Post Archive
Argentine lemon production to fall in 2012
Dry weather has led to an expected fall in Argentine lemon harvests this year, but exports should only be impacted slightly.
February 08 , 2012
Chilean govt approves cloud seeding to ease drought
Chile's drought-stricken farmers look set to have their problems alleviated by cloud seeding technology.
February 08 , 2012
Brazil seeks to pass national açaí authenticity law
The Brazilian government may pass a law that aims to stop biopiracy of the 'açaí' fruit brand.
February 08 , 2012
Kenyan growers upbeat on exports despite dimethoate ban
Kenyan producers are optimistic exports will continue to grow despite having to use more expensive pesticides.
February 07 , 2012
Opinion: the emerging tool of water footprinting for agricultural performance
Landcare Research advisor Anthony Hume discusses the importance of water footprinting in horticultural supply chains, using New Zealand's kiwifruit industry as an example.
February 07 , 2012
Peru's processed asparagus exports soar in 2011
A growing international appetite for asparagus has helped Peru bolster its shipments of the frozen and processed vegetable.
February 07 , 2012
Report finds European fresh produce consumption heading downward
Freshfel Europe has called for urgent action at all levels to stop the downward trend of fruit and vegetable consumption.
February 07 , 2012
Cocaine seized in Canadian tropical fruit shipment
Canadian police have made their second fruit-related cocaine bust in recent weeks.
February 07 , 2012
Australian growers fuming over lack of water leadership
Could Australia's proposed Murray Darling Basin draft plan might penalize efficient water users.
February 06 , 2012
Peruvian grape exports to rise 24% in 2012
Peruvian consultant Maximixe says the country's grape exports are set to rise again this year.
February 06 , 2012
