Latin America and the Caribbean has a huge opportunity in innovative and sustainable export-driven agriculture. But that path is more difficult for small-scale producers. Small farms, many of them family owned, don't have the funds to invest in the research and development, the equipment and infrastructure, and the information gathering needed to penetrate high value niche food … [Read more...] about A Honey Exporter Reveals the Potential of Innovative Cooperatives
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Blueberries and the Promise of Agricultural Innovation in Latin America
Fifteen years ago, few people would have bet on blueberries as a profitable crop for Peru's northern coast. The region, consisting largely of desert lacked the necessary cold temperatures and a tradition of producing the fruit. But between 2010, when the country exported almost no blueberries to 2020, Peru became a powerhouse in blueberry production and the world's largest … [Read more...] about Blueberries and the Promise of Agricultural Innovation in Latin America