Australia to speed up Indonesian fruit approvals

Australia plans to fast-track phytosanitary testing for Indonesian fruits, such as Mangosteen and Zallaca.

April 25 , 2011

Argentina to limit land sales to foreigners

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced a bill to limit the sale of land to foreigners, saying the move is not 'xenophobic'.

April 25 , 2011

Philadelphia businesses concerned over Chile consulate removal

A group of U.S. businesses have appealed to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera not to close the country's Philadelphia Consulate, concerned over the effects on the fruit industry in particular.

April 25 , 2011

Chilean industry leader hits out at Australia, NZ

Chile's National Agricultural Society (SNA) says authorities should intervene if hostility from Australian grape growers continues.

April 21 , 2011

Panama to export first papayas to Canada

Panama has negotiated its first papaya shipments to Canada, in a move that could pave the way for other fruits to enter the lucrative market.

April 21 , 2011

Palm oil industry wards off pests with owls

Indonesian palm oil producers are having a hoot with trained owls keeping rat outbreaks at bay.

April 21 , 2011

Market Pulse week 15 — 2011

Unloading delays in Russia led to price rises for pears and Royal Gala apples, while the first Chilean Fuji apples were registered in the U.S.

April 20 , 2011

Prevar licenses new pear to NZ company

A new pear cultivar called 'Velvetine' will be marketed by New Zealand exporter Enza, following a licensing arrangement with Prevar Limited.

April 20 , 2011

Peruvian consultant 'in doubt' over presidential candidate Humala

Peruvian presidential candidate Ollanta Humala's agricultural comments have left a leading market consultancy confused about his real plans.

April 19 , 2011

Peru seeks India FTA in short term

Peruvian delegates will head to India in May to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) feasibility study.

April 19 , 2011