Post Archive
Rural workers lift roadblocks in southern Argentina
An Argentine rural strike has been lifted following a wage rise agreement.
January 16 , 2013
Amino acid study could reveal citrus greening insights
Amino acid profiles may hold the key to managing plant defenses against citrus greening disease.
January 15 , 2013
South Africa: industry reps fear for future of black farmers
A South African fruit chamber warns an extended strike could push black farmers out of the fruit business.
January 15 , 2013
U.K. consumer attitudes study reveals preference for GM labeling
A survey has revealed very little knowledge of GM foods in the U.K.
January 15 , 2013
Opinion: building farms to build communities in the Philippines
Craig Stephen explains how a banana plantation has brought hope to a conflicted Filipino community.
January 14 , 2013
Chilean program bets on pollen aid to raise hazelnut productivity
Chile has been unable to reach the hazelnut yields of other countries, prompting a pollen supplementation plan for the industry.
January 14 , 2013
Ocean Spray moves into Chilean cranberry market
With the acquisition of Cran Chile, Ocean Spray will produce 12 million lbs. more of dried cranberries a year.
January 14 , 2013
Brazil: Minas Gerais has strong year for pineapples, peaches and grapes
Pineapple shipments from Brazil's Minas Gerais state grew 724.5% from January to October 2012.
January 11 , 2013
Peruvian asparagus soon to enter competitive Chinese market
Peruvian asparagus is expected to get the green light to enter China within the next two months.
January 11 , 2013
Opinion: greenhouse helps keep U.S. hospital healthy
A U.S. hospital has hired a residental farmer to run an organic greenhouse for health and wellness.
January 11 , 2013
