Chilean apple exports to Russia double in 2015

While Chile's apple export volumes hit the lowest levels seen in 10 years, shipments rose significantly to Russian, Chinese and Saudi markets in 2015.

October 05 , 2015

U.S: Chinese importers to visit Washington apple country

Buyers from several major Chinese cities are due to visit orchards and packhouses in Wenatchee and Yakima.

October 05 , 2015

Australia: Fenthion ban to come into effect

A Fruit Fly Action Group representative has labeled Australia’s regulatory system for agricultural chemicals a 'complete failure'.

October 05 , 2015

China: Typhoons and HLB widen Asian Citrus loss

China's leading orange producer removed more than 300,000 trees this year which were hit by citrus greening disease.

October 02 , 2015

Zambia green lights BayWa and Barloworld JV

German and South African multinationals hope to boost productivity on Zambian farms through a joint agricultural equipment venture.

October 02 , 2015

U.S.: Salmonella cucumber outbreak sickens more people

The U.S. outbreak of salmonella linked to imported Mexican cucumbers has now left three people dead.

October 02 , 2015

Australia: Native Kimberley superfruit to hit the global stage

After trial a gubinge plantation went in the ground in an Aboriginal community a decade ago, the operation is set to be greatly expanded.

October 02 , 2015

Ghana halts EU-bound vegetable exports to 'safeguard future'

In a bid to avoid an official trade ban from the EU due to pest contamination, Ghana is suspending vegetable shipments until further notice.

October 02 , 2015

BelOrta signals start of sprout season

European demand is rising for Brussels sprouts thanks to the vegetable's superfood qualities.

October 01 , 2015

South African avocado access for U.S., Japan 'not too far off'

Derek Donkin believes South Africa could soon have a year-round supply of avocados, but does not expect exports to be spread over all 12-months.

October 01 , 2015