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Seawater greenhouses turning the tide of desertification

A greenhouse idea utilizing seawater has made its mark in several dry and arid countries, with more projects slated.
April 09 , 2012

SH to pump more citrus in the system in 2012

The Southern Hemisphere is set to export 64,368MT more oranges, mandarins and lemons than in 2011.
April 09 , 2012

NZ: 'Let's bury the hatchet', new T&G CEO tells Zespri

NZ companies Turners & Growers and Zespri were expected to meet today to try and resolve their differences.
April 05 , 2012

Spanish U.K. persimmon shipments hit record levels

U.K. shoppers have shown a taste for exotic fruits following impressive sales of Spanish persimmons.
April 05 , 2012

NZ: T&G announces management shake-up

NZ fruit company Turners & Growers' new CEO has experience in the irrigation, seafood and forestry industries.
April 04 , 2012

South African apple exports forecast to rise 4.4%

South African apple exports are expected to increase this season while prices remain flat.
April 03 , 2012

Peruvian mandarin harvest kicks off

A Dutch importer is upbeat about mandarin markets for Peru and South Africa despite last year's Argentine 'disaster'.
April 02 , 2012

Australia forecasts lower citrus volumes, but better sizes

Australian growers are upbeat about the upcoming citrus season with good quality fruit predicted.
April 02 , 2012

U.S.: GM citrus trees show HLB disease resistance

HLB disease puts the world's citrus industry under threat, but could immune GM trees be the answer?
April 02 , 2012

Tough season for South Australian stonefruit growers

Stonefruit producers in South Australia have faced difficult economic conditions and an oversupply of fruit.
March 30 , 2012

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