Post Archive
Namibian politican criticized for 'expropriation' statements
A Namibian Deputy Minister has called for expropriation of farming properties that don't allow government access and has been accused of 'hate speech and incitement'.
March 18 , 2011
Growcom raises Australian food security concerns
Australia's peak horticulture body has raised concerns about the effects of rising import levels on food security.
March 18 , 2011
Brazil expects stable orange prices despite boom
Brazil and the U.S. will likely increase orange production this year but the Brazilian industry expects prices to stay steady.
March 17 , 2011
Australian state to introduce new farmland protection law
An Australian minister has announced plans to designate a certain percentage of the state of Queensland as 'strategic farmland'
March 16 , 2011
Chile holds raspberry round table after price protests
A Chilean regional agricultural secretariat has denied price floors for raspberry growers in the face of export challenges, calling on farmers to reduce costs.
March 15 , 2011
Shares sink for indebted shipping company CSAV
Major international freight company CSAV lost $150 million in market value on friday, adding to continued debt woes.
March 14 , 2011
Peru pips record grape exports
Despite a prolonged La Niña episode, Peru's grape exports have risen 33% this season with an added value of around US$50 million to last year's result.
March 10 , 2011
NZ kiwifruit govt-industry group abandons US$14.75M vine cull
New Zealand has cut back plans to spend NZ$20 million on cutting kiwi vines with PSA disease.
March 09 , 2011
'Precarious conditions' for more than 400 Argentine farm workers
Child labor, tent housing, chemical exposure and lack of drinking water were observed in a recent investigation into farm conditions by Argentina's Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP).
March 09 , 2011
Peru's horticulture industry could raise European exports by 50% after FTA
The Peruvian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced Peru's fruit, vegetable and legume exports to Europe will likely rise by 50% after an FTA comes into effect.
March 09 , 2011
