NZ growers prepare for insecticide phase-out

New Zealand has no immediate alternatives for some insecticides under review by the EPA.

November 06 , 2012

Australian banana study makes case for BBTV control

A cost-benefit analysis has weighed in favor of Australian banana growers excluding bunchy top virus.

November 05 , 2012

NZ could quadruple SunGold kiwifruit exports in 2013

Zespri CEO Lain Jager talks about a broad range of issues facing New Zealand kiwifruit growers.

November 05 , 2012

Argentina: frost takes toll on Corrientes citrus growers

Citrus production in the Argentine province of Corrientes is set to be down 70% next year.

November 05 , 2012

PMA Fresh Summit 2012 draws record turnout

Over 21,000 people gathered in California for the largest U.S. turnout in fresh produce history.

November 02 , 2012

Clemensoon, a new early variety of clementine

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

November 02 , 2012

Walnuts may combat breast cancer, U.S. study finds

Mice fed walnuts showed very positive results in fighting breast cancer, researchers said.

November 02 , 2012

NZ introduces new biocontrol method for apple pest management

A small parasitoid wasp is being used to control pests in New Zealand orchards.

November 02 , 2012

South Africa grape projections on course as early harvest begins

Cold weather set back the South Africa grape harvest but output should stay on course with last year.

November 01 , 2012

Opinion: why is the Chilean export sector so weak?

Jorge Neira discusses how the Chilean fruit industry can be given better attention.

November 01 , 2012