Post Archive
Palm oil industry wards off pests with owls
Indonesian palm oil producers are having a hoot with trained owls keeping rat outbreaks at bay.
April 21 , 2011
Market Pulse week 15 — 2011
Unloading delays in Russia led to price rises for pears and Royal Gala apples, while the first Chilean Fuji apples were registered in the U.S.
April 20 , 2011
Colombia could be an 'agricultural power'
Colombia could play an 'important role' in the global food market but it needs to synchronize scientific and technological innovation, investment, credit availability and market studies.
April 20 , 2011
Renewed expropriation calls in Namibia
Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Fisheries Kilus Nguvauva has once again called for land expropriation, but this time with a specific target.
April 20 , 2011
SA fruit industry holds 'grave concerns' over costs, currency
A report by Fruit South Africa forecasts 2011 to be the 'most challenging economically' for the country's fruit industry.
April 20 , 2011
Prevar licenses new pear to NZ company
A new pear cultivar called 'Velvetine' will be marketed by New Zealand exporter Enza, following a licensing arrangement with Prevar Limited.
April 20 , 2011
Mexico and Canada to unify sanitary inspection arrangements
Mexico and Canada are seeking ways to increase efficiency for their US$612 million trade relationship.
April 19 , 2011
Caterpillars hit Bali's fruit crops
An outbreak of caterpillars is spreading across the Indonesian island of Bali, causing damage to local mango plantations.
April 19 , 2011
Peruvian consultant 'in doubt' over presidential candidate Humala
Peruvian presidential candidate Ollanta Humala's agricultural comments have left a leading market consultancy confused about his real plans.
April 19 , 2011
Peru seeks India FTA in short term
Peruvian delegates will head to India in May to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) feasibility study.
April 19 , 2011
