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U.S: Chinese importers to visit Washington apple country
Buyers from several major Chinese cities are due to visit orchards and packhouses in Wenatchee and Yakima.
October 05 , 2015
Australia: Fenthion ban to come into effect
A Fruit Fly Action Group representative has labeled Australia’s regulatory system for agricultural chemicals a 'complete failure'.
October 05 , 2015
China: Typhoons and HLB widen Asian Citrus loss
China's leading orange producer removed more than 300,000 trees this year which were hit by citrus greening disease.
October 02 , 2015
Zambia green lights BayWa and Barloworld JV
German and South African multinationals hope to boost productivity on Zambian farms through a joint agricultural equipment venture.
October 02 , 2015
U.S.: Salmonella cucumber outbreak sickens more people
The U.S. outbreak of salmonella linked to imported Mexican cucumbers has now left three people dead.
October 02 , 2015
Australia: Native Kimberley superfruit to hit the global stage
After trial a gubinge plantation went in the ground in an Aboriginal community a decade ago, the operation is set to be greatly expanded.
October 02 , 2015
Ghana halts EU-bound vegetable exports to 'safeguard future'
In a bid to avoid an official trade ban from the EU due to pest contamination, Ghana is suspending vegetable shipments until further notice.
October 02 , 2015
BelOrta signals start of sprout season
European demand is rising for Brussels sprouts thanks to the vegetable's superfood qualities.
October 01 , 2015
South African avocado access for U.S., Japan 'not too far off'
Derek Donkin believes South Africa could soon have a year-round supply of avocados, but does not expect exports to be spread over all 12-months.
October 01 , 2015
Costa Rica: Chinese market access could spur industry growth, says CANAPEP
Having waited almost a year for market access since a delegation visited the country, Costa Rica can finally ship pineapples to China.
October 01 , 2015
