Post Archive

Bolivia to pass new transgenics law

Bolivia is set to enact a new law allowing the development of transgenic crops, taking the opposite path to its neighbor Peru.
June 13 , 2011

Peru eyes markets for pomegranates, figs

Peru is looking to sell more pomegranates and figs in the European Union and the U.S.
June 13 , 2011

Australia: end the price war and grow together, says researcher

Australia's industry leaders highlighted a need to meet changing consumer demands at the Fresh Connections 2011 event in Brisbane.
June 13 , 2011

Congo's urban horticulture yields US$400M surplus

An urban horticulture programme has helped the hungry and led to commercial opportunities in the Congo.
June 13 , 2011

SA satsuma packing comes to a close

Citrus volume predictions for different fruits have shifted slightly in South Africa.
June 13 , 2011

Fresh Connections 2011 Brisbane

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June 12 , 2011

China opens up for Chilean blueberries

Chinese authorities have given phytosanitary approval for Chilean blueberries.
June 10 , 2011

Colombia's ag institute to launch damage mitigation projects

The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) plans to deliver damage mitigation projects amidst a difficult flooding season
June 10 , 2011

Groundwater overuse hits Mexican state's citrus growers

Groundwater in Mexico's citrus-growing state of Tamaulipas has fallen dramatically, leading to a new policy on water permits.
June 10 , 2011

Peru declares 10-year moratorium on GM seeds

Peru's 10-year ban on transgenics could lead to missed opportunities and a brain drain, says scientist.
June 10 , 2011