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Korea bolsters horticultural disaster insurance budget

Watermelons, strawberries and tomatoes are just some crops included in a revised Korean horticultural insurance scheme.
October 09 , 2013

Chilean govt extends emergency measures to two more regions

The Chilean government will provide more funds and support actions for growers affected by frosts.
October 08 , 2013

Chile: researchers find new uses for walnut waste

Chilean researchers are tapping into the potential of juglone, a natural compound found in walnuts.
October 08 , 2013

Opinion: Chile's advective frost, the climatic event of the year

Fabio Corradini says Chile cannot lose the opportunity to evaluate the effects of frost control systems after recent events.
October 08 , 2013

Asda named U.K.'s top South African stonefruit retailer

Asda has been recognized for more than 40% sales growth for South African peaches, nectarines and plums.
October 08 , 2013

Fairtrasa expands organic fruit program to Colombia

With a new office in Colombia, Fairtrasa will be expanding its Latin American fruit program.
October 08 , 2013

Group of experts refutes EU position on black spot

An international working group has questioned the E.U. stance on citrus black spot.
October 07 , 2013

Thailand and Chile sign FTA

Thailand will remove 90% of tariffs on Chilean products following the signing of a recent free trade agreement.
October 07 , 2013

Colombia announces ag import restrictions

Pears, tomatoes and potatoes are some of the products now restricted for import in Colombia.
October 07 , 2013

Italy: Ferrero to source Australian hazelnuts

Italian chocolate business Ferrero will source hazelnuts from a new project in New South Wales.
October 07 , 2013