Post Archive
HortNZ hails govt biosecurity funding plan
The New Zealand Government plans to fund at least half of readiness and response programmes.
June 06 , 2011
Citrus greening under control in Costa Rica
Costa Rican disease control has halted the spread of HLB, but nurseries are critical of the measures.
June 06 , 2011
World headed for 'permanent' food crisis, says UN rep
An expected 'permanent' food crisis could trigger radical reforms in the international food system, according to UNIDO.
June 06 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere lemon exports to fall in 2011
Uruguay and Chile's lemon exports will likely fall, but the largest Southern Hemisphere players are forecasting slight rises in 2011.
June 06 , 2011
Brazil-Argentina dispute resolved
Brazil and Argentina have ended a bitter trade dispute with plans to improve import efficiency.
June 06 , 2011
The Fruit Hunters
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1rfXde7Up0[/youtube]
June 03 , 2011
Chile forms Public-Private Bureau of Fruit Statistics
Chile's growers will be able to better manage risk with a new industry statistics initiative.
June 03 , 2011
El Niño possible in 2011, says Peru's weather service
If high temperatures persist in Peru there could be negative consequences for mango, citrus and artichoke production.
June 03 , 2011
NZ: GM poses threat to Hawke's Bay growers
Growers in Hawke's Bay are pushing local councils to make the region a GM-free area.
June 03 , 2011
Brazil produces super-sized passion fruit
Growing large hybrid fruit takes a certain knack and passion.
June 03 , 2011
