Post Archive
New financing instruments for Chilean farmers
Chile's BancoEstado has responded to farming industry calls for improved loan access.
May 17 , 2011
Peru's agricultural minister resigns
Peru's Agricultural Minister has resigned following allegations he ran an illegal poultry business that did not follow phytosanitary requirements.
May 17 , 2011
Chilean govt to support Pica lemons
Growers in Chile's Pica region, most famous for their lemons used in Pisco Sour cocktails, have received a technical assistance program from the government.
May 17 , 2011
Argentina-Brazil trade barrier saga continues
Brazil has responded to Argentine market entry delays by threatening import restrictions for some fruit and vegetables.
May 17 , 2011
Aussie pistachio industry to 'spray and pray' against disease
International pistachio growers will be watching how the Australian industry handles a unique anthracnose outbreak that has decimated crops.
May 16 , 2011
Reduced rainfall favors Brazilian tomatoes, grapes
Low rain levels and temperatures in Brazil's state of Sao Paulo have kept farmers optimistic for tomato and grape harvests.
May 16 , 2011
Mexican state expects record apple harvest
A Mexican apple-growing state is set to surpass harvest records from 1998, leaving growers concerned about storage capacity and market saturation.
May 16 , 2011
Reduced SA avocado crop struggles to meet E.U. demand
South Africa's avocado exports are expected to fall this season, while high E.U. demand means there's 'plenty of room' for competitors.
May 16 , 2011
Canary Islands banana growers want 'organic' label to edge out competition
Spain's Canary Island banana growers hope to gain an edge over South American competitors by establishing an organic standard.
May 16 , 2011
Peruvian candidate plans new port for agroexports
Peruvian presidential candidate Ollanta Humala has pledged to strengthen agricultural exports with a new northern port.
May 13 , 2011
