The tough reality of Chile's fresh raspberry sector

Chile's raspberry industry is in a fight for survival but policy is going nowhere.

April 09 , 2012

Chilean grape issues in Europe pave the way for India

We take a look at how Chilean grapes have fared in Europe and the U.S.

April 05 , 2012

Pakistani mango exports to U.S. in jeopardy over import costs

Pakistani mango exports to the U.S. look uncertain due to changes in how irradiation charges are calculated.

April 04 , 2012

U.S. entry for Argentine lemons 'highly unlikely' in 2012

An HLB spotting in California has come as a warning for the disease risk potential of Argentine imports.

April 03 , 2012

Chile: wireless sensor irrigation cuts water use in blueberry production

Chilean researchers have studied a state of the art blueberry irrigation system which cuts water use by 70%.

March 30 , 2012

NZ pear variety attracts overseas interest

An interspecific pear variety developed in New Zealand has had successful field tests in Asia and the U.K.

March 29 , 2012

U.S. domestic pear oversupply to hit exporters hard

Southern Hemisphere pear exports to the U.S. are starting later than normal due to a strong domestic supply.

March 28 , 2012

South African avocados set to command high export prices

South Africa is well placed to plug a gap in the European avocado market with high yields predicted.

March 27 , 2012

Opinion: the 'huge potential' for Chilean fruit in India

An FTA could make India "capable of consuming all of Chile's produce", says a leading fruit importer.

March 23 , 2012

SA farmers get behind police in fight against rural crime

South Africa's reservist force will return to its volunteer roots to tackle criminal acts against farmers.

March 20 , 2012