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Brazilian prosecutors against aerial spraying in northeast plateau

Several Brazilian fruit companies will be affected by a suspension of aerial spraying in the country's northeast.
July 08 , 2011

Competition sours Argentina's lemon export volumes

Argentina's lemon producers are holding back potential exports due to strong competition in destination markets.
July 07 , 2011

Higher rainfall expected for Greater African Horn

The Greater Horn of Africa could be in for higher rainfall amid a drought that has caused serious problems for food security.
July 07 , 2011

Seven millenia, same bananas

A study has shown bananas have rarely cross-bred in the last 7,000 years.
July 07 , 2011

Pests and rain hit Honduran banana crops

Black Sigatoka disease and poor weather conditions led to a fall in Honduran banana production in April.
July 07 , 2011

Chile's fruit exports rise 13% in early 2011

Chile's Office of Agriculture Studies and Policy (ODEPA) gives an export breakdown of different fruit species in the first five months of 2011.
July 07 , 2011

Sustainability in New Zealand apple production

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July 06 , 2011

Market Pulse week 26 — 2011

Scarce pomegranate inventory led to a difficult situation for North American and European importers in week 26.
July 06 , 2011

Uptick expected for Chilean avocadoes in 2011-12

Chile's avocado outlook is looking good this year with higher prices in the U.S. and more fruit on trees.
July 06 , 2011

New nutrition labels for Argentine pears

Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology has created a new nutritonal labelling scheme for Williams pears, in a bid to promote consumption and ensure quality.
July 06 , 2011

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