Post Archive
Australia: horticulture industry wants pesticide submission extension
An Australian review has found herbicide 'Diuron' use holds 'unacceptable' biodiversity risks.
July 28 , 2011
Peru records 188% South Korea ag export growth
Peru's agricultural exports to South Korea have risen significantly, leading up to an FTA which takes effect in August.
July 28 , 2011
Argentine ag protesters to launch burning blockades
Argentina's Federation of Producers plans to set up burning blockades of main routes today in the provinces of Rio Negro and Neuquén.
July 28 , 2011
New Peruvian president takes power today
Peru's new cabinet is expected to maintain the country's growth path, but doubts remain with the president.
July 28 , 2011
Market Pulse week 29 — 2011
European kiwifruit sales improved in week 29 but markets were depressed in China.
July 27 , 2011
Costa Rica: the challenge of changing fruit demand
Costa Rica's pineapple industry will likely need to shift towards more processed exports to meet European demand changes.
July 27 , 2011
Mexican papayas linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak
Texan distributor Agromod Produce Inc has voluntarily recalled its Mexican-grown papayas due to a salmonella scare.
July 27 , 2011
Chilean foundation proposes company tax rate rise
A Chilean think tank has proposed raising company tax rates from 17% to 25%.
July 27 , 2011
Chile pomegranates in U.S. 'trial period'
With exponential growth expected for Chilean pomegranate production, exporters are testing the waters in the U.S. market.
July 27 , 2011
U.S. sells first cherries to Western Australia
The U.S. has shipped it's first ever fresh fruit to Western Australia.
July 26 , 2011
