 2011
Chilean grape industry pushes for financial assistance, productivity boost
Some 40% of Chile's grape farms are in need of renewal, with industry changes 'imminent'.
December 14 , 2011
Namibian grape season starts amid Dutch buyer controversy
The grape season has started despite a wrangle between farmers and the government over sales.
December 13 , 2011
