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Grape packing finished in South Africa

South Africa's Orange River region recorded the sharpest fall in grape production volumes this season.
May 26 , 2011

Argentina to promote blueberry reliability for U.S. and Europe

The Argentinean Blueberry Committee has launched its strategic plan for 2011.
May 25 , 2011

Kenyan politicians propose macadamia export ban

Five Kenyan MPs have called for protection of the macadamia industry from Chinese investors.
May 25 , 2011

Dominican Republic: fumigators furious over fuel permits

Fumigators in the Dominican Republic have warned new laws are delaying crop treatment.
May 25 , 2011

Costa Rica: pineapple growers blamed for eco degradation

A Costan Rican tribunal has accused pineapple growers of degrading a protected wildlife refuge.
May 25 , 2011

Chile apple harvest finishes

Chile's apple growers have recorded a 4% rise in production this year.
May 24 , 2011

Camposol leads Peruvian ag exports

Peruvian horticultural company Camposol has staked its claim as the country's largest ag exporter with a 43.85% rise in exports in Q1.
May 24 , 2011

Mozambique survey reveals high proportion of coconuts, cashews

A Mozambique farming survey has shown a high percentage of coconut and cashew plantations, while sesame was the dominant cash crop.
May 24 , 2011

SA grapefruit mimics 2009 crop

South Africa's grapefruit are slightly smaller than in 2010, with a similar situation expected for Valencia oranges.
May 24 , 2011

Financial woes worsen for Mendoza growers

Mendoza's growers have produced less but with higher costs this season.
May 24 , 2011