Costa Rica uses most pesticides per hectare

Protesters have gathered around Costa Rica to encourage reduction of the country's pesticide use, as it is the highest user per hectare of crop land in the world.

February 22 , 2011

New Chilean producer announces 'ambitious' export targets

Chilean company Exportadora del Sur has ambitious export targets for its first season of business, as its director calls for apple growers to unite as a committee.

February 21 , 2011

Australian PM announces apple war ceasefire with NZ

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces an end to the New Zealand apple war, as the first overseas leader to addres the NZ parliament.

February 17 , 2011

Ecuador offers exporters collateral-free loans after U.S. trade decision

Ecuador has vowed to support fruit farmers with loans of up to US$2 million in the wake of a U.S. Congress decision not to renew a trade agreement with the South American country.

February 17 , 2011

Market Pulse week 6 — 2011

February 16 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere apple exporters yet to compete with China in the U.S.

The Obama Administration has issued a list of 60 pests and diseases found on Chinese apples, marking the start of negotiations for potential future market entry.

February 16 , 2011

Australia's apple growers seek $40M to detect disease

An Australian lobby group has called on the senate to provide $40 million in funding for the detection of fireblight disease which could be introduced with New Zealand imports.

February 15 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere apple and pear exports to rise in 2011

European and U.S. apple and pear stocks might be falling but the Southern Hemisphere is expected to make up part of the gap this year, with a 5% rise in exports forecast by industry association WAPA.

February 15 , 2011

Five countries unite under International Pome Fruit Alliance in Berlin

The International Pome Fruit Alliance (IPFA) has been officially formed at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, with opportunities for participating companies to share varieties and arrange royalty schemes.

February 14 , 2011

Uganda to promote agricultural entrepreneurs

Uganda's fruit industry may be small but the country's investment agency has big plans for agricultural entrepreneurs, as foreign entities continue to invest in the African country.

February 11 , 2011