Post Archive
Dominican Republic transforms itself as regional ag power
The Dominican Republic has tripled banana sales in Spain over the last four years.
June 14 , 2011
Peru's ag exports to Vietnam rise 45%
Grapes have been the main driver of Peru's rapid agricultural export growth to Vietnam.
June 14 , 2011
China opens up for Chilean blueberries
Chinese authorities have given phytosanitary approval for Chilean blueberries.
June 10 , 2011
Australian treatment could have saved Europe's E. coli victims
An Australian scientist says an E. coli treatment was developed in the 90's but no one was interested in commercializing it.
June 09 , 2011
Peru election leader promises open economy
Preliminary results show Ollanta Humala will likely be the next Peruvian president.
June 06 , 2011
HortNZ hails govt biosecurity funding plan
The New Zealand Government plans to fund at least half of readiness and response programmes.
June 06 , 2011
Brazil-Argentina dispute resolved
Brazil and Argentina have ended a bitter trade dispute with plans to improve import efficiency.
June 06 , 2011
Chile forms Public-Private Bureau of Fruit Statistics
Chile's growers will be able to better manage risk with a new industry statistics initiative.
June 03 , 2011
El NiƱo possible in 2011, says Peru's weather service
If high temperatures persist in Peru there could be negative consequences for mango, citrus and artichoke production.
June 03 , 2011
Mixed response from SA growers to U.S. stonefruit potential
The USDA's latest announcement on South African stonefruit could open a niche market, but there is doubt over transfer times.
June 03 , 2011



