Category Archives: Chilean Farms

Do biofuels have a sustainable future?

Posted on 26/04/2012 by Alejandro J. del Corro

On paper it seems like an ideal solution. Plant crops, turn them into energy and displace some fossil fuels in the process. The reality is not nearly as straightforward. By John Parnell @rtcc.org Energy crops, as they are broadly termed, … Continue reading →

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Brazil approves Chilean avocado imports

Posted on 25/04/2012 by Pablo Forti

Brazil is set to allow the import of Chilean avocados that have been cleaned and certified free of pests and disease, the government’s Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Department (SEAPA) announced. The fruit must be washed, brushed, polished, and be free … Continue reading →

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Uruguay: Pta. Ballena, Montoya y José Ignacio, atractivo para quienes buscan lotes.

Posted on 24/04/2012 by Miguel Domenech

                La oferta de lotes también contempla las Villas Náuticas, barrios privados con la característica principal de contar entre sus componentes con grandes espacios de agua (mar, lagos, ríos, lagunas artificiales), y con … Continue reading →

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Chile winemaker Concha y Toro will invest $60 million during 2012

Posted on 24/04/2012 by GTSA

Chile’s winemaker Concha y Toro will invest $60 million into its own business during 2012, chairman Alfonso Larrain told reporters. Concha y Toro, one of the world’s biggest wine exporters, is focusing its business strategy on premium wines to offset … Continue reading →

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Pig health project moves forward in Chile

Posted on 20/04/2012 by GTSA

An experiment to compartmentalise pigs in Chile to ensure high biosecurity and health has been approved by the World Organisation for Animal Health. The experiment to ensure a high health zone for pigs was run by the Chilean department of … Continue reading →

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USDA approves systems approach for Chilean pomegranates

Posted on 19/04/2012 by Pablo Forti

While delaying a decision on Chilean fresh figs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved expanded access for Chilean fresh pomegranates. Beginning May 17, Chilean fresh pomegranates can enter the U.S. under a “systems” approach to reduce the threat of … Continue reading →

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Asian investment boom seen in Latin America

Posted on 19/04/2012 by GTSA

Selling soybeans, iron and copper ore and other commodities to Asian countries has transformed Latin America over the past decade, stabilizing economies despite worldwide crises and lifting tens of millions of people into the middle class. Now, say officials from … Continue reading →

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Wine and microalgae, joined in an innovative project in Chile

Posted on 19/04/2012 by Pablo Forti

Aeon Biogroup firm is developing an innovative project in Chile to use carbon dioxide (CO2) generated during the fermentation of wine for farming spirulina (Arthrospiraplatensis), a nutrient-rich microalgae. By Analia Murias @fis.com Spirulina has a lot of protein, antioxidants (beta … Continue reading →

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América del Sur representará 30% de la producción mundial agrícola en 2050

Posted on 17/04/2012 by GTSA

La creciente demanda de alimentos constituye un tema global y que exige políticas no sólo de los países desarrollados. Según estimaciones de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU), la población mundial aumentará de los actuales 6,8 millones a 8,9 millones … Continue reading →

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Chile’s hazelnut boom

Posted on 17/04/2012 by Pablo Forti

Chile’s 2011 hazelnut exports may only be less than 1% of world leader Turkey’s total annual production, but the South American country is looking to find opportunities with the crop in global markets. At www.freshfruitportal.com we speak with Grupo Hijuelas … Continue reading →

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