Mexican farmers still wait for assistance

Mexico's farming assistance promises are yet to become a reality.

May 03 , 2011

New Brazilian citrus zone doubles production

Many Brazilian citrus farmers are opting to produce in a new part of the country due to its distance from diseases and pests.

May 02 , 2011

Mexican worm outbreak 'under control'

A screwworm outbreak in the State of Mexico is 'under control' but it has affected avocado exports to the U.S.

May 02 , 2011

Chile's fruit industry looks to Dubai

Chile's fruit industry plans to reduce its dependence on exports to the U.S., with delegates bound for the Middle East later this month.

May 02 , 2011

Dole sells Rainforest Alliance-certified bananas

Dole Food Company has risen to the task of the Rainforest Alliance's stringent standards, earning certification for banana farms in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras.

April 29 , 2011

First quarter export fall for Costa Rica's bananas and melons

Costa Rica's banana export rates improved slightly in March while melon exports fell significantly during the first three months of 2011.

April 29 , 2011

Peruvian unions call for the end of transgenics

Several Peruvian agricultural unions have criticized the government for allowing the production of transgenic food.

April 28 , 2011

Market Pulse week 16 — 2011

New Zealand kiwifruit arrivals were not yet registered in Japan, while the first imported Packham’s T pears were traded in the U.S.

April 27 , 2011

HLB disease could affect 60% of Mexico's citrus industry

Citrus greening disease could spread to 330,000 hectares of Mexican citrus crops if action is not taken, says SENASICA.

April 27 , 2011

Agroecological tomato practices cut costs by 84%, Brazilian study shows

A Brazilian agronomist has found pesticide-free agroecological tomato production can reduce costs by 84%, but with lower yields.

April 27 , 2011