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Chile: SAN urges immediate assistance for stranded farmers
Chile's National Agricultural Society (SAN) says the severe flooding has left many stranded without water for days, as produce companies use private helicopters to rescue those in need.
March 27 , 2015
First South African apples take off for Chinese market
The South African Apple and Pear Producers’ Association (SAAPPA) is "over the moon" about the opening of the Chinese market.
March 27 , 2015
Mexico: New avocado export system better serves industry, says APEAM
APEAM is pleased that no sanctions or penalties were posed in a recent competition authority decision.
March 27 , 2015
Spain: AVA-ASAJA proposes converting 10,000ha of citrus production
An industry head in Valencia unveils plans to prevent the sector becoming "a shadow of its former self".
March 27 , 2015
U.K.: Scientist says govt drew wrong conclusion from neonicotinoids study
A biology professor reportedly says the U.K.'s position on a type of pesticide "doesn’t add up".
March 27 , 2015
Indonesia: Fresh Grow to launch 'King Tomato' range after positive trial
Fresh Grow says 'lower-cost and unmatched quality beat-out less fresh, higher-costing imports.'
March 27 , 2015
South Africa: Eastern Cape citrus sector receives funding to boost exports
Some US$1.8 million of funding will reportedly help an area of the Eastern Cape reach the EU market.
March 27 , 2015
U.S.: Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers expect NZ Honeycrisps in May
A large Washington State apple supplier says the specific New Zealand region where Honeycrisp apples are grown brings on an 'amazing color.'
March 27 , 2015
Indian vineyard offers lifeline to local farmers hit by hail
An Indian wine producer is using the recent severe hail storms as an opportunity not only to boost its economy port production but also to help table grape growers facing major financial losses.
March 27 , 2015
NZ: Scales Corp profits pip IPO forecast for 2014
The parent company of Mr Apple has exceeded expectations in its first annual result announcement to the NZX.
March 26 , 2015
