New Zealand Psa cases serve as warning to Chilean kiwifruit growers

Faced with the spread of Psa, the Chilean kiwifruit sector attempts to prepare for the worst.

October 25 , 2012

Chilean Psa cases have doubled

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee says increased Psa cases are not "critical" but need intensive containment.

October 22 , 2012

Peru sees Camu-camu exports soar thanks to U.S. demand

Peru's Camu-camu exports have increased thanks to a growing appetite for dry extracts of the fruit.

October 05 , 2012

Early ripening for Argentine blueberry season

The first Argentine blueberry exports for the 2012-13 campaign are on their way to the U.K.

September 04 , 2012

Brazil to cut grape exports this season, claims Grupo JD

Brazil's table grape harvest kicks off this week but more growers are opting to sell in a strong domestic market.

September 03 , 2012

Australia: Victorian govt gives up on fruit fly eradication

A key Australian fruit growing state has decided to pull resources away from fruit fly controls.

August 23 , 2012

NZ kiwifruit packers find Psa symptoms in 'tolerant' varieties

Both Enza Gold and Zespri's SunGold kiwifruit have shown signs they may not be so tolerant to Psa-V disease.

August 14 , 2012

Florida's ag commissioner calls to end tomato suspension agreement

Florida's agricultural commissioner has stood behind growers in a trade fight against Mexican tomato suppliers.

June 29 , 2012

Chile aims to double trade with China by 2015

China signed six agricultural agreements with Chile yesterday.

June 27 , 2012

Agricultural emergency declared in northeast Argentina

The Entre Rios citrus industry is suffering, with a state of emergency declared.

June 26 , 2012