Colombia beefs up surveillance to combat HLB citrus disease

Officials monitoring airports, seaports to prevent disease from entering country

October 18 , 2010

Chilean avocado industry to get boost with new center

Site aims to help improve technical knowledge among businesses

October 18 , 2010

Australia gets go-ahead to ship table grapes to China

Long-delayed deal could generate AU $100 million

October 16 , 2010

Honduras starts melon season two months late due to rains

Growers hope to harvest for second cycle and sell fruit at high prices.

October 16 , 2010

Peru seeks ways to lessen demand on water resources

Diverting water may be among the solutions, agriculture expert says

October 15 , 2010

Argentine governor seeks help for hail damage

Growers' participation in a new fund would be voluntary.

October 15 , 2010

Argentina: Fruit workers, growers at odds

One group of workers takes over an irrigation system, while producer talks with another yields no agreement.

October 15 , 2010

Walmex income up 10% in 3rd quarter

Rise attributed to Central American stores.

October 15 , 2010

Australia citrus growers nervous about plans to limit water

Water-use guide proposes cuts of up to 29% on average

October 12 , 2010

Peruvian watermelon exports up nearly 250% in 2010

Shipments up 247.6% from January to August

October 12 , 2010