Competition sours Argentina's lemon export volumes

Argentina's lemon producers are holding back potential exports due to strong competition in destination markets.

July 07 , 2011

Higher rainfall expected for Greater African Horn

The Greater Horn of Africa could be in for higher rainfall amid a drought that has caused serious problems for food security.

July 07 , 2011

Seven millenia, same bananas

A study has shown bananas have rarely cross-bred in the last 7,000 years.

July 07 , 2011

Market Pulse week 26 — 2011

Scarce pomegranate inventory led to a difficult situation for North American and European importers in week 26.

July 06 , 2011

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