Southern Hemisphere citrus exports to fall 2.64% in 2011

A recent report shows Southern Hemisphere citrus production is expected to drop by 0.63% in 2011, but Brazil was not in the list of surveyed countries.

April 01 , 2011

Peru's ag wages to match Chile's in 10 years

Peru's agricultural wages are currently half that of Chile's, but that could likely change in the coming decade.

March 31 , 2011

Mexican farmers protest over frosty assistance

Mexican farmers in Sinaloa have taken their tractors to the State Government Palace, demanding financial assistance following crop-damaging frosts in February.

March 30 , 2011

Argentine blueberry growers want export tax cuts

Blueberry growers in the Argentine province of Tucumán are struggling to cover costs, with export and VAT (value added tax) refund delays.

March 29 , 2011

Changing climate, changing Southern Hemisphere fruit industry

Changing weather, crops and fruit nutrients - what will this global phenomenon mean for Southern Hemisphere horticultural growers?

March 28 , 2011

Expropriation debate heats up in SA

South Africa's constitutional review committee has announced it will 'pay more attention' to land reform proposals to give the government greater expropriation powers.

March 25 , 2011

Mice alert in Australian citrus region

Authorities in a citrus and grape-growing region in the state of New South Wales have issued a mice alert

March 24 , 2011

Latin American exporters lost in translation

As U.S. consumer preferences shift towards locally-produced foods, exporters need to adapt to show a 'human face'.

March 23 , 2011

Ecuador could nationalize banana exports

Ecuador's president has vowed to assist banana growers who have been 'abused' by exporters, while the country also aims to boost its presence in South Korea.

March 22 , 2011

Kiwifruit PSA found in Chile

The kiwifruit vine-killing disease PSA that broke out last year in New Zealand and Italy has now spread to Chile.

March 21 , 2011