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Peru's ag minister criticizes GM moratorium bill

Peru's GM moratorium bill could hinder imports of vaccines and other health industry products.
July 08 , 2011

Vietnam's horticultural exports rise in first half

An increase in dragon fruit demand has helped push up Vietnamese fruit exports significantly in 2011.
July 08 , 2011

Ecuadorian banana firms under investigation

Ecuador is again looking to punish banana traders for not following official price mechanisms.
July 08 , 2011

Brazilian prosecutors against aerial spraying in northeast plateau

Several Brazilian fruit companies will be affected by a suspension of aerial spraying in the country's northeast.
July 08 , 2011

Competition sours Argentina's lemon export volumes

Argentina's lemon producers are holding back potential exports due to strong competition in destination markets.
July 07 , 2011

Higher rainfall expected for Greater African Horn

The Greater Horn of Africa could be in for higher rainfall amid a drought that has caused serious problems for food security.
July 07 , 2011

Seven millenia, same bananas

A study has shown bananas have rarely cross-bred in the last 7,000 years.
July 07 , 2011

Pests and rain hit Honduran banana crops

Black Sigatoka disease and poor weather conditions led to a fall in Honduran banana production in April.
July 07 , 2011

Chile's fruit exports rise 13% in early 2011

Chile's Office of Agriculture Studies and Policy (ODEPA) gives an export breakdown of different fruit species in the first five months of 2011.
July 07 , 2011

Sustainability in New Zealand apple production

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July 06 , 2011