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China achieves sweet orange genome breakthrough

China hopes the discovery of the sweet orange genome will allow it to refine the taste and quality of its own breeds.
March 30 , 2012

Tough season for South Australian stonefruit growers

Stonefruit producers in South Australia have faced difficult economic conditions and an oversupply of fruit.
March 30 , 2012

Chile: wireless sensor irrigation cuts water use in blueberry production

Chilean researchers have studied a state of the art blueberry irrigation system which cuts water use by 70%.
March 30 , 2012

Peru expects South Korea exports to double

Peru has set its sights on wooing South Korea with more processed products including fruit.
March 30 , 2012

South African farmers say employment law changes 'limit jobs'

Agri SA has hit out at government amendments to employment rules.
March 30 , 2012

Chilean 'atypical' blueberry season winding up

A variety of issues impacted Chilean blueberry harvests this year.
March 29 , 2012

SA growers gear up for South Korea citrus exports

South African producers have got high hopes for grapefruit and lemon entry in the South Korean market.
March 29 , 2012

Opinion: Consumer outlook and expectations in Brazil

Zona Sul's Carlos Cury looks at important trends that produce exporters can capitalize on in Brazil.
March 29 , 2012

NZ pear variety attracts overseas interest

An interspecific pear variety developed in New Zealand has had successful field tests in Asia and the U.K.
March 29 , 2012

Mexico set for Biloxi blueberry growth

A large amount of young blueberry trees in Mexico means production should rise in the coming years.
March 29 , 2012

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