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Colombia's farmers pessimistic on 2011 business outlook
Colombia's farming businesses have a negative outlook for 2011 despite attractive prices, a recent survey has shown.
February 21 , 2011
South Africa's fruit prices rise with exports
Statistics SA has released data showing fruit prices rose 7.1% last month, while another study showed citrus exports have risen 12%.
February 21 , 2011
Colombia's truck drivers lift strikes
Colombia's 15-day truck driver strike has come to a close as the government reached a breakthrough deal with the union.
February 18 , 2011
Uruguay pushes for Iran trade alliance
Uruguay has sent a delegation to Iran to negotiate agricultural trade and develop scientific research partnerships.
February 18 , 2011
Australia tops organic farmland list
Recent figures show global organic farming practices are increasing, with Oceania, Europe and Latin America listed as the largest producers.
February 18 , 2011
Australian PM announces apple war ceasefire with NZ
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces an end to the New Zealand apple war, as the first overseas leader to addres the NZ parliament.
February 17 , 2011
Colombia and China discuss US$7.6B Pacific-Atlantic railway line
Colombia will aim to become a stronger regional trade power in the Americas, as Chinese investors flock to the country with infrastructure development proposals.
February 16 , 2011
Australia's apple growers seek $40M to detect disease
An Australian lobby group has called on the senate to provide $40 million in funding for the detection of fireblight disease which could be introduced with New Zealand imports.
February 15 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere apple and pear exports to rise in 2011
European and U.S. apple and pear stocks might be falling but the Southern Hemisphere is expected to make up part of the gap this year, with a 5% rise in exports forecast by industry association WAPA.
February 15 , 2011
Colombia and Ecuador hit by U.S. tariffs
A U.S. Congress decision not to extend a free trade agreement with Colombia and Ecuador will have significant effects on the countries' fruit export industries.
February 15 , 2011
