Argentine pome fruit industry battered by hail, strikes and inflation

The Southern Hemisphere's largest pear exporter has drastically reduced its season forecast.

March 16 , 2012

Panama pineapple exports set to double

A major grower is hoping Panama pineapples' renowned low pesticide levels will entice U.S. and E.U. retailers.

March 15 , 2012

Brazilian apple sizes down with Fuji harvest now underway

Brazilian apple growers have experienced an 'interesting' season in terms of weather and fruit quality.

March 14 , 2012

Mexican mango farmers fear crop losses due to fierce winds

Winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour have hit Mexican mango growers hard.

March 13 , 2012

Lack of water investment hinders Chile's agricultural growth

Chile's water problems could be solved with greater resevoir investment, the country's irrigation chief has claimed.

March 09 , 2012

New NZ organic peach shows leaf curl resistance

An elderly New Zealand couple is on track to commercialize an organic tasty peach that resists disease without spraying.

March 08 , 2012

South African grape season fraught with difficulties

South African table grape returns have slumped in Europe due in part to Latin American exporters flooding the market.

March 06 , 2012

Chile's Thompson grape season to close a fortnight early

Drought conditions in the north of Chile have led to faster yet fewer Thompson grape shipments to the U.S.

March 05 , 2012

The Peruvian organic banana advantage

Fruit consultant Odilo Duarte tells how Peru's conditions are just right for organic banana farming.

March 02 , 2012

NZ govt should follow USDA lead on organics, says industry association

Rick Carmont questions how New Zealand can promote a clean and green image without a government organic policy.

March 01 , 2012