Uptick expected for Chilean avocadoes in 2011-12

Chile's avocado outlook is looking good this year with higher prices in the U.S. and more fruit on trees.

July 06 , 2011

New nutrition labels for Argentine pears

Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology has created a new nutritonal labelling scheme for Williams pears, in a bid to promote consumption and ensure quality.

July 06 , 2011

Chile launches citrus action plan after frosts

A Chilean citrus committee has launched an action plan to prevent the export of damaged fruit, in the wake of recent frosts.

July 06 , 2011

'The world is our horizon', says Peruvian ag expert

A Peruvian agricultural expert says President-elect Ollanta Humala needs to promote regional empowerment and international openness.

July 05 , 2011

Technology needed to reduce Kenya's mango losses

A university lecturer has called for greater use of post harvest technology in Kenya to reduce mango industry losses.

July 04 , 2011

Aussie mango production to soar

Cold weather in the Australian state of Queensland has led to a 'bumper' mango crop this season.

July 04 , 2011

Opinion: Chile's domestic avocado market 'here to stay'

Ricardo Waissbluth from the Chilean Hass Avocado Committee talks trade-offs between exports and local consumption.

July 04 , 2011

NZ: international buyers after Turners & Growers shares

Global buyers are on the hunt for shares in New Zealand fruit company Turners & Growers.

July 04 , 2011

Foreign investors buying up South Australian ag land

A South Australian property agent says foreign agricultural land buyers are a lot more concerned about food security than the locals.

July 01 , 2011

SA minister calls for greater co-operation with new entrant farmers

Agri SA has expressed concern about the radicalization of the land debate, but has welcomed reforms if they involve consultations conducted with integrity.

July 01 , 2011