Fungal fertilizer fires up phosphates

Southern Hemisphere crops could get a well-needed phosphate boost from fungal fertilizers.

May 30 , 2011

Peru's avocado harvest delayed, Chile to start in June

Peru's avocado exports have been delayed, Chile's harvest will begin in June and South Africa expects a 35% fall in volumes.

May 30 , 2011

Chilean company boosts stake in David Del Curto

A major Chilean company has shown confidence in fruit exporter David Del Curto by bolstering its stake to 93.3%.

May 27 , 2011

Mexican violence affects lime trade

Workers have been too scared to set foot on a major Mexican lime plantation area.

May 26 , 2011

Argentina to promote blueberry reliability for U.S. and Europe

The Argentinean Blueberry Committee has launched its strategic plan for 2011.

May 25 , 2011

Costa Rica: pineapple growers blamed for eco degradation

A Costan Rican tribunal has accused pineapple growers of degrading a protected wildlife refuge.

May 25 , 2011

Chile needs ‘forward thinking’ to shift crops, says Spezzano

U.S. consultant Dick Spezzano has warned Chile could lose its mantle as the ‘Southern Hemisphere’s California’ if it doesn’t shift crops to meet demand trends.

May 23 , 2011

Both sides claim 'misinformation' in Chile's GM debate

Political debate has heated up in Chile over UPOV 91 and transgenic seeds, with parties on both sides at loggerheads over legalities and health.

May 23 , 2011

HLB insect found in global lemon capital

The insect that carries citrus greening disease has been found in the Argentine province of Tucumán.

May 20 , 2011

Costa Rica's port workers to strike

Costa Rican port workers plan to strike over JAPDEVA's proposed privatization plans.

May 20 , 2011