Facing the early days of Psa on a Chilean orchard

We take a hands-on look at how Chilean kiwifruit growers are tackling vine disease Psa in the region of Maule.

February 06 , 2013

Indonesian politician proposes full fruit import ban

Indonesia's Marzuki Alie has asked for a haram edict on fruit imports to protect local farmers.

February 05 , 2013

Mexico: blueberries offer alternative to Sinaloa growers

Mexico's blueberry boom could extend to a new farming region if feasibility tests prove successful.

February 04 , 2013

Chilean apple season delayed

Chile's opportunity to capitalize on reduced Northern Hemisphere apple stocks could be reduced by a delayed harvest.

February 01 , 2013

Spanish avocados, apricots on track for U.S. market access

U.S. authorities have proposed to allow imports of Spanish avocados and fresh apricots.

January 31 , 2013

Syrian conflict sends agriculture into shambles

A once promising agriculture sector has been left in pieces from Syria's ongoing civil war.

January 30 , 2013

U.S. importers report rocky start for Peruvian mango campaign

From strikes to shipping problems, several factors have created an unstable start for Peruvian mango exports.

January 29 , 2013

Moko disease a threat to Colombian banana costs

Colombia's top banana exporters can control Moko disease but bear higher production costs if other growers are lax.

January 28 , 2013

Protectionist pressure on Mexico could double U.S. tomato prices

Pushing Mexican tomatoes out of the U.S. market could have extensive implications for traders and consumers.

January 25 , 2013

Mexico: Sonora's horticultural sector counts the cost of frost damage

Severe frosts in northern Mexico are likely to affect supplies of a wide of range of vegetables and fruits going into the U.S.

January 24 , 2013