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Australia: Queensland horticultural traineeships gain recognition
Traineeships for Production Horticulture in Queensland at a Certificate II and III level have been officially recognised by the Australian Qualification Framework. The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), peak horticulture body Growcom and local growers associations such as the Bowen and Gumlu District Growers Association have worked together to have the skills […]
March 21 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 11 - 2012
Nectarine sales improved in the U.S. in week 11, but problems were reported in other markets.
March 21 , 2012
Get connected: Chilean kiwifruit special edition magazine set to go live
A unique opportunity to take part in Chile's first special edition magazine on kiwifruit is on offer.
March 21 , 2012
Chilean organic lemons attract growing interest in Europe
European importers are on the look out for more small to medium suppliers of organic lemons, claims ProChile.
March 21 , 2012
Variable weather hits Indian mangoes
One U.K. importer has seen mango prices double due to rough weather conditions in India.
March 21 , 2012
Drought delays Argentine lemon harvest
Argentina's lemon exports harvest will be delayed but the industry is upbeat on expected quality.
March 21 , 2012
SA table grape exports up 21% to date
South Africa has bolstered grape shipments to all market destination categories so far this year.
March 21 , 2012
SA farmers get behind police in fight against rural crime
South Africa's reservist force will return to its volunteer roots to tackle criminal acts against farmers.
March 20 , 2012
Mexico: Tabasco citrus growers gearing up for HLB emergency response
Growers in the Mexican state of Tabasco have resigned themselves to the entry of citrus disease HLB.
March 20 , 2012
Opinion: Toxic chemicals in U.S. packaging must go
The FDA is to decide by the end of this month whether to ban bisphenol-A from all food packaging.
March 20 , 2012
