Mexican state expects 200,000MT citrus reduction

Drought in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas is expected to cut 2011-12 citrus crops by 200,000MT.

June 27 , 2011

Chile's govt agrees to national agricultural policy

The Chilean Government has agreed to create a state policy for agriculture, with a bill approved in the Chamber of the House in response to protests earlier this month.

June 24 , 2011

Slight production rise expected for Peruvian asparagus in 2011

Peru will produce 0.58% more asparagus this year but exports are expected to rise 12%, says the USDA.

June 24 , 2011

Costa Rican pineapple farms fire workers for union membership

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is in hot water again but this time over labor code violations.

June 24 , 2011

Chile's govt promotes drought resistant fruit for arid zones

Chile's farmers in the arid north could grow fruit that requires less water like prickly pears, pomegranates, figs and dragon fruit.

June 23 , 2011

Mexico eyes Australian fruit market

Mexico hopes to export avocadoes, mangoes, limes and a range of other fruits to Australia.

June 23 , 2011

Hail hits Uruguayan citrus farms

Hail the size of eggs has hit citrus farmers in Uruguay's Salto region.

June 23 , 2011

Kenya looks to domesticate wild fruits

Kenya's wild fruits have been so successful a local research institute plans to commercialize them.

June 23 , 2011

Market Pulse week 24 — 2011

The U.S. market was still supplied by local lemons in week 24 while the first Chilean lots for the season arrived. Meanwhile in the U.K., Argentine supply faced tough competition from Spanish Vernas.

June 22 , 2011

Aussie fruit exporters could be hit with 3700% fee hike

A cut in rebates and proposed packaging shed cost hikes could seriously affect Australia's horticultural exporters.

June 22 , 2011