Countries

Australia: Panama Disease Tropical Race IV suspected in Queensland

The Australian banana industry is on high alert after a suspected case of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV (TR4) was detected on a plantation in the North Queensland region of Tully.
March 04 , 2015

Aussie blueberry growers need urgent protocol support

Australian blueberry growers have prepared a 50-page export strategy, emphasizing an impending oversupply at home.
March 04 , 2015

Peru: Camposol upbeat for Ica's ag future with Cilloniz at the helm

While Camposol's production is focused in Chavimochic, the group holds land in the key horticultural department of Ica where an industry consultant is now president.
March 04 , 2015

Freshfel delegate speaks of 'general consensus' for EU School Fruit Scheme

An EU meeting held yesterday appeared promising for the continuation of EC-backed school fruit programs.
March 04 , 2015

Chilean govt declares agricultural emergency after Villarica Volcano eruption

Blueberry growers around Pucon would have been much more affected by the recent volcanic eruption if their season wasn't all but over.
March 03 , 2015

European oversupply dints Total Produce results

Total Produce recorded a lower result for 2014 but acquisitions helped raise profits in non-Eurozone European operations.
March 03 , 2015

Mexico: Jalisco avocado growers feeling ready for U.S. exports

An avocado industry representative from the Mexican state of Jalisco does not expect much "resistance" as procedures continue for the opening of the U.S. market.
March 03 , 2015

NZ ag investment group expands into kiwifruit

New Zealand's MyFarm is looking for investors in a new NZ$5 million kiwifruit venture.
March 03 , 2015

Russia: Food embargo removal bill "violated party discipline"

Three Russian lawmakers who proposed to remove the import ban have been reprimanded for the action.
March 02 , 2015

School fruit would "fall apart" in many countries if EU scheme is scrapped

Raquel Izquierdo de Santiago gives her assessment as to why the EU School Fruit scheme should definitely not be pulled or changed.
March 02 , 2015