New Zealand pushing new free trade deals to promote exports

New Zealand’s government is pursuing new free trade agreements, above all with the United States, to promote its exports,

October 29 , 2010

NGO: Asparagus boom not improving labor conditions

The growth of asparagus exports from Peru has not been matched by improved labor conditions for industry workers and is contradicting conditions laid out in the country’s free trade agreement with the US

October 29 , 2010

Chile sets aside US $6 million for export promotion

Chile agriculture ministry will invest US$ 6 million in a contest to promote agricultural exports abroad

October 28 , 2010

“La Niña” to benefit Peruvian growers, expert says

The weather phenomenon known as “La Niña” will favor for Peruvian produce growers along the country’s coast; mango, grapes and asparagus seen as key beneficiaries.

October 28 , 2010

Argentine citrus growers prepare for possible drought

Citrus growers in Argentina are preparing for the possibility of a summer drought in growing regions.

October 28 , 2010

Harvest Trends week 42 -- 2010

Estimates for Chilean avocado exports adjusted due to irrigation problems and strong local market.

October 27 , 2010

Jazz apples’ low returns frustrate New Zealand growers

Income doesn’t cover production costs for second consecutive year and some growers are looking at changing varieties.

October 27 , 2010

Chile customs workers union holds day long strike

Government has failed to keep promises to improve working conditions and modernize the agency, the union says

October 27 , 2010

New Zealand’s Zespri sees growth options in China

The company sees China as one of its most important growth markets and expects the Asian giant to become its second largest market within 10 years for.

October 26 , 2010

Argentina declares three key citrus regions HLB free

Three citrus growing regions have published the results of detection surveys of HLB, or citrus greening disease, by the country's agricultural ministry.

October 26 , 2010