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Colombia to protect glyphosate use in agriculture
While glyphosate will no longer be used to eradicate illegal crops, regulations will be established to control its use for agricultural purposes.
May 20 , 2015
Australia: Mareeba TR4 result overturned
A North Queensland farm has been declared as free of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV, but consultancy Deloitte has been appointed to review banana disease testing practices.
May 20 , 2015
Brazil: Low apple prices push Renar into the red in Q1
A Brazilian apple company is yet to recover from last year's price falls, with a loss recorded for the first quarter of 2015.
May 20 , 2015
U.S. mango import volumes up by a fifth
The National Mango Board has urged retailers to act quickly to shift weekly shipments in excess of four million boxes.
May 20 , 2015
Israel gears up for early grape harvest
'Low returns' and 'political issues' were two reasons given why Israeli grape exports have decreased significantly over recent years.
May 20 , 2015
Brazil sets date to lift Argentine pome fruit ban
Brazil plans to reopen the market to Argentine apples, pears and quince this season, but not as soon as its neighbors would like.
May 19 , 2015
U.K.: Mango on the menu at No. 10 Downing Street
A British MP has delivered a box of Alphonso mangoes to the Prime Minister in appreciation for his help in lifting the Indian import ban.
May 19 , 2015
Weather, exchange rates favor strong China-bound export deal for Aussie citrus
Australian citrus growers are upbeat for the season ahead with the first shipments set to arrive in mid-June.
May 19 , 2015
Chile: Copiapo grape exporters aim to surpass 10 million boxes next season
Northern Chilean grape growers are working at full tilt to recover productivity in the wake of flood damages.
May 19 , 2015
Higher yields and demand to lift British strawberry season
Although the British strawberry deal has started 10 days later than last year, expectations are high for a strong campaign.
May 19 , 2015
