Camposol leads Peruvian ag exports

Peruvian horticultural company Camposol has staked its claim as the country's largest ag exporter with a 43.85% rise in exports in Q1.

May 24 , 2011

Mozambique survey reveals high proportion of coconuts, cashews

A Mozambique farming survey has shown a high percentage of coconut and cashew plantations, while sesame was the dominant cash crop.

May 24 , 2011

SA grapefruit mimics 2009 crop

South Africa's grapefruit are slightly smaller than in 2010, with a similar situation expected for Valencia oranges.

May 24 , 2011

Financial woes worsen for Mendoza growers

Mendoza's growers have produced less but with higher costs this season.

May 24 , 2011

Peru's grape exports to rise 20-25% in 2011-12

A grape market window between Californian and Chilean seasons continues to create opportunities for Peru.

May 23 , 2011

Chile needs ‘forward thinking’ to shift crops, says Spezzano

U.S. consultant Dick Spezzano has warned Chile could lose its mantle as the ‘Southern Hemisphere’s California’ if it doesn’t shift crops to meet demand trends.

May 23 , 2011

Colombia rains cut banana exports 25%

Floods in Colombia look unlikely to ease, with banana exports seriously affected.

May 23 , 2011

Australian university to study GM bananas

An Australian university plans to create GM bananas for the developing world, with research plantations in far north Queensland.

May 23 , 2011

Argentine company plans US$50M lemon investment

Argentine business La Moraleja SA plans to invest US$50 million in infrastructure and plantings to double its lemon exports over the coming decade.

May 20 , 2011

Nicaragua lacks funds for 2011-12 harvest

Nicaragua's government will not be able to meet the US$400 million shortfall needed for the agricultural industry.

May 20 , 2011