Today's Headline
NZ: Zespri opposes second T&G bid for new variety
Zespri allegedly asked T&G to sign a 'gag clause' not to criticize the company in recent kiwifruit export negotiations.
June 14 , 2011
Agricultural emergency declared in Argentine Patagonia
Farmers in Argentine Patagonia will meet with disaster management authorities today after severe ash cloud damages.
June 14 , 2011
Australia: end the price war and grow together, says researcher
Australia's industry leaders highlighted a need to meet changing consumer demands at the Fresh Connections 2011 event in Brisbane.
June 13 , 2011
China opens up for Chilean blueberries
Chinese authorities have given phytosanitary approval for Chilean blueberries.
June 10 , 2011
Australian treatment could have saved Europe's E. coli victims
An Australian scientist says an E. coli treatment was developed in the 90's but no one was interested in commercializing it.
June 09 , 2011
SH fruit exporters continue to fall behind in currency competitiveness
Argentina was the only major Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter to gain currency competitiveness in the last year.
June 08 , 2011
Chile: 8,000 protesters march for agricultural reform
Thousands protested in Chile yesterday urging the government for change.
June 07 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere lemon exports to fall in 2011
Uruguay and Chile's lemon exports will likely fall, but the largest Southern Hemisphere players are forecasting slight rises in 2011.
June 06 , 2011
Mixed response from SA growers to U.S. stonefruit potential
The USDA's latest announcement on South African stonefruit could open a niche market, but there is doubt over transfer times.
June 03 , 2011
Uruguay: 2012 U.S. entry could solve citrus problems
Uruguay's citrus industry has met to discuss the pressing challenge of fruit placement.
June 02 , 2011
