Post Archive
South African fig and pomegranate research set to pay off
Large-sized figs and sweet pomegranates varieties are being developed in South Africa for export.
March 12 , 2012
Opinion: the need for a better agricultural strategy in Peru
Peruvian Agri Institute director Juan José Gal'Lino discusses national strategy and the mistake of aspirational imitation.
March 12 , 2012
Chile's Summerkiwi cultivar shows sweet promise
Chilean producers are upbeat about their Summerkiwi cultivar expecting to double exports this season.
March 12 , 2012
Peru continues to expand arable land for avocados and citrus
Peru's steady climb of arable land for fruit growing continues, with a 10% rise estimated this year.
March 12 , 2012
Brazil to cut pesticide deaths with farmer education campaign
Brazil is to train farmers nationwide on using pesticides safely.
March 12 , 2012
Lack of water investment hinders Chile's agricultural growth
Chile's water problems could be solved with greater resevoir investment, the country's irrigation chief has claimed.
March 09 , 2012
SA gains approval to export to Vietnam again
South African fruit producers eye-up the Far East market, following Vietnam's decision to allow imports again.
March 09 , 2012
Most expensive fruit in the world
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March 09 , 2012
NZ kiwifruit orchards to be tested for correct use of Psa-V antibiotics
Extensive tests to check NZ kiwifruit growers use of anti-Psa sprays is to start.
March 09 , 2012
US: New deep red strawberry launched at horticulture show
A new U.S. strawberry cultivar with a deep purple color is to be patented by the end of the year.
March 09 , 2012
