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Peru's fruit, vegetable exports to top $1.8 billion in 2010
Fruit alone will be up 38%, led by table grapes
September 27 , 2010
Study: Nearly half of Chile’s land shows erosion
The damage could hurt Chile's efforts to become a world agricultural power, report says.
September 27 , 2010
Southern Hemisphere table grape exports estimated to rise 12% in 2010-11
Exports will reach 1.4 million tons, assuming no weather problems, according to delivery estimates from iQonsulting. Shipments from Peru will post the biggest increase in the region, about 30% compared with last year.
September 27 , 2010
Florida Citrus production down 16% in 2009-10 season
Citrus production in the state of Florida reached 159.3 million boxes in the 2009-10 season, a 16% drop compared with the previous year.
September 24 , 2010
Falling U.S. dollar worries Chilean exporters
Exporters group seeks government action, but President Sebastián Piñera says exchange rate is normal.
September 24 , 2010
New Zealand storms damage avocado crop
More than a week of storms wreaked havoc across the country, causing trouble for growers in all agricultural sectors. Higher elevations saw snow, while lower land experienced rain and high winds
September 24 , 2010
California table grape stock up 22% in September 2010
The stock of California table grapes totaled 8 million cartons as of September 15, 2010, up 22% compared with the previous year.
September 24 , 2010
Peruvian organic production to grow 15% in 2010
The production of organic crops in Peru will grow 15% during 2010
September 23 , 2010
Chilean fruit exports rise 3.5% in 2009-10 season
A big rise in shipments of citrus, blueberries and apples is offset by a sharp decline in avocado exports.
September 23 , 2010
Chile, California sign ag-cooperation memo
Government officials from Chile and the state of California have signed a memorandum to increase research and trade cooperation between agricultural institutions
September 23 , 2010
