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'Yeti F is just a fertilizer', says NZ kiwifruit grower
New Zealand authorities have allowed for the re-entry of a fertilizer that may improve kiwifruit plant health.
January 29 , 2013
Consumers encouraged to eat "funny fruit" to fight food waste
A U.N. campaign encourages shoppers to reconsider "funny" fruit and help reduce 1.3 billion tons of annual food waste.
January 28 , 2013
North American blueberry production rose slightly in 2012
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has released production statistics for 34 American states and British Columbia.
January 23 , 2013
Mexico pulls out all stops for avocado campaign
Mexican avocado exporters expect record sales at this year's Super Bowl.
January 22 , 2013
A balancing act for South African citrus exporters
The challenge for South African citrus growers this season will be to maintain quality expectations under strict export standards.
January 22 , 2013
There are no 'normal years' for Chilean blueberries
This year's bizarre weather is a sign Chile needs to harness protection tools and improve the supply chain for blueberries to thrive.
January 22 , 2013
Uruguay and U.S. close to citrus trade agreement
After a decade of negotiations, Uruguayan citrus could soon be on its way to U.S. consumers.
January 18 , 2013
Uncertainty remains over Brazilian 2013-14 citrus crop
Expectations for Brazil's 2013-14 citrus deal are unclear, but growers believe higher profitability is likely.
January 18 , 2013
Chilean exporters rise to new standards after fruit fly detection
Fruit fly detection in Valparaiso could mean greater costs down the road for Chilean exporters.
January 18 , 2013
Opinion: biotechnology, a development pathway for agriculture
IICA's Pedro J Rocha explains why all farmers are biotechnologists by nature and can benefit from scientific advances.
January 17 , 2013
