Post Archive
Chile's frozen blueberry exports rise 150% in February
Chile recorded a sharp uptick in frozen blueberry exports in February, compared to the previous season.
March 18 , 2011
Namibian politican criticized for 'expropriation' statements
A Namibian Deputy Minister has called for expropriation of farming properties that don't allow government access and has been accused of 'hate speech and incitement'.
March 18 , 2011
Growcom raises Australian food security concerns
Australia's peak horticulture body has raised concerns about the effects of rising import levels on food security.
March 18 , 2011
Seedless cherimoya gene discovered
A U.S. scientist believes the seedless cherimoya could become 'the next banana', after a gene discovery in conjunction with Spanish researchers.
March 18 , 2011
Zespri abuzz as kiwifruit harvest begins
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is upbeat about harvests with good weather, but export forecasts are similar to volumes in the 2010 season.
March 18 , 2011
Brazil expects stable orange prices despite boom
Brazil and the U.S. will likely increase orange production this year but the Brazilian industry expects prices to stay steady.
March 17 , 2011
Delays cause Chile Red Globe grape oversupply
Grape harvest delays in Chile's northern region will setback the industry's opportunities for 'early' grape varieties in Asia, but market researcher iQonsulting finds a silver lining with new opportunities in Europe.
March 17 , 2011
UN gives Tanzania US$90M rural finance loan
Tanzania has joined Ecuador as recipient of UN rural development loans this month, with plans to build a modernized profitable agricultural sector by 2025.
March 17 , 2011
Canada's Agrium to expand Aussie horizons
Canadian company Agrium is going to 'ramp up' its presence in the Australian horticulture sector in 2011, with its recently-acquired pastoral agency Landmark.
March 17 , 2011
Producer seeks Aconex bankruptcy
Difficulties continue for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex, with a local company requesting bankruptcy for the firm due to unpaid invoices.
March 17 , 2011
