Post Archive
U.S. ag committee farm bill supports specialty crop investment
A new U.S. farm bill pledging massive investment in speciality crops has passed its first legislative hurdle.
April 30 , 2012
Cut announced for Mexican mango season
Mexican mango exporters are expecting a shortage that will "substantially affect" the U.S. market.
April 27 , 2012
Blockades draw northern Peruvian port to a standstill
One Peruvian mango processor has lost US$10,000 this week due to a fishing industry blockade in Paita.
April 27 , 2012
Opinion: New markets are essential for SA's future export rise
South Africa must develop new import destinations for its increasing plum, peach and nectarine yields.
April 27 , 2012
Bull terrier picking guavas out of the tree
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZz_fcD6nXY[/youtube]
April 27 , 2012
India: hailstorm batters mangoes in Karnatka
Hail and rain have dashed hopes for a high mango yield in parts of the Indian state of Karnatka.
April 27 , 2012
Australia: QAAFI launches US$6.2M banana plant protection program
An Australian banana plant protection program will focus on resistant varieties rather than fighting pathogens.
April 27 , 2012
Mexico set for record avocado exports
Mexican avocados have made significant inroads this season in the U.S. and Europe.
April 26 , 2012
Slow start for NZ apples in the U.S.
Giumarra's Jason Bushong says the pre-clearance rate for New Zealand apples is one of the lowest ever.
April 26 , 2012
Sharp rise for Peruvian grape exports in early 2012
Peru is expected to have shipped 124,000MT of grapes between October 2011 and April 2012.
April 26 , 2012
