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FAO calls for global response to deadly banana disease

The UN's FAO and its partners plan to launch a new program to stop the spread of Fusarium wilt disease.
December 24 , 2014

Kalettes 'slow to take off' in U.S. despite widespread interest

A U.S. Kalette producer says it has been hard to work out the best growing methods for the new product.
December 24 , 2014

U.K.: Supermarkets support English apple growers through higher prices

Although prices are still depressed, British supermarkets have helped to relieve the 'tough times' the English apple industry is going through as a result of the Russian ban.
December 24 , 2014

María Pinto farm, Chile

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December 24 , 2014

U.S.: Pacific Maritime Association requests federal mediation in port talks

The entity representing West Coast port employers says outside help is needed to reach a contract agreement.
December 24 , 2014

Spain: AVA-ASAJA laments rough year for Valencian agriculture

The agricultural year of 2014 has been described as an 'unmitigated disaster' for Valencian growers.
December 23 , 2014

Olmos: Inside northern Peru’s gigantic precedent for large-scale irrigation

A grape and blueberry grower says Peru's Olmos Irrigation Project is like an easy-access "agricultural condominium".
December 23 , 2014

Olmos Irrigation Project

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December 23 , 2014

Crimson Seedless grape harvest to start in South Africa

Thompson Seedless harvests are wrapping up in early-growing northern parts of South Africa but red varieties are still going strong.
December 23 , 2014

Design released for US$3M South Australian sterile fruit fly facility

South Australia has moved one step closer to building a landmark facility designed to fight Queensland fruit fly.
December 23 , 2014