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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
U.S.: Shanley Farms to roll out fresh Goji berry high-end retail program
A company that has pioneered finger limes in the U.S. is now trying it hand with a fresh version of one of the trendier health foods around today - the Goji berry.
March 27 , 2017
Australian grower pioneers automatic retractable roof for new cherry plantings
The 'Rolls-Royce of systems' may involve a large investment, but Tim Reid is hopeful that by protecting the crop from weather factors and allowing for market entry at the end of the season it will soon start to pay for itself.
March 27 , 2017
Sharp rise anticipated for Guatemalan mango exports in 2017
Production is expected to rebound by at least a quarter to 2014 levels, as rainfall last year relieved growers of drought conditions.
March 27 , 2017
South Africa: Produce market agents raided in “price-fixing” cartel investigation
The country's competition watchdog is looking into “suspected collusion” at locations including Joburg Market and Tshwane Market.
March 24 , 2017
Chilean cherry season wraps up with a 13% boost to exports
The head of the cherry industry expects production to shoot up to 150,000MT in the coming years.
March 24 , 2017
South Africa: Macadexit could bring "new opportunities" for Subtrop
Macadamia association SAMAC has set up an "evolution committee" to draft proposals on a new structure and what levy increases will be in store when the group pulls away from Subtrop.
March 24 , 2017
U.S.: Researcher sees potential for Oregon table grape industry growth
A researcher doesn't expect Oregon to compete with California at a high level, but says table grapes could be a "good addition to the local fruit market."
March 24 , 2017
