Post Archive
Chile: finding ways to lift the horticulture industry
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will host Fresh Connections 2011 on May 19 in Santiago, with a host of inspirational and informative talks to help revive the country's fruit industry.
April 06 , 2011
Peru's politicians talk agriculture in election build-up
Peruvian presidential election speeches have touched on the country's agricultural industry, but little attention was given to FTA agreements.
April 05 , 2011
Tanzania aims for $1B horticulture industry by 2015
After growing from a US$1.4 million industry in 2002, Tanzania's horticultural sector now has earnings of US$340 million and aims to hit the US$1 billion mark by 2015.
April 05 , 2011
Climate instability leads to increased blueberry rejections in Chile
Rains and high temperatures have affected Chile's blueberry production since mid-December, leading to an increase in crop rejection at the point of origin.
April 04 , 2011
Costa Rica banana exports fall 11.4%
Poor Caribbean weather conditions led to lower export volumes for Costa Rica's most important agricultural export over January and February.
April 04 , 2011
Poland plans Honduras agricultural investment
Poland and Honduras only trade around US$10 million worth of products annually, but officials from the Central European country hope that figure will increase in the future.
April 04 , 2011
Siam weed concerns Western Australian farmers
The Australian Federal Government is funding a Siam weed control program in the Cocos Islands, amid fears the pest could spread to the mainland.
April 01 , 2011
Chile's vegetable and herb exports rise 10%
Chile's Office of Agriculture Studies and Policy (ODEPA) has announced horticultural export values rose 29% to US$26 million in January and February.
April 01 , 2011
What's UR experience?
The search is on for more agronomists and agribusiness professionals in Uruguay.
March 31 , 2011
Mexican farmers protest over frosty assistance
Mexican farmers in Sinaloa have taken their tractors to the State Government Palace, demanding financial assistance following crop-damaging frosts in February.
March 30 , 2011
