Post Archive
Unusual rainfall in Chile
A Chilean meteorological expert has explained the country's unusual rainfall is a result of a cold core high, while there are yet to be any crops reported damaged.
February 11 , 2011
Mexico's agriculture industry opposes free trade deal
Mexican industry leaders have slammed the government over FTA plans with Peru, Colombia and Brazil, saying it would only be negative for the agricultural sector.
February 10 , 2011
New Zealand blackcurrant production falls
Blackcurrants NZ director Philip Leith says growers will need to get used to the effects of climate change, with a lower crop than expected this season
February 10 , 2011
FAO raises food security fears for southern Africa
Southern Africa has lost thousands of hectares of crops across seven countries, as FAO raises food security concerns
February 10 , 2011
PMA Australia-New Zealand to boost international ties
PMA Australia-New Zealand CEO believes local fruit and vegetable consumption has the potential to rise, with room for imported products.
February 10 , 2011
Peru port strikes lifted after three weeks
Peru's dockworkers and employers in Puerto Callao have agreed to resume operations, with collective bargaining negotiations set to begin.
February 10 , 2011
Argentine province gives farmers subsidies after strikes
Argentine province issues US$1.96 million in cheques, with more to come as a result of resolutions from last month's fruit industry strikes.
February 09 , 2011
Trans-Andean tunnel to pump water to Peru’s farmers
A 20km water tunnel in Peru has the potential to boost 38,000 hectares of new agricultural land.
February 09 , 2011
Colombia exported $5.6M in tropical fruit to Europe in 2010
Colombia's export promotion agency highlights $5.6 million in tropical fruit exports to Europe last year.
February 09 , 2011
New Zealand kiwifruit giant opens doors to new export alliance
Zespri has joined a record agreement to export non-Zespri products to Hong Kong and Thailand.
February 09 , 2011
