Zespri records higher grower returns

New Zealand kiwifruit company Zespri has recorded higher sales but lower profit due to PSA disease.

May 23 , 2011

Both sides claim 'misinformation' in Chile's GM debate

Political debate has heated up in Chile over UPOV 91 and transgenic seeds, with parties on both sides at loggerheads over legalities and health.

May 23 , 2011

HLB insect found in global lemon capital

The insect that carries citrus greening disease has been found in the Argentine province of Tucumán.

May 20 , 2011

Australia exports first table grapes to China

Australia's table grapes have now hit the shelves in China after six years of negotiations.

May 19 , 2011

Chilean Senate approves plant variety protection convention

Chile's Senate approval of the UPOV 91 Convention has marked the battle lines between copyright advocates and those against the sale of transgenic seeds.

May 18 , 2011

High demand for small NZ apple variety

A New Zealand producer has teed up an apple that is 1.5 times the size of a golf ball.

May 17 , 2011

Chile: blueberry export growth highest to U.S. West Coast and Netherlands

Chile's blueberry exports to the U.S., the Netherlands and Asia rose dramatically in 2010-11.

May 13 , 2011

Different varieties to open 'new chapter' for Chilean kiwifruit

Chile has ramped up its kiwifruit portfolio with three different varieties.

May 09 , 2011

Chile seeks investment to double cultivation

Chile's fruit sector wants more capital through international joint ventures, as local banks have not taken enough initiative.

May 06 , 2011

Forest Code sparks alarm for Sao Paulo banana growers

The fate of southern Brazil's banana growers hangs in the balance of heated Forest Code discussions in Congress.

May 05 , 2011