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Minimum rural wage to rise in Brazilian state
The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul will adjust the rural minimum wage today.
July 01 , 2011
Profits pop for Chile's cherries
Net returns for Chile's cherry exports have fallen 25% during the 2010-11 season for all varieties.
July 01 , 2011
When animals eat too much marula fruit
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K52I3D1g2u8[/youtube]
July 01 , 2011
Avocadoes planted over Mexican marijuana plantations
Low marijuana profitability has led Mexican farmers in Chihuahua to shift to avocado crops.
July 01 , 2011
Foreign 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
