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Costa Rican pineapple farms contaminating water, study shows

Pesticides from pineapple farms have polluted rivers and streams in the Costa Rican province of Limon.
June 16 , 2011

Agricultural emergency declared in Argentine Patagonia

Farmers in Argentine Patagonia will meet with disaster management authorities today after severe ash cloud damages.
June 14 , 2011

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

China opens up for Chilean blueberries

Chinese authorities have given phytosanitary approval for Chilean blueberries.
June 10 , 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