Top Stories
U.S. ag committee farm bill supports specialty crop investment
A new U.S. farm bill pledging massive investment in speciality crops has passed its first legislative hurdle.
April 30 , 2012
Cut announced for Mexican mango season
Mexican mango exporters are expecting a shortage that will "substantially affect" the U.S. market.
April 27 , 2012
Opinion: New markets are essential for SA's future export rise
South Africa must develop new import destinations for its increasing plum, peach and nectarine yields.
April 27 , 2012
India: hailstorm batters mangoes in Karnatka
Hail and rain have dashed hopes for a high mango yield in parts of the Indian state of Karnatka.
April 27 , 2012
New pomegranate cultivar for Chile and Peru
A new early ripening bright red pomegranate cultivar is taking root in Chile and Peru.
April 26 , 2012
NZ: T&G to sell Enza Gold in Asia
One of New Zealand's largest growers has been given the green light to sell gold kiwifruit in Asia.
April 25 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 16 - 2012
Mandarin sales in Russia were strong due to good consumer demand.
April 25 , 2012
Global Berry Congress to look at breeding challenges
Speakers at the Global Berry Congress in the UK will look at striking the balance between fruit strength and taste.
April 25 , 2012
South Africa: Mozambique in talks with Transnet over Maputo tariffs
The Mozambican government alleges South African company Transnet 'disincentivizes' rail shipments to Maputo.
April 24 , 2012
Peru lacks expertise to handle irrigation growth
NaanDan Jain Peru technical chief Cesar Montoya says his country needs more skilled labor to handle farming growth.
April 24 , 2012
