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Mozambique survey reveals high proportion of coconuts, cashews
A Mozambique farming survey has shown a high percentage of coconut and cashew plantations, while sesame was the dominant cash crop.
May 24 , 2011
SA grapefruit mimics 2009 crop
South Africa's grapefruit are slightly smaller than in 2010, with a similar situation expected for Valencia oranges.
May 24 , 2011
Financial woes worsen for Mendoza growers
Mendoza's growers have produced less but with higher costs this season.
May 24 , 2011
Zespri records higher grower returns
New Zealand kiwifruit company Zespri has recorded higher sales but lower profit due to PSA disease.
May 23 , 2011
PMA Fresh Connections Chile 2011
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May 23 , 2011
Peru's grape exports to rise 20-25% in 2011-12
A grape market window between Californian and Chilean seasons continues to create opportunities for Peru.
May 23 , 2011
Chile needs ‘forward thinking’ to shift crops, says Spezzano
U.S. consultant Dick Spezzano has warned Chile could lose its mantle as the ‘Southern Hemisphere’s California’ if it doesn’t shift crops to meet demand trends.
May 23 , 2011
Colombia rains cut banana exports 25%
Floods in Colombia look unlikely to ease, with banana exports seriously affected.
May 23 , 2011
Both sides claim 'misinformation' in Chile's GM debate
Political debate has heated up in Chile over UPOV 91 and transgenic seeds, with parties on both sides at loggerheads over legalities and health.
May 23 , 2011
Australian university to study GM bananas
An Australian university plans to create GM bananas for the developing world, with research plantations in far north Queensland.
May 23 , 2011
