Post Archive
HLB insect found in global lemon capital
The insect that carries citrus greening disease has been found in the Argentine province of Tucumán.
May 20 , 2011
Costa Rica's port workers to strike
Costa Rican port workers plan to strike over JAPDEVA's proposed privatization plans.
May 20 , 2011
Argentine company plans US$50M lemon investment
Argentine business La Moraleja SA plans to invest US$50 million in infrastructure and plantings to double its lemon exports over the coming decade.
May 20 , 2011
Filipino banana growers call for Australian understanding
Filipino banana growers say Australian standards for packaging need to recognize climatic differences between the two countries.
May 20 , 2011
Nicaragua lacks funds for 2011-12 harvest
Nicaragua's government will not be able to meet the US$400 million shortfall needed for the agricultural industry.
May 20 , 2011
Staay Food Group buys stake in Costa Rica pineapple farm
A Dutch firm has bought a stake in Costa Rican pineapple business Agricola Agromonte S.A.
May 19 , 2011
Asia demand strong, kiwifruit harvest delayed for Zespri
NZ kiwifruit company Zespri says the season has got off to a slow start, but demand has been strong in Asia.
May 19 , 2011
Flooding drowns 25K ha of Venezuelan banana land
A Venezuelan banana farmer has spoken out against the government for a lack of action to protect growers from flooding.
May 19 , 2011
Australia exports first table grapes to China
Australia's table grapes have now hit the shelves in China after six years of negotiations.
May 19 , 2011
Mexican mango region records 30% production rise
A stong crop in a Mexican mango-growing region has led to market saturation, allowing exporters to choose higher quality produce.
May 19 , 2011
