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Chile: Some northern growers could lose crops 'in a month' without irrigation
ASOEX has urged immediate efforts to restore the irrigation network in an area recently hit hard by flooding.
April 06 , 2015
Nanotech research could bring range of farmer-friendly products to market
An international project aims to improve the shelf life of fruit through an easily accessible nanotech formula.
April 03 , 2015
China: Understaffed AQSIQ leads to sluggish produce import access approvals
During PMA Fresh Connections: China, Feng Chunguang shared some lesser known facts about the country's quarantine agency.
April 03 , 2015
California water measures 'acknowledge seriousness of drought', says WG
Western Growers' Tom Nassif says he is pleased the 'plight' of Californian farmers has been highlighted in Governor Brown's unprecedented statewide water reduction measures.
April 03 , 2015
Peru: 'Exporter of the Year' award makes us hungry for more, says Coexa
The head of Peruvian grower and shipper Coexa has been given a prestigious prize by the national Exporters' Association (ADEX) for the second time in 25 years.
April 03 , 2015
U.S.: Union negotiations off the table for Sakuma Brothers Farms
Berry grower Sakuma Brothers has questioned the legitimacy of a union calling for a boycott against its products, describing demands as "unreasonable".
April 03 , 2015
Pesticide residue levels linked to sperm count, U.S. study finds
A U.S. study has shown men's fertility could be harmed by eating produce with higher pesticide residue levels.
April 02 , 2015
Driscoll's CEO steps down after 15-year tenure
Driscoll's former president and COO Kevin Murphy has been given a more senior role at the berry company.
April 02 , 2015
Australia: Exchange rate to boost Asian pome fruit campaign, says APAL
Australia's pome fruit grower body says greatly improved orchard practices have led to roughly 15% more class 1 fruit than 2014.
April 02 , 2015
Peru's piquillo pepper exports skyrocket in 2015
From Spain to the U.S. to Australia, Peru's piquillo pepper industry is finding growth opportunities in the gourmet food segment.
April 02 , 2015
