Mexico's Champagne mangoes go flat

A key Mexican mango-exporting state is suffering from poor weather conditions and crop malformation.

June 01 , 2011

Water prices to rise in Australian state

Water prices in the Australian state of Queensland are set to rise.

May 31 , 2011

800kg of grapes seized in Argentina

Argentine authorities have taken harsh action with untraced grape cargo to prevent the spread of moths.

May 31 , 2011

Peru's avocado harvest delayed, Chile to start in June

Peru's avocado exports have been delayed, Chile's harvest will begin in June and South Africa expects a 35% fall in volumes.

May 30 , 2011

Chilean company boosts stake in David Del Curto

A major Chilean company has shown confidence in fruit exporter David Del Curto by bolstering its stake to 93.3%.

May 27 , 2011

Brazilian Congress approves new Forest Code

Brazil's new Forest Code has been called both a 'shame' and a 'victory for agribusiness and the environment'.

May 26 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere apple exports to rise 4%

Brazil's apple exports are expected to fall dramatically this season, but this should be offset by growth in Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa.

May 25 , 2011

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