Posts Tagged Weather

Strawberry losses ‘very high’ for Organic Fruits Chile

November 15th, 2012

Chile’s biggest organic strawberry and raspberry exporter is facing heavy losses from rain damage.

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Unseasonal rain gives boost to Chilean crops

October 23rd, 2012

Heavy weekend rain was welcomed in Chile, even though it came out of season.

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Opinion: peeling away hyped-up apple expectations

August 20th, 2012

Weather troubles have fueled hopes for strong apple returns, but could a lack of promotions cut expectations?

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Uruguayan government declares citrus emergency

August 7th, 2012

Uruguayan authorities are in the final stages of preparing an assistance package for growers affected by frosts.

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Chilean growers gear up for El Niño

July 23rd, 2012

El Niño may bring intense rain events in Chile, along with higher temperature variability in the north.

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Agricultural emergency declared in northeast Argentina

June 26th, 2012

The Entre Rios citrus industry is suffering, with a state of emergency declared.

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El Niño could drive down Peruvian fruit production in late 2012

June 26th, 2012

Peru’s agricultural union has warned production cuts are likely in summer due to weather phenomenon El Niño.

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Chilean project aims to improve plant resistance to extreme weather

June 14th, 2012

Chilean researchers are developing an antioxidant product to improve fruit resistance to cold spells.

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Wet and cold weather favors lime production in Mexican region

February 16th, 2012

It is hoped recent weather in Mexico’s Tierra Caliente will prevent the spread of citrus greening disease.

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2,000 hectares of bananas under water in Ecuador

February 2nd, 2012

Ecuadorian banana growers have called on the government to provide more flood prevention infrastructure.

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