Growcom raises Australian food security concerns

Australia's peak horticulture body has raised concerns about the effects of rising import levels on food security.

March 18 , 2011

Delays cause Chile Red Globe grape oversupply

Grape harvest delays in Chile's northern region will setback the industry's opportunities for 'early' grape varieties in Asia, but market researcher iQonsulting finds a silver lining with new opportunities in Europe.

March 17 , 2011

Chile to join 'big leagues' with own fruit varieties

The Australis Breeding Programme has yielded positive results, with Chile's Agricultural Minister positive on export prospects for new genetic fruit varieties.

March 16 , 2011

Chinese agricultural group to acquire 200K hectares of land globally

China's largest agricultural company plans to buy 200,000 hectares of land globally in 2011, as Argentina and Brazil are on the cusp of introducing new foreign ownership laws.

March 15 , 2011

Zespri takes hold of Korean kiwifruit market: Chile takes notice

Chile's kiwifruit industry has been reticent towards Zespri's exclusivity strategy in South Korea, but insiders say the move could cause serious problems.

March 14 , 2011

SA apple exports to grow 10% in 2011

Strong currency and production costs have put pressure on South Africa's pome fruit industry, but apple exports are expected to grow 10% this season.

March 11 , 2011

Chile's blueberry exports grow 33% in 2010-11

As Chile's blueberry season comes to a close exports are likely to be 33% higher than last season, but prices were lower in the U.S.

March 10 , 2011

'Precarious conditions' for more than 400 Argentine farm workers

Child labor, tent housing, chemical exposure and lack of drinking water were observed in a recent investigation into farm conditions by Argentina's Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP).

March 09 , 2011

FAO report shows gender equality vital for farming growth

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced giving women greater access to farming inputs could raise agricultural production in the developing world by up to 4%.

March 08 , 2011

Funds seized for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex

A Chilean court has ruled the bank account seizure of two executives from fruit exporter Aconex.

March 07 , 2011