Post Archive
Chile needs ‘forward thinking’ to shift crops, says Spezzano
U.S. consultant Dick Spezzano has warned Chile could lose its mantle as the ‘Southern Hemisphere’s California’ if it doesn’t shift crops to meet demand trends.
May 23 , 2011
Colombia rains cut banana exports 25%
Floods in Colombia look unlikely to ease, with banana exports seriously affected.
May 23 , 2011
Both sides claim 'misinformation' in Chile's GM debate
Political debate has heated up in Chile over UPOV 91 and transgenic seeds, with parties on both sides at loggerheads over legalities and health.
May 23 , 2011
Australian university to study GM bananas
An Australian university plans to create GM bananas for the developing world, with research plantations in far north Queensland.
May 23 , 2011
HLB insect found in global lemon capital
The insect that carries citrus greening disease has been found in the Argentine province of Tucumán.
May 20 , 2011
Costa Rica's port workers to strike
Costa Rican port workers plan to strike over JAPDEVA's proposed privatization plans.
May 20 , 2011
Argentine company plans US$50M lemon investment
Argentine business La Moraleja SA plans to invest US$50 million in infrastructure and plantings to double its lemon exports over the coming decade.
May 20 , 2011
Filipino banana growers call for Australian understanding
Filipino banana growers say Australian standards for packaging need to recognize climatic differences between the two countries.
May 20 , 2011
Nicaragua lacks funds for 2011-12 harvest
Nicaragua's government will not be able to meet the US$400 million shortfall needed for the agricultural industry.
May 20 , 2011
Staay Food Group buys stake in Costa Rica pineapple farm
A Dutch firm has bought a stake in Costa Rican pineapple business Agricola Agromonte S.A.
May 19 , 2011
