FAO report shows gender equality vital for farming growth

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced giving women greater access to farming inputs could raise agricultural production in the developing world by up to 4%.

March 08 , 2011

Funds seized for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex

A Chilean court has ruled the bank account seizure of two executives from fruit exporter Aconex.

March 07 , 2011

Biological clock discovery gives insight to farmers

Argentine researchers have made an important step in the understanding of biological clock genes, which could lead to photosynthesis timing alterations for fruit crops.

March 04 , 2011

Grape scraps could be used for beauty products

Southern Hemisphere grape producers and winemakers could benefit from a Spanish-developed technology that uses grape scraps for beauty products.

February 28 , 2011

Colombian minister confident of U.S. tariff preferences

Colombia's growers have been given hope by the country's trade minister, who is confident the U.S. will renew tariff preferences in mid-March, with an FTA ratification expected later this year.

February 23 , 2011

Chile's domestic demand pushes down avocado exports

High currency values and domestic demand meant a lower proportion of Chile's avocadoes were exported this season, but not all importers have been affected.

February 23 , 2011

Australian PM's New Zealand apple truce 'premature'

Australian farmers have called PM Julia Gillard's NZ apple truce comments as 'premature', with a Biosecurity Australia import risk assessment investigation currently underway.

February 22 , 2011

New Chilean producer announces 'ambitious' export targets

Chilean company Exportadora del Sur has ambitious export targets for its first season of business, as its director calls for apple growers to unite as a committee.

February 21 , 2011

Brazilian research group targets banana disease

A Brazilian research group aims to tackle black sigatoka disease in banana plantations, with a new study applying bio fertilizers.