FAO reviews possible upcoming El Niño effects on agriculture

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says there is a 70% chance of an El Niño event occurring during the Northern Hemisphere summer.

June 23 , 2014

Australia: AHEA responds to bearish government trade forecast

AHEA is optimistic for Australia's horticultural exports despite government forecasts for a reduction in 2014-15.

June 23 , 2014

NZ apple growers enjoy a positive season

Favorable weather conditions mean New Zealand's apple growers are optimistic about this season.

June 23 , 2014

Argentina expects Vietnamese access for blueberries, citrus

Vietnamese authorities have approved Argentina's food safety control systems, which may open up fruit exports.

June 23 , 2014

Strawberry values fall again for Spanish growers

Competition with local spring fruits was tough for Spanish strawberry growers, leading to lower prices for their produce this year.

June 23 , 2014

Australia: HAL's members vote for grower ownership

The vast majority of HAL's members have voted in favor of transitioning to a grower-owned organization.

June 20 , 2014

Malaysia, Thailand hit rock bottom in human trafficking report

The latest U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report was damning of two major agricultural countries, but showed positives for one significant fruit shipper.

June 20 , 2014

Opinion: assessing Joyvio's big blueberry bet

China's soil quality may not be the best, but that hasn't stopped investors from clamoring to grow blueberries.

June 20 , 2014

Peru sets rules for importing U.S. kiwifruit plants

Peru is not usually the first country associated with kiwifruit, but growers have expressed interest in importing kiwifruit plants from the U.S.

June 20 , 2014

Large Peruvian mangoes could see first U.S. shipments

Preliminary studies have shown large Peruvian mangoes can be effectively treated with hot water.

June 20 , 2014