Mexico's frost could damage 270 hectares of melon crops

Farmers from Mexico's Matamaros and Viesca municipalities have called on the government for assistance after crops were damaged by frost.

February 07 , 2011

Australia could lose $300M worth of bananas to Cyclone Yasi

The Australian Banana Growers Council (ABGC) has issued a statement showing that 95% of major production was affected in the Tully and Innisfail regions of north Queensland.

February 03 , 2011

Berkeley professor hails agroecology success for Chile apple project

Chilean professor says there is 'no other way' for farmers but to go down the path of 'agroecology'

February 02 , 2011

La Niña to continue at least until April

WMO says current La Niña episode, which has been one of the strongest of the last century, is expected to continue for another two to four months.

February 01 , 2011

British suspect caught in Costa Rica pineapple cocaine bust

British, Romanian, Jamaican and Costa Rican nationals have been detained for alleged cocaine and marijuana trafficking inside pineapple cartons.

January 28 , 2011

Banana peels could clean polluted water, research shows

Brazilian scientist discovers industrial use for banana peels to clean contaminated water.

January 27 , 2011

U.S. cherry supplier calls for better labeling

U.S. cherry supplier and importer of Chilean cherries calls for more accurate labelling on cartons.

January 26 , 2011

Guatemala’s mango exports expected to rise 17.6% in 2011

U.S. to receive 90% of the Central American nation’s 4 million cartons

January 26 , 2011

Colombia's banana losses prompt government aid

Despite floods, Colombian banana growers only expect 3% annual production fall.

January 24 , 2011

Ecuador bananas can sell for US$5.69 per carton after objections from growers

Fixed price of US$5.50 was based on lighter cartons, government says

January 24 , 2011