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    • Urgent create the genetic map of american chily pepper

    Although Bolivia, and Mexico share the center of origin of chili and there are sixteen endemic species in South America, Asian countries account for over 60% of world production.

    Seed, only essential factor for the crop production

    The plant breeder industry invests around 20% of its turnover in R & D. Get a new variety involves an investment of up to 3 million euros. Industrial property protection means the results of the work of breeders, thus sustaining improvement programs and development of varieties.

    EU: Hops, a crop with export opportunities

    Following bad weather conditions last year that have severely affected the harvest of hops in the EU, one of the main areas of work of the president of the working group "Hops" of farmers and agricultural cooperatives COPA-COGECA, Bernard Ingwiller will improve yields and creating export opportunities.

    Brazil: Record of grain harvest again

    The Latin American country will produce 210 million tons of grain in the 2015-2016 period. In the previous period (2014-2015) Brazil set a new record with 209.5 million grains. Soybeans will again its flagship product.

    Peru returns to the International Coffee Organization

    Already has made official the re-entry of Peru to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), a forum that brings together leading grain producing nations in the world. It is the ninth largest exporter of the grain. After more than 20 years, the return has great significance for the country therefore represents the potential to boost the sector's competitiveness, as the major platform for discussion and cooperation that constitute this organization.

    Mexico is committed to sustainable cocoa production

    SAGARPA has encouraged the participation of academic and research centers, through the National Service of Seed Inspection and Certification (SNICS) to monitor the compliance of laws on seeds and plant varieties. Cocoa Processing Plant Mexican Business Trade Exchange (IMCO) is now operational. At the same time, Mexico is promoting green growth to preserve the natural heritage and generate wealth, competitiveness and employment.

    Quinoa: the food of the future surface in Chile wins

    Quinoa crop is being appreciated worldwide thanks to its qualities for improving nutrition and food security. Quinoa is considered the food of the future, quinoa opens a great opportunity for rural communities in the region of Coquimbo (Chile).

    Cassava: a development alternative for small agribusiness

    A meeting supported by IICA, the European Union and the Presidential Agency for International Cooperation of Colombia allowed technicians linked to the promotion of this crop marketing other ways that could strengthen markets.

    Peru: Organic quinoa Puno and Junin Golden pineapple have their own brand

    With the use of the collective trademark of the organic quinoa, "Aynok'a" more than 800 producers from seven organizations in the Puno region, who exported about 400 tons to Europe and the United States will benefit, while the use of the mark "Tibana" benefit the "Piñeros Pangoa Vraem Association", which involves more than 80 producers pangoa district, province of Satipo (Junin), which exported 120 tons mainly Chile and the United States. Both brands positioning allow the export of both products, according to the MINCETUR.

    The Piquillo peppers from Lodosa, canned excellence

    The piquillo pepper is a local variety of Navarra, belonging to the Solanaceae brought from South America. The Lodosa, specifically, is an ecotype of the statutory range. The harvest season runs from mid-September to November. In order to respect the fruit is picked by hand and weekly, to minimize damage and ensure that only those who are at their best pass process.