Post Archive
Funds seized for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex
A Chilean court has ruled the bank account seizure of two executives from fruit exporter Aconex.
March 07 , 2011
SA grape exports fall slightly in week 8
South Africa's grape exports to Northern Europe were up 28.7% in week 8 on the same period last year, but Berg River region grape volumes were down by more than 10%.
March 07 , 2011
Tanzania tackles red locust threat
Tanzania's government has called on the International Locusts Control Organisation for assistance in halting a red locust outbreak that presents a serious threat to crops.
March 07 , 2011
Chile blueberry exports smash estimates in week 8
Chile's blueberry exports beat forecasts significantly in week 8, with 99% of export targets already met with five weeks still remaining for the season.
March 07 , 2011
Patagonia pears plummet 11%
Apple and pear production in Argentina's southern Protected Patagonia region fell 17.25% in 2010
March 04 , 2011
Biological clock discovery gives insight to farmers
Argentine researchers have made an important step in the understanding of biological clock genes, which could lead to photosynthesis timing alterations for fruit crops.
March 04 , 2011
The Amorous Adventures of Miss Ava Cado
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-4vbR8FYY&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
March 04 , 2011
SA farmers to receive US$108M relief package
The South African government has responded to farmer concerns with a financial aid package for those directly affected by drought or flood.
March 04 , 2011
Another fruit escape animation
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxWnF74jD5A[/youtube]
March 04 , 2011
Peru's mangoes face Mexican standoff in the U.S.
Delays for Peruvian mangoes mean they will likely have to compete in the U.S. market at the same time as their Mexican and Guatemalan counterparts, with price falls expected.
March 04 , 2011
