The Asoex Fruit Technology Consortium is making progress in obtaining its first 3 varieties of grapes, 100% developed in Chile. “Our Consortium has been working for approximately 14 years in the development of new fruit […]
SANTIAGO – Four South American countries joined forces this week in a bid to combat illegal fishing by huge Chinese fleets off their coasts. Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru threatened measures “to prevent, discourage and […]
By Pierre Ferrari and Cory Gilman LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – There has been far less social progress in the United States in the last 155 years than many people would like to believe. In 2020, […]
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS – The multi-dimensional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in Latin America could lead to a “hunger pandemic” if not addressed with urgency. Norha Restrepo, communications officer at the World Food […]
The projects will take place in Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay and will be implemented by FAO. SANTIAGO – The Global Environment Facility (GEF) on Thursday approved more than USD$27 million for projects to […]
SANTIAGO – This year marks the 25th edition of the Catad’Or Wine Awards, and for the first time in its long history, the concourse will take place during the month of October. Catad’Or Wine Awards […]
Peruvian nationals, who came to neighbouring Chile in search of work, have found themselves in a very difficult situation due to the coronavirus crisis. The majority of them, who worked as housekeepers, lost their jobs […]
SANTIAGO – China has opened its markets to receive all citrus fruits from Chile, the country’s Minister of Agriculture announced this week. It came after China’s general administration of customs (GAC) issued the protocol on […]
SANTIAGO – The Chilean government has declared an agricultural emergency in many areas to try to fast-track a series of relief measures for farmers, including provision of drinking water and medicine for animals. Central Chile […]
SANTIAGO/OSLO – Chile has become the first Latin American nation to sign Norway’s declaration against illegal fishing, the Norwegian government has announced. “Norway has initiated an international declaration against fishing crime and I am pleased […]
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