Chilean police arrest key port strike figure

Chilean authorities are taking their crackdown on port protests up a notch with the arrest of Sergio Vargas.

January 21 , 2014

California walnuts ride marketing momentum in India

California walnut exporters aim to ride a wave in India that has seen their compatriots' almonds and pistachios soar in popularity.

January 20 , 2014

Argentine pome fruit season off to 'normal' start

Argentina reported a smooth beginning for the start of its pear harvest.

January 17 , 2014

Fruit fly outbreaks declared in South Australian growing region

For now, citrus and stonefruit will be fairly unaffected by the Riverland's first fruit fly outbreaks in two decades, with most harvests already finished.

January 16 , 2014

European Union takes stand on "apple a day" health claims

In the eyes of European law, a recent Oxford University health study is not enough for apple growers to spruik their record production to consumers.

January 15 , 2014

Chile: special forces storm San Antonio port

"This is war" is the response of a Chilean union leader to police occupation of the port of San Antonio.

January 14 , 2014

India: Syngenta aims for horticultural project rollout

Syngenta Asia's Prashant Belgamwar discusses seedless watermelon and grape projects in India.

January 13 , 2014

Univeg banks on village-owned Madagascar litchis

The diverse island of Madagascar is one of the world's top litchi producers, leading exports to Europe.

January 09 , 2014

Chile to host Latin America's most extensive horticultural event

PMA Fruittrade Latin America will be the first event to fully bring together the region's entire supply chain.

January 08 , 2014

English soils suffer low pH levels

A survey by Natural England highlights the importance of nutrient planning for soil health.

January 06 , 2014