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Costa Rica's pesticide use is too high, claim scientists
Scientists have said Costa Rica's use of active ingredient pesticides is the highest in the world.
December 06 , 2011
Mexican avocado production to rise 12% in 2011-12
Mexico's avocado production is set to jump to 1.25 million metric tons (MT) this marketing year.
December 06 , 2011
Reforms could boost returns for Ivory Coast cocoa growers
Farmers in the world's biggest cocoa-producing country are hopeful of benefiting from industry reforms.
December 06 , 2011
Chilean shipping company to pull together with Dutch enterprise
Latin America's largest shipping company looks to expand its business by teaming up with a key Dutch operator.
December 06 , 2011
Slave labor case rocks Buenos Aires blueberry operation
Argentine police have found 95 people were coerced into slave labor by armed personnel on a blueberry farm.
December 05 , 2011
Indonesian govt to start checking 'green' credentials of palm oil producers
The world's largest producer of palm oil will start monitoring the sustainability practices of producers next year.
December 05 , 2011
Australian scientist discovers grape genes resistant to mildew
Australia has developed transgenic mildew resistant vines, but the technology is unpopular with exporters.
December 05 , 2011
Chile predicts higher kiwifruit yields next season
Chile's kiwifruit orchards are looking in great shape to produce abundant high quality fruit.
December 05 , 2011
SA peaches prove a hit in the Middle East
South African stonefruit exports are so far better than last year, although prices remain depressed.
December 05 , 2011
Brazilian grape season looks promising
Brazilian growers are upbeat about the quality and yields of grapes this season describing the weather as perfect.
December 02 , 2011
