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

Honduran banana exports to reach US$380M in 2011

Honduras exported fewer bananas in the first four months of 2011 but with much higher returns than last year.

June 30 , 2011

Mexico: Michoacán's U.S. avocado exports surpass target

The Mexican state of Michoacán has increased avocado exports to the U.S. but fell behind with other markets this season.

June 30 , 2011

Ecuador's banana growers in tough spot with Sigatoka

Black Sigatoka has raised alarm in Ecuador with 95% of the country's banana crops affected by the disease.

June 29 , 2011

Costa Rica launches responsible pineapple production scheme

Costa Rica's vice president has touted his country as a leader in environmental protection, despite global criticism over contamination in the pineapple industry.

June 29 , 2011

Mexican region loses 75% of mango crop

The Mexican mango-producing region of Mazatlán has lost around 75% of its commercial crop, due to frosts earlier in the year.

June 28 , 2011

Cuba could invest US$200M to revitalize citrus industry

Cuba plans to recover the citrus industry it lost with the fall of the Soviet Union.