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Colombia makes first steps toward Chinese avocado market access
A Chinese delegation may visit Colombia by the end of the year to carry out an initial pest risk analysis for avocado imports.
July 01 , 2016
Argentine satellites to aid horticultural industry
Argentina's space agency says two microwave satellites to be launched in 2017 will help fruit and vegetable growers make key decisions.
July 01 , 2016
Australia: ABGC in landmark banana farm purchase to control TR4
Australia's banana grower association says the government will fund one-third of the purchase of the TR4-infected plantation, while producers will be asked to pay the rest.
July 01 , 2016
Indian trade group warns of Brexit risks to global economy
India's Associated Chambers of Commerce has warned against complacency following the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU.
July 01 , 2016
China: Dongfang purchases new farms for US$60M
China's second-largest citrus harvester says the aquisition of 1,200 hectares of plantations should increase revenues this year by US$4.5 million.
July 01 , 2016
Australian cherry exports soar
Australian cherry shipments to China and Hong Kong rose significantly last season, while exports resumed to the U.S. and Canada.
June 30 , 2016
North American blueberry production to grow 25% in four years
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says import access for fresh fruit to the Chinese market may only be a couple of years away.
June 30 , 2016
Monsanto criticizes glyphosate debate as EU extends license
The European Commission has extended glyphosate's authorization for another 18 months, but Monsanto has hit back at member states' 'self-interest' in the debate.
June 30 , 2016
California sitting on more groundwater than thought, says Stanford study
While one researcher says there is 'definitely' enough extra groundwater to make a difference for California's farmers, other scientists have contested the findings.
June 30 , 2016
Frosts take large bite out of Czech fruit production estimates
Late frosts that hit the Czech Republic in April have shaved almost a quarter off production estimates for the country's largest fruit commodity.
June 30 , 2016
