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Peru’s exports to U.S. approaching pre-economic crisis levels
U.S.-Peru trade agreements led to increase, USDA, Peruvian association say
February 04 , 2011
Panama’s food exports fall for second consecutive year
Melons and watermelons are among the products most affected, a government report says
February 04 , 2011
Chile’s grape harvest delayed by lower spring temperatures
Cooler weather slowed maturation of Chile's grapes in 2010, study shows.
February 03 , 2011
Argentine province offers zero-interest loans to farmers
Mendoza provincial government in Argentina has offered zero interest loans to support plum, apple and pear farmers.
February 03 , 2011
New Zealand discovers beetles in kiwi shipment from Italy
The fruit, which has been fumigated, is unlikely to spread vine-killing disease PSA
February 02 , 2011
Australia’s banana industry to be battered by Cyclone Yasi
Australia's banana industry to be hit harder by Cyclone Yasi than Cyclone Larry in 2006, says Queensland premier Anna Bligh
February 02 , 2011
Berkeley professor hails agroecology success for Chile apple project
Chilean professor says there is 'no other way' for farmers but to go down the path of 'agroecology'
February 02 , 2011
Indonesia's US$4.53B agricultural export industry imperiled by climate change
Indonesian minister expects climate change and extreme weather to cause troubles for the country's $4.53 billion agricultural export industry.
February 01 , 2011
Argentina creates HLB-prevention program
Measures to protect industry include border control, grower education
February 01 , 2011
Panama aims to become top sterile fruit fly producer
The new venture would aim to eradicate the destructive Mediterranean fruit fly
January 31 , 2011
