Some NZ growers disappointed by "extravagant" Zespri buyer visit

New Zealand's kiwifruit industry has seen dissent in the ranks after around NZ$500,000 was spent on a recent buyer visit, but Zespri claims it was necessary to boost sales of a rising gold variety crop.

March 18 , 2015

Chile: Strike lifted in Valparaiso

Fruit industry leaders have congratulated port operators and workers in Valparaiso for finding a prompt resolution to a cargo dispute.

March 17 , 2015

Pipfruit NZ to help revitalize Indian apple sector

In exchange for supporting India's apple sector, the New Zealand industry hopes trade tariffs will be removed.

March 17 , 2015

India: Gigantic hail stones ravage grape crops

"Farmers have never really seen anything like the size of the hail stones," says an Indian grape industry leader.

March 17 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX calls for govt action to end Valparaiso port strike

A Chilean strike puts fruit shipments at risk of missing thresholds for the U.S. Marketing Order.

March 17 , 2015

Australian govt responds quickly to TR4 confirmation in Queensland

The Australian Federal Government has pledged funding and expert staff to support the Panama Disease TR4 containment effort.

March 17 , 2015

Australia: Panama Disease TR4 confirmed in Queensland

The head of the Australian Banana Growers' Council says although the detection of Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 is a 'substantial challenge', he is confident it's one the industry can successfully meet.

March 16 , 2015

Nadorcott case against Tango just a delay tactic, says Eurosemillas

Spanish growers have been undeterred by calls not to plant the seedless Tango mandarin variety, with demand outstripping supply.

March 16 , 2015

Costa Rica recognizes first carbon neutral banana farm

A Costa Rican banana farm hopes its eco-friendly practices will serve as an example to the industry.

March 16 , 2015

African seed library could help lift nations out of poverty

The African Seed Access Index is starting out in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe, with plans to cover 20 countries in the continent.

March 16 , 2015