Top Stories
Staay Food Group buys stake in Costa Rica pineapple farm
A Dutch firm has bought a stake in Costa Rican pineapple business Agricola Agromonte S.A.
May 19 , 2011
Asia demand strong, kiwifruit harvest delayed for Zespri
NZ kiwifruit company Zespri says the season has got off to a slow start, but demand has been strong in Asia.
May 19 , 2011
Flooding drowns 25K ha of Venezuelan banana land
A Venezuelan banana farmer has spoken out against the government for a lack of action to protect growers from flooding.
May 19 , 2011
Market Pulse week 19 — 2011
High grape volumes in Korea led to difficult trading conditions in week 19, while Japan still waited for its first mandarin arrivals.
May 18 , 2011
Austrade to boost reps in Latin America, Asia, Africa
The Australian Trade Commission is cutting back representation in North America and Europe to shift resources to emerging markets.
May 18 , 2011
New financing instruments for Chilean farmers
Chile's BancoEstado has responded to farming industry calls for improved loan access.
May 17 , 2011
Argentina-Brazil trade barrier saga continues
Brazil has responded to Argentine market entry delays by threatening import restrictions for some fruit and vegetables.
May 17 , 2011
Reduced rainfall favors Brazilian tomatoes, grapes
Low rain levels and temperatures in Brazil's state of Sao Paulo have kept farmers optimistic for tomato and grape harvests.
May 16 , 2011
Canary Islands banana growers want 'organic' label to edge out competition
Spain's Canary Island banana growers hope to gain an edge over South American competitors by establishing an organic standard.
May 16 , 2011
Strong Mozambique harvest despite floods
Despite floods Mozambique is upbeat on food production this year, with increases expected for cassava, vegetable and cashew nut harvests.
May 13 , 2011
