Northern Chile’s fruit growers worried about drought

Effects of lack of water likely to become clearer this month, growers association chief says

February 03 , 2011

Mexico develops biological control against leaf-rolling weevils

Mexican anti-weevil research successful but still in the patenting process

February 03 , 2011

Argentine citrus firms expect 30% jump in exports in 2010-11

Good weather from La Niña helped citrus production, one says

February 02 , 2011

Honduras expects melon exports to rise 14%

Honduras expects to bolster melon exports by 14% this year but industry leader is critical of government for insufficient investment attraction policies.

February 01 , 2011

La Niña to continue at least until April

WMO says current La Niña episode, which has been one of the strongest of the last century, is expected to continue for another two to four months.

February 01 , 2011

South Africa records good quality grapes but lower volumes in week 3

South Africa's table grape exports fall by 70% to South East Asia in week 3 compared to the same period last year.

February 01 , 2011

Less drastic forecast for Australia's agriculture flood damage

An Australian research bureau has estimated floods to cost agriculture up to $600 million this financial year, compared to National Australia Bank predictions of $2.5 billion.

January 31 , 2011

Chile’s grape growers receive better returns in 2009-10

All varieties fetched prices that covered production costs, Fedefruta says.

January 31 , 2011

Chile’s blueberry exports in week 3 lower than expected

The ripple effect of the December strike at the San Antonio port continues, delaying shipment of 1,000 MT until week 4

January 31 , 2011

Australia's Coles supermarkets slammed over 'local' labels for imported fruit

Australian supermarket chain Coles has been accused of allegedly labeling Israeli fruits as 'local'

January 28 , 2011