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Chinese ownership of Australian farmland surges ten-fold
The U.K. and U.S. retain their positions in the list of top 10 nations for foreign ownership, but both have seen strong year-on-year decreases.
October 10 , 2017
24B tons of fertile soil lost every year, says study
A UN representative says land degradation and drought are global challenges "intimately linked" to food security, migration and employment.
October 10 , 2017
Vietnam recognizes Australia's pest-free areas in new cherry import protocol
Fruit from outside these areas will need to undergo irradiation or cold disinfestation.
October 09 , 2017
Peru, Ecuador expect "normal" mango seasons in 2017-18
Ecuador's peak volumes will carry on through December while Peru's harvest will come on more strongly later in the year, peaking in early 2018.
October 09 , 2017
NatureFresh to grow organic peppers using patented Dutch technology
The system is being installed now in Ohio and will be ready for the 2018 growing season.
October 09 , 2017
Peruvian avocado exports up by 30% in 2017
ProHass president Daniel Bustamante discusses promotional campaigns this year in the U.S. and Europe, as well as how the season fared overall.
October 09 , 2017
U.S. watermelon movement, revenues up in 2017
It has been a generally successful year for the industry, although the Florida fall crop is expected to be much lower than normal due to Hurricane Irma.
October 09 , 2017
U.S.: Florida ag damages from Irma estimated at US$2.5B
Losses from citrus alone make up more than a quarter of the total.
October 06 , 2017
Hail hits blueberry production in Argentine region
Blueberry production in Northeastern Argentina looks like it will still be up on last year's figure despite the impacts of hail over the weekend.
October 06 , 2017
Banana packing house burnt down in the Philippines
Suspected communist rebels have reportedly attacked the facility owned by multinational Sumifru.
October 06 , 2017
