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Mango peel extracts may combat obesity, Australian study finds

Australian scientists have found the mango peels of two cultivars can inhibit fat cell generation.
May 28 , 2012

NZ govt claims fruit fly prevention success

New Zealand has been confirmed as fruit fly free while routine surveillance will continue.
May 28 , 2012

Shipowners call on Panama Canal bosses to ditch 15% toll hike

Shipowners are up in arms over proposals to increase Panama Canal tolls by 15% this year.
May 28 , 2012

Readypac finding new outlets for fresh cut fruits

Readypac marketing director Tristan Simpson discusses fresh cut fruit and the opportunities of yogurt parfaits.
May 28 , 2012

South African exporters bullish about benefits of weak rand

South Africa's weak rand is giving exporters a good run for their money but may cause long-term cost problems.
May 28 , 2012

SA starts fruit fly winter offensive releasing male sterile insects

South Africa is releasing millions of sterile fruit flies to mate with females in a bid to reduce numbers.
May 25 , 2012

Changes at play for Argentine and Uruguayan blueberries

The Argentine and Uruguayan blueberry industries are looking to new varieties to overcome market challenges.
May 25 , 2012

The Role of Fertilizers, Crop Nutrition and Soil Health in Global Agriculture

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ5OohqO9b4[/youtube]
May 25 , 2012

SA farmers call for 'transparent' land valuations

South African farmers have pressed for a national valuation system and registry of land sales.
May 25 , 2012

Peru to double cherimoya exports next year

Peru aims to expand its cherimoya shipments next year and is working on access issues for a new Asian market.
May 25 , 2012

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