Opinion: the emerging tool of water footprinting for agricultural performance

Landcare Research advisor Anthony Hume discusses the importance of water footprinting in horticultural supply chains, using New Zealand's kiwifruit industry as an example.

February 07 , 2012

Peru's processed asparagus exports soar in 2011

A growing international appetite for asparagus has helped Peru bolster its shipments of the frozen and processed vegetable.

February 07 , 2012

Cocaine seized in Canadian tropical fruit shipment

Canadian police have made their second fruit-related cocaine bust in recent weeks.

February 07 , 2012

Australian growers fuming over lack of water leadership

Could Australia's proposed Murray Darling Basin draft plan might penalize efficient water users.

February 06 , 2012

Peruvian grape exports to rise 24% in 2012

Peruvian consultant Maximixe says the country's grape exports are set to rise again this year.

February 06 , 2012

Chile: port union calls for national mid-month strike

A Chilean port union has called for a national strike on Feb. 15 and 16.

February 06 , 2012

SA: Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum appoints new CEO

Ostrich industry veteran Anton Kruger will soon be heading up South Africa's FPEF.

February 06 , 2012

Indian grape exporter considers E.U. shipment delay

India has great grape-growing conditions this year, but European market dynamics may force export delays.

February 03 , 2012

Brazilian officials to meet with U.S. counterparts over orange juice blockade

Brazil has halted the use of carbendazim on orange crops and is looking for a U.S. reopening.

February 03 , 2012

Chilean blueberry exports begin descent

Chile's blueberry harvesting will mostly be focused on the Elliott variety for the rest of the season.

February 03 , 2012