Post Archive
High rainfall expected to benefit Mexico’s growers
An increase in rainfall during 2010 in Mexico has pushed its capacity of irrigation dams to 90% which should cut irrigation costs by 50% for local growers.
January 07 , 2011
Unseasonal rain in Argentina complicates grape harvest
Growers on the lookout for hail damage, fungus
January 06 , 2011
New hybrid stone fruit varieties harvested in Chile
Following four years of research new hybrid varieties of peaches, nectarines and plums have been harvested by a Chilean fruit and technology consortium.
January 06 , 2011
Despite FTA, Peru asparagus not price competitive in China, USDA says
Transportation costs within China mainly to blame.
January 06 , 2011
Australia government announces aid for flooded Queensland growers
Australia’s Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has established a fund of up to 25,000 Australian dollars for growers and small businesses affected by flooding in Queensland.
January 06 , 2011
Chile Hass shipments down 56% in 2010
The majority of the drop, some 75%, is attributed to the alternating yield of the crop.
January 06 , 2011
Peru's exporters applaud new measures to expand water coverage
The country’s ministry of economy and finances announced it would finance the expansion of irrigation infrastructure to some 40,000 hectares in the Valle de Ica as well as expand coverage in other surrounding areas.
January 05 , 2011
Chile grape pioneer Prohens enters bankruptcy
Bankruptcy comes after 100 years of developing Chile's early grapes for shipments to the U.S. Five generations of the Prohens family have led the company.
January 05 , 2011
Australia arranges pineapple rescue from flood
Barge will transport fruit from cities cut off by water to dry land for trucking to market
January 05 , 2011
CLARIFICATION: Chile blueberry exports to US to grow 28% on 2009-10 volume
At the end of 2010 the harvest is about 4% higher than previously forecasted, reaching 20,862 metric tons (MT)
January 05 , 2011
