“La Niña” to benefit Peruvian growers, expert says

The weather phenomenon known as “La Niña” will favor for Peruvian produce growers along the country’s coast; mango, grapes and asparagus seen as key beneficiaries.

October 28 , 2010

Argentine citrus growers prepare for possible drought

Citrus growers in Argentina are preparing for the possibility of a summer drought in growing regions.

October 28 , 2010

Harvest Trends week 42 -- 2010

Estimates for Chilean avocado exports adjusted due to irrigation problems and strong local market.

October 27 , 2010

Jazz apples’ low returns frustrate New Zealand growers

Income doesn’t cover production costs for second consecutive year and some growers are looking at changing varieties.

October 27 , 2010

Brazilian researchers focus on citrus black spot disease

Scientists develop fluorescent fungus to track its spread.

October 27 , 2010

Chile customs workers union holds day long strike

Government has failed to keep promises to improve working conditions and modernize the agency, the union says

October 27 , 2010

California grape stock up 50% in October

As of October 15 some 12.8 million cartons of grapes are stored in California, 50% more than at the same time last year

October 26 , 2010

New Zealand’s Zespri sees growth options in China

The company sees China as one of its most important growth markets and expects the Asian giant to become its second largest market within 10 years for.

October 26 , 2010

Argentina declares three key citrus regions HLB free

Three citrus growing regions have published the results of detection surveys of HLB, or citrus greening disease, by the country's agricultural ministry.

October 26 , 2010

Ecuador's agriculture ministry promises payment for banana exports

Ecuador’s ministry of agriculture promised banana growers payment for fruit shipped to Libya after the country’s banana exporters association threatened a strike last week.

October 26 , 2010