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China to have the world's largest cargo airport by 2017
The Chinese are to have a new airport capable of handling 5 million MT of cargo a year.
March 02 , 2012
Australian macadamia nut growers predict bumper crop
Australian growers are predicting rich pickings for this year's macadamia nut season.
March 02 , 2012
Mexican researchers look to yeast to extend citrus shelf life
Yeast and chloride dioxide could be the key for protecting citrus from mold according to researchers.
March 01 , 2012
The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point
Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012
Ecuador: Volcanic ash boosts fruit yields by 10% in Tungurahua
Volcanic ash increases fruit yields in Ecuador's Tungurahua region attracting many people back to the industry.
March 01 , 2012
Colombia's agriculture minister calls for stricter mining laws
The Columbian agriculture ministry is campaigning for tighter control over mining licenses to protect farmers.
February 29 , 2012
Fresh Del Monte posts Q4 losses despite overall 2011 gain
A tough economic climate and high petrol costs prompted a 5% rise in net losses in Q4 for Del Monte.
February 29 , 2012
APM Terminals says record 2011 profits will boost expansion
A 24% year-on-year rise in profits for ATM Terminals will be ploughed into expanding the operator's port networks.
February 29 , 2012
T&G posts US$15.9 million losses for 2011 due to Psa-V
New Zealand grower and exporter T &G posted losses last year due to Psa and the weak European economy.
February 28 , 2012
Opinion: agricultural insurance should not be mandatory
Argentine agriculture consultant Arturo Navarro talks insurance and what is needed to supply with predictability.
February 28 , 2012
