Post Archive
Colombia looks to Asia after U.S. FTA withdrawal
A former Colombian vice-president has highlighted the benefits of a Colombian FTA with South Korea, in the wake of a suspended U.S. agreement.
February 22 , 2011
NZ Food Bill could cause export delays
New Zealand's government intends to pass a new bill to increase compliance regulations for the food industry, but the new measures could hurt some exporters.
February 22 , 2011
Australian PM's New Zealand apple truce 'premature'
Australian farmers have called PM Julia Gillard's NZ apple truce comments as 'premature', with a Biosecurity Australia import risk assessment investigation currently underway.
February 22 , 2011
Costa Rica uses most pesticides per hectare
Protesters have gathered around Costa Rica to encourage reduction of the country's pesticide use, as it is the highest user per hectare of crop land in the world.
February 22 , 2011
Chile's fruit industry addresses key steps to change
Representatives from Chile's fruit industry met in a recent field trip to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
February 22 , 2011
New Chilean producer announces 'ambitious' export targets
Chilean company Exportadora del Sur has ambitious export targets for its first season of business, as its director calls for apple growers to unite as a committee.
February 21 , 2011
Colombia's farmers pessimistic on 2011 business outlook
Colombia's farming businesses have a negative outlook for 2011 despite attractive prices, a recent survey has shown.
February 21 , 2011
South Africa's fruit prices rise with exports
Statistics SA has released data showing fruit prices rose 7.1% last month, while another study showed citrus exports have risen 12%.
February 21 , 2011
Chile's blueberry exports rise in week 6
Chile's blueberry exports increased in week 6 but volumes are expected to decline every week until the season's close in April.
February 21 , 2011
Brazilian research group targets banana disease
A Brazilian research group aims to tackle black sigatoka disease in banana plantations, with a new study applying bio fertilizers.
February 21 , 2011
