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U.K. Environmental Audit calls for neonicotinoid ban
U.K. politicians have called for a ban on three pesticides with concerns over impacts on pollinators.
April 08 , 2013
Fruit Fanatic: hunting for rare trees in Puerto Rico
Rolf Blancke tells of expats in Puerto Rico with rich and colorful rare fruit collections.
April 08 , 2013
Chilean president claims national strikes are over
Chilean president Sebastian Piñera said port strikes were over today, but a union representative thought otherwise.
April 07 , 2013
Chile: agreement puts Angamos strikes to a close
Chile's national port situation is still unclear despite workers in Angamos reaching an agreement with operator Ultraport.
April 06 , 2013
International unions put weight behind Thai fruit case
The ITUC has called on the Thai prime minister to drop charges brought against a British human right lawyer by a fruit processor.
April 05 , 2013
U.S. senator admits compromise in passing Monsanto Protection Act
Barbara Mikulski has expressed regret over a law that prevents government action against GM crops even if they are proven to be hazardous.
April 05 , 2013
Honeycrisp apples prove power of consumer push
Honeycrisp apples may create heachaches across the supply chain but the variety has shown to pay off.
April 05 , 2013
Opinion: harvest mechanization far away but not distant
Arturo Calderón discusses advances in mechanical harvester development, shifting away from expensive prototypes.
April 05 , 2013
Australia: Tasmanian cherry crop hit record in 2012-13
A good growing season and less Chilean competition helped boost Australian cherries in 2012-13.
April 05 , 2013
Arsonists attack customs offices at key Chilean port
Molotov cocktails were thrown into Chilean customs offices yesterday.
April 05 , 2013
