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Colombian banana production hit unlikely to impact exports, says Augura

The Colombian Banana Growers Association says banana exports are on track despite flooding in the Magdalena region.
February 22 , 2012

Big leap for Mexican fruit exports in 2011

Mexico's fruit exports have shown strong growth of nearly 19% with avocados as the top performer.
February 21 , 2012

SA: farming community testifies in court case over mining rights

SA Agri involved in a pivotal court case in South African to decide who should have a say in granting mining rights.
February 21 , 2012

Maersk Line cuts Asia-Europe trade capacity

Shipping company Maersk Line has decided to remove 9% of its shipping capacity operating in Europe-Asia trade.
February 21 , 2012

South African table grape exports up 20%

South Africa has significantly boosted its grape exports to Europe.
February 20 , 2012

NZ: 'stormy' growers meeting confronts kiwifruit disease issues

An NZ kiwifruit growers meeting yesterday focused on Psa-V disease, agricultural emergency, compensation and marketer Zespri.
February 17 , 2012

Wet and cold weather favors lime production in Mexican region

It is hoped recent weather in Mexico's Tierra Caliente will prevent the spread of citrus greening disease.
February 16 , 2012

Chile: shipper CSAV records US$1.24B loss for 2011

Chilean shipper CSAV has cited oversupply as one of the reasons for its poor financial results in 2011.
February 15 , 2012

NZ: Zespri 'appears open' to one year Enza Gold export trial

Turners & Growers is optimistic for Enza Gold kiwifruit exports after a recent positive meeting with Zespri.
February 14 , 2012

GM crop hectares rose 8% in 2011

An ISAAA study found GM crop plantation area rose by 12 million hectares last year.
February 13 , 2012

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