Red spot takes toll on Peruvian banana exports

Organic banana growers in northern Peru are developing an emergency plan to tackle red spot disease.

July 24 , 2013

NZ avocado exporters forge partnership for Australian sales

New Zealand's top two avocado exporters are now collaborating across destination markets with the formation of a new alliance.

July 24 , 2013

Argentina: producers lament entrance of Ecuadorian bananas

Ecuadorian bananas may now enter Argentina's Tucuman province and local producers are not happy.

July 23 , 2013

Pakistan reaches mango deal with China

A recent protocol signing with China has been described as a breakthrough for Pakistan's mango exporters.

July 23 , 2013

Argentine lemon exports 'normal' despite advanced ripening

Abnormal weather conditions have led to faster ripening for Argentina's lemons.

July 23 , 2013

U.S.: cryopreservation offers hope for citrus genetics

Citrus plants are being prepared for long-term cold storage to fight disease and preserve genetics.

July 22 , 2013

Spain: citrus rinds bring alternative fuel possibility

Scientists in Spain hope to turn discarded citrus rinds into a feasible bioethanol choice.

July 22 , 2013

Brazil to stall Ecuadorian banana entry

Ecuadorian banana exporters are gearing up to ship to Brazil, but the Latin American giant has announced aims to delay the process.

July 22 , 2013

Indian state promotes urban farming

India's Assam state is pushing rooftop farming to provide fresh vegetables in urban zones.

July 22 , 2013

Interactive tool maps out world of bananas, potatoes and cassava

RTBMaps allows scientists and researchers to interact with the world of roots, tubers and bananas.

July 19 , 2013