Containers in short supply in Peru, says IMO

The International Mango Organization (IMO) has announced the possibility of very limited containers from the Peruvian port of Paita for the next three weks, after discussions with shipping line executives.

March 11 , 2011

Saudi company to invest US$125M in Zambia pineapple farm

A Saudi Arabian business plans to build a 5,000 hectare pineapple farm in Zambia this year, along with a juice-producing factory and 2,000 housing units.

March 10 , 2011

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

Chile and Peru discuss agroexport common front

Chile and Peru's agricultural industry experts are looking to unite the two countries under a 'common front', in a bid to boost supply, invesment and international promotion.

March 01 , 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.