Groundbreaking sterile fruit fly facility opens in South Australia

Australia's newest weapon against one of the world’s worst horticultural pests has been unveiled in the south of the country.

November 21 , 2016

Australia: United Exports extends blueberry investment

A 'big expansion' of proprietary low-chill blueberry varieties is on the cards for some major growing regions around the world.

November 17 , 2016

Spanish growers on alert for citrus fungus

Murcia-based citrus grower group Ailimpo is concerned about a disease that has appeared in the nearby Valencian Community.

November 17 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.

November 16 , 2016

Rabobank: Trump policy could tighten U.S. farmer margins

Leading experts give their view on the potential pros and cons for the U.S. agricultural sector in the wake of the presidential election.

November 16 , 2016

South Africa propagating cherry rootstocks to triple production

The head of the SA Cherry Growers' Association has described this current season as 'one to forget'.

November 15 , 2016

U.S. NAFTA withdrawal would be 'disastrous', says Mexican avocado rep

APEAM's Ramon Paz hopes the incoming president will be 'objective and rational', and believes any restrictions on the avocado trade would drive up prices for U.S. consumers.

November 15 , 2016

Could dried dragon fruit tap healthy snack trend?

Following successful trials to the U.S. last year, a Colombian company is launching its own brand for dried exotic fruit snacks.

November 14 , 2016

South Africa forecasts rise in table grape volumes

SATI has forecast volumes to grow by 5-9% year-on-year thanks to 'an expected return to normal berry and bunch development' and increasing hectares of new cultivars.

November 11 , 2016

Australian nectarine exporters upbeat about China as season kicks off

The head of Summerfruit Australia estimates a fifth of national nectarine production could be sent to China this season if everything goes well.

November 10 , 2016