Post Archive
Australia's flood losses could be New Zealand's gain
New Zealand could fill shortage of fruits, vegetables caused by historic Australian floods in the Queensland region.
January 10 , 2011
Chile late blueberry varieties see first harvest
Chile’s blueberry harvest has advanced to its most southern growing regions and now includes late varieties such as Legacy, Brightwell, Bluecrop and Bluegold as of week 52, 2010
January 07 , 2011
Peru grape exports total 53,000 tons in 4Q2010
The total is an increase of 29% over the 41,000 tons exported in the same period of 2009.
January 07 , 2011
Brazil takes measures to strengthen dollar
The decision comes days after now President Dilma Rousseff took office and looks to target a practice called “short selling”
January 07 , 2011
Costa Rica banana exports fall below 2010 expectations
Intense rains in January 2010 that affected 11,000 hectares cut about 5% from the 103 million carton projection.
January 07 , 2011
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
