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Subsole to harness solar power with northern Chilean project

Chilean company Subsole is building a solar plant to power irrigation, with Inter-American Development Bank assistance.
January 04 , 2012

Opinion: new NZKGI president sends global Psa message

NZKGI president Neil Trebilco details the 2011 experience of kiwifruit disease Psa and what can be learned for 2012.
January 04 , 2012

Colombia's banana producers hit by 'deadly' Moko bacteria

Colombia's banana production is down due to a lethal bacterium caused by heavy rains and high humidity.
January 04 , 2012

Peru's ag exports rose by almost a quarter in 2011

Peru's agricultural exports passed the US$4 billion mark in 2011, driven by rapid growth for horticultural goods.
January 04 , 2012

Solar-powered grape irrigation

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January 04 , 2012

Downpour harms papaya crops in Brazil

Brazil's papaya growing heartland has been hit by heavy downpour and is at risk of possible fungal damage.
January 03 , 2012

South Africa's pomegranate industry is taking root

South Africa's nascent pomegranate export industry is set to grow by 25% next year.
January 03 , 2012

Pakistani exporters push govt for mandarin boost

Pakistan's kinnow mandarin season looks good with producers optimistic about shipments despite export hurdles.
January 03 , 2012

Argentine experts to galvanize Mozambican fruit industry

Argentina is expanding its technical presence in Africa with a move to help bolster Mozambican fruit production.
January 03 , 2012

Uruguay's citrus industry in the dumps due to rising costs

Uruguay's citrus industry is in crisis with exporters closing operations due to high overheads.
January 03 , 2012