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Add Fresh Fruit Portal to GoogleForeign investors buying up South Australian ag land
A South Australian property agent says foreign agricultural land buyers are a lot more concerned about food security than the locals.
July 01 , 2011
SA minister calls for greater co-operation with new entrant farmers
Agri SA has expressed concern about the radicalization of the land debate, but has welcomed reforms if they involve consultations conducted with integrity.
July 01 , 2011
Filipino govt to request Australian quarantine relaxation
The Filipino Government plans to act on grower concerns by calling on Australia to relax banana quarantine standards.
June 30 , 2011
Honduran banana exports to reach US$380M in 2011
Honduras exported fewer bananas in the first four months of 2011 but with much higher returns than last year.
June 30 , 2011
Brazil expects 3% fall in apple production
Brazil expects a 3% apple production fall this year while exports will likely drop further due to exchange rates.
June 30 , 2011
Volcanic ash to improve Argentina's soil fertility
The eruption of Chile's Puyehue volcano has caused huge setbacks for Argentina's agriculture, but could improve soil for the long term.
June 30 , 2011
Mexico: Michoacán's U.S. avocado exports surpass target
The Mexican state of Michoacán has increased avocado exports to the U.S. but fell behind with other markets this season.
June 30 , 2011
India's mango exports could double, says govt official
India plans to double mango exports by establishing itself as a production hub with improved infrastructure.
June 29 , 2011
Fat, sick & nearly dead
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv3vEXy_EwU[/youtube]
June 29 , 2011
Market Pulse week 25 — 2011
Low pomegranate placement rates in the U.S. led to a complicated situation for importers while Chilean clementine arrivals led to price adjustments.
June 29 , 2011
