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Peru eyes markets for pomegranates, figs

Peru is looking to sell more pomegranates and figs in the European Union and the U.S.
June 13 , 2011

Australia: end the price war and grow together, says researcher

Australia's industry leaders highlighted a need to meet changing consumer demands at the Fresh Connections 2011 event in Brisbane.
June 13 , 2011

Peru declares 10-year moratorium on GM seeds

Peru's 10-year ban on transgenics could lead to missed opportunities and a brain drain, says scientist.
June 10 , 2011

Peru could become second largest grape exporter in the Americas

Peru's Grape Producers Association has announced the country's grape exports could surpass Mexico and the U.S.
June 09 , 2011

Kenyan farmers produce 'pomato' plants to improve land use

Kenyan farmers have bred a 'pomato' plant in a bid to improve land use and fight hunger.
June 09 , 2011

Abused Argentine lemon workers to receive compensation

Outsourcing contracts in Argentina's citrus industry have been put under the spotlight following a recent 'slave labor' case.
June 08 , 2011

Chile: 8,000 protesters march for agricultural reform

Thousands protested in Chile yesterday urging the government for change.
June 07 , 2011

Citrus greening under control in Costa Rica

Costa Rican disease control has halted the spread of HLB, but nurseries are critical of the measures.
June 06 , 2011

World headed for 'permanent' food crisis, says UN rep

An expected 'permanent' food crisis could trigger radical reforms in the international food system, according to UNIDO.
June 06 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports to fall in 2011

Uruguay and Chile's lemon exports will likely fall, but the largest Southern Hemisphere players are forecasting slight rises in 2011.
June 06 , 2011