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Mexican citrus area loses more than half its crop

Poor weather conditions in the State of Mexico have cut lime and orange crops significantly.
March 14 , 2012

Peru's table grape shipments climb but prices stay flat

Peru table grape industry is pleased with growing shipments but disappointed with this season's prices.
March 13 , 2012

Fruit and vegetables boost attractiveness, study shows

Scientists have found that high fruit and vegetable consumption gives people a healthier glow.
March 13 , 2012

Research funding extended to improve avocado reliability

Avocado growers worldwide have clubbed together to resolve the problem of alternate bearing.
March 13 , 2012

Opinion: the need for a better agricultural strategy in Peru

Peruvian Agri Institute director Juan José Gal'Lino discusses national strategy and the mistake of aspirational imitation.
March 12 , 2012

Chile's Summerkiwi cultivar shows sweet promise

Chilean producers are upbeat about their Summerkiwi cultivar expecting to double exports this season.
March 12 , 2012

Brazil to cut pesticide deaths with farmer education campaign

Brazil is to train farmers nationwide on using pesticides safely.
March 12 , 2012

SA gains approval to export to Vietnam again

South African fruit producers eye-up the Far East market, following Vietnam's decision to allow imports again.
March 09 , 2012

NZ kiwifruit orchards to be tested for correct use of Psa-V antibiotics

Extensive tests to check NZ kiwifruit growers use of anti-Psa sprays is to start.
March 09 , 2012

US: New deep red strawberry launched at horticulture show

A new U.S. strawberry cultivar with a deep purple color is to be patented by the end of the year.
March 09 , 2012

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