Costa Rica to sterilize fruit flies with X-rays

The Costa Rican government will use Rad Source Technology equipment in a bid to wipe out fruit flies.

January 13 , 2012

Aussie early mango farm up for sale

A rapidly-growing Australian mango farm is up for sale in the Northern Territory.

January 13 , 2012

Hail cuts back Brazilian apple volumes

Brazilian growers were expecting a record year for apple quality, but recent hailstorms have changed that.

January 13 , 2012

Opinion: Horticulture NZ looking around the corner

HortNZ president Andrew Fenton says retail margins need to be challenged to stop growers going out of business.

January 12 , 2012

U.S. study finds grapes could help prevent age-related blindness

U.S. researchers have found that grape-eating mice are less likely to suffer from age-related blindness.

January 12 , 2012

Pome fruit production to fall in key Argentine regions

Apple production is due for a fall in two key Argentine provinces this year, but pear volumes are on the up.

January 12 , 2012

Chile notches strong rise in cherry exports

Chile is sending higher cherry volumes to Asia this year, but will prices keep steady?

January 12 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 1 - 2012

A lack of Chilean stonefruit kept prices high in the U.S. during week 1.

January 11 , 2012

Chile looks to new fruit varieties to boost exports

Chile is busy testing new fruit hybrids which it believes are key for strengthening its market position.

January 11 , 2012

Frost warning called for 30,000 hectares of citrus crops in Mexican state

Citrus growers in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas are gearing up heat barriers to prevent frost damages.

January 10 , 2012