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Amino acid study could reveal citrus greening insights

Amino acid profiles may hold the key to managing plant defenses against citrus greening disease.
January 15 , 2013

South Africa: industry reps fear for future of black farmers

A South African fruit chamber warns an extended strike could push black farmers out of the fruit business.
January 15 , 2013

Oppy expands bell pepper and cucumber sourcing

The Oppenheimer Group will soon become a marketer of around 2 million boxes of sweet bell peppers.
January 15 , 2013

U.K. consumer attitudes study reveals preference for GM labeling

A survey has revealed very little knowledge of GM foods in the U.K.
January 15 , 2013

Washington researchers lead push to improve cranberry management

On a 10-acre bog in the Pacific Northwest, U.S. researchers are dedicated to understanding cranberries.
January 15 , 2013

Opinion: building farms to build communities in the Philippines

Craig Stephen explains how a banana plantation has brought hope to a conflicted Filipino community.
January 14 , 2013

Chilean program bets on pollen aid to raise hazelnut productivity

Chile has been unable to reach the hazelnut yields of other countries, prompting a pollen supplementation plan for the industry.
January 14 , 2013

Argentina closes blueberry season at projected volume

Argentina blueberry output went down slightly but stayed closed to the estimated volume.
January 14 , 2013

Ocean Spray moves into Chilean cranberry market

With the acquisition of Cran Chile, Ocean Spray will produce 12 million lbs. more of dried cranberries a year.
January 14 , 2013

South Africa: labor unrest hits ag ahead of more public hearings

Demonstrations are once again shaking South Africa's fruit industry and sparking public concern.
January 14 , 2013

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