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Australia: Heavy rainfall expected across Queensland coast as cyclone winds down
While Ex-Cyclone Debbie has been reduced to a severe weather system, it is expected to bring high levels of rainfall and some flooding as it makes its way south along the coast of Queensland.
March 28 , 2017
U.S.: Climate change to make farming riskier, University of Illinois study claims
A new University of Illinois study puts climate change predictions in terms that farmers are used to: field working days.
March 28 , 2017
Iberian grower to produce Chilean raspberry varieties following successful trials
Having signed a deal with a Chilean fruit breeder, Masiá Ciscar is now gearing up for the market launch to assess consumer acceptance.
March 28 , 2017
German veggie spending takes a hit after Spanish shortages
However, growers of some crops such as Chinese cabbage and mushrooms were able to benefit from the vegetable scarcity.
March 28 , 2017
U.S.: Claims of collusion with Senator De Leon "baseless and false", says CFFA
Senator Vidak claims there was a cover-up of threats allegedly made by state ALRB nominee Isadore Hall III against a group of farmers.
March 28 , 2017
Peru: Sierra farmers to take far greater share of avocado exports
The Hass avocado industry in a broad geographical region of Peru expects to boost planted hectarage almost six-fold in the coming years.
March 28 , 2017
South Africa: Winter rains will be key for next pome fruit season, says packer
The situation is better this year in Grabouw, but Anton Müller of Kromco emphasizes the Western Cape needs "above average" winter rainfall to optimize grower returns.
March 28 , 2017
Cyclone Debbie: 'If there's crop in the ground, it will be lost', says Growcom rep
As wind gusts of 263km/hr batter Hamilton Island and the cyclone is now starting to make landfall in mainland Australia, concerns are high for potential infrastructure damage and flooding in the horticultural industry around Bowen.
March 27 , 2017
Australia: Cyclone Debbie heading south of key banana regions
The forecast trajectory would mean Category 4 Cyclone Debbie is unlikely to wreak the same havoc on banana crops that Cyclone Yasi caused in 2011.
March 27 , 2017
Low-sugar Aussie fruit let Chilean nectarines shine in Chinese market
Despite the late approval for inaugural market access, a Chilean exporter says the sector has been able to send 100,000 boxes to China this year.
March 27 , 2017
