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Southern Hemisphere apple and pear exports to rise in 2011
European and U.S. apple and pear stocks might be falling but the Southern Hemisphere is expected to make up part of the gap this year, with a 5% rise in exports forecast by industry association WAPA.
February 15 , 2011
Colombia and Ecuador hit by U.S. tariffs
A U.S. Congress decision not to extend a free trade agreement with Colombia and Ecuador will have significant effects on the countries' fruit export industries.
February 15 , 2011
Mexico's agriculture industry could lose $US3.7B from cold snap
Mexico's cold snap has destroyed around US$3.7 billion worth of agricultural crops, according to the country's National Rural Confederation (CNC).
February 15 , 2011
Chile reaches 80% of blueberry export targets
Chile blueberry exports were slightly higher in week 5 than expected, as the season reached 80% of its export forecasts.
February 14 , 2011
New Zealand cherry volumes 50% lower than expected
Summer rains have slashed New Zealand cherry harvest expectations in half, but record export volumes are still likely.
February 11 , 2011
U.S. importers' association assures ‘steady’ Mexican fresh produce supply
Low temperatures have damaged Mexican crops but U.S. importer assures buyers supply will be available.
February 11 , 2011
Argentine province gives farmers subsidies after strikes
Argentine province issues US$1.96 million in cheques, with more to come as a result of resolutions from last month's fruit industry strikes.
February 09 , 2011
Trans-Andean tunnel to pump water to Peru’s farmers
A 20km water tunnel in Peru has the potential to boost 38,000 hectares of new agricultural land.
February 09 , 2011
Peru hopeful U.S. will lift quarantine restrictions
The USDA is currently investigating the potential lifting of quarantine barriers for Peruvian fruits such as figs, prickly pears, papayas, passion fruit and custard apples.
February 08 , 2011
New hope for Australia's bananas after Cyclone Yasi
Despite losing 75% of crops the Australian banana industry will likely only lose half its value in the wake of Cyclone Yasi
February 08 , 2011
