Frosts slash Chilean kiwifruit crop

Estimates show recent frosts will cut Chile's kiwifruit crop by US$120 million, and may increase the incidence of bacterial vine disease Psa.

October 03 , 2013

Argentine growers suffer from heavy frosts

Apricots, peaches, grapes, plums and almonds are some of the hardest hit fruits from Argentina's frosts.

October 03 , 2013

Poland records apple export jump in the European Union

Polish apple growers hope to raise exports with the help of multi-million euro, EU-backed promotions in China and Egypt.

October 02 , 2013

U.S.: federal shutdown creates uncertainty for agriculture

Failure to establish a U.S. federal budget has placed many food safety and import operations on hold.

October 01 , 2013

Raisins bear the brunt of frosts in northern Chile

Despite frosts, table grape producers in Chile's Copiapó province expect volume on par with average.

September 30 , 2013

Canadian organic sector sets roots in consumer markets

Canada wraps up its fourth annual Organic Week today, in celebration of the nation's blossoming organic market.

September 27 , 2013

Mixed conditions for South African grape development

South Africa's biggest grape regions have been affected by a mix of frosts and cold weather.

September 26 , 2013

NZ suspends apple exports to China

The New Zealand apple industry has taken precautionary action after post-harvest rot was found in consignments for China.

September 25 , 2013

Chile: frosts may cut some crops by 25% in two key regions

Blueberries, cherries and plums look likely to be the biggest victims of Chile's recent frosts, but other crops have also been affected.

September 25 , 2013

Uruguay prepares first U.S.-bound citrus shipments

Uruguay is set to send its first orange shipments to the U.S. during the first half of October.

September 24 , 2013