New Zealand implements stricter controls for Psa

New regulations will require New Zealand kiwifruit growers to take more extensive measures against disease.

July 03 , 2013

Argentina offers support to increase domestic kiwifruit volume

A subsidized credit line in Argentina hopes to increase planted area of kiwifruit and recover the industry.

June 17 , 2013

No need for fertilization with Spanish GM tomato

Spanish researchers have developed a seedless GM tomato with added nutrients and strong processing potential.

May 16 , 2013

NZ study suggests kiwifruit disease source

A New Zealand study has shown strong country of origin links for kiwifruit disease Psa, but more genome sequencing is needed.

February 27 , 2013

Bananas hold potential for better coffee production

Growers in Uganda who combined banana and coffee crops are earning over 40% more income.

January 10 , 2013

Clemensoon, a new early variety of clementine

Spanish researchers claim to have developed the best early clementine available.

November 02 , 2012

New Zealand Psa cases serve as warning to Chilean kiwifruit growers

Faced with the spread of Psa, the Chilean kiwifruit sector attempts to prepare for the worst.

October 25 , 2012

International Chilean fruit fair to foster grower-buyer relationships

Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes discusses the opportunities next week at Chilean event Fruittrade.

October 03 , 2012

NZ gold kiwifruit variety holds up well to Psa but export not allowed

ENZA Gold kiwifruit have shown stronger resistance to Psa vine disease, but face a limited export scope.

January 26 , 2012

Corn producers slam Peruvian GM bill

Corn producers describe the Peruvian government's moratorium on GM crops as ill-informed.

November 15 , 2011