Post Archive
Colombia's agriculture minister calls for stricter mining laws
The Columbian agriculture ministry is campaigning for tighter control over mining licenses to protect farmers.
February 29 , 2012
Fresh Del Monte posts Q4 losses despite overall 2011 gain
A tough economic climate and high petrol costs prompted a 5% rise in net losses in Q4 for Del Monte.
February 29 , 2012
African GM banana trial set to combat root-eating worm
New GM technology is to be tested in Africa in a bid to stop a deadly worm at the root of the continent's fruit losses.
February 29 , 2012
APM Terminals says record 2011 profits will boost expansion
A 24% year-on-year rise in profits for ATM Terminals will be ploughed into expanding the operator's port networks.
February 29 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 8 - 2012
Chile's high quality blueberries commanded premium prices in the U.S.
February 29 , 2012
T&G posts US$15.9 million losses for 2011 due to Psa-V
New Zealand grower and exporter T &G posted losses last year due to Psa and the weak European economy.
February 28 , 2012
Opinion: agricultural insurance should not be mandatory
Argentine agriculture consultant Arturo Navarro talks insurance and what is needed to supply with predictability.
February 28 , 2012
Argentine blueberry exports to Europe grew 18% in 2011/12
Argentina's blueberry charm offensive has paid dividends with increased European consumption.
February 28 , 2012
Chilean grape breeding program bears fruit
Chilean growers have shown great interest in the locally-developed Iniagrape-one black grape variety.
February 28 , 2012
NZ govt works to minimize compliance overlap with proposed food bill
The NZ government is looking to avoid doubling up compliance in its proposed Food Bill, but growers are not so sure.
February 28 , 2012
