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NZ kiwifruit govt-industry group abandons US$14.75M vine cull
New Zealand has cut back plans to spend NZ$20 million on cutting kiwi vines with PSA disease.
March 09 , 2011
'Precarious conditions' for more than 400 Argentine farm workers
Child labor, tent housing, chemical exposure and lack of drinking water were observed in a recent investigation into farm conditions by Argentina's Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP).
March 09 , 2011
Two Brazilian apple companies form core producer
Brazilian companies Renar and Pomifrai will soon become one integrated business, forming one of the largest apple producers in the country.
March 09 , 2011
Peru's horticulture industry could raise European exports by 50% after FTA
The Peruvian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced Peru's fruit, vegetable and legume exports to Europe will likely rise by 50% after an FTA comes into effect.
March 09 , 2011
Chile's fruit shipments 19.5% higher in January
Chile's Office of Agriculture Studies and Policy (ODEPA) has announced a 19.5% rise in fruit shipments in January.
March 08 , 2011
FAO report shows gender equality vital for farming growth
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced giving women greater access to farming inputs could raise agricultural production in the developing world by up to 4%.
March 08 , 2011
Argentina approves stranded shipments
A dissolution of Argentina's trade regulator left export shipments stranded without approvals, but the government has finally intervened to bring the situation back to normality.
March 08 , 2011
NZ-based Mainfreight to buy Dutch company
New Zealand company Mainfreight has expanded its European presence with a €110 million purchase agreement for Netherlands-based Wim Bosman Group.
March 08 , 2011
Aussie citrus industry looks to Asia
Australia's citrus industry looks to diversify its export market from the U.S. to Asia.
March 08 , 2011
Argentina suspends U.S. company for tax evasion
U.S. food company Cargill has come under fire from Argentina's Federal Administration of Public Revenue for alleged tax evasion.
March 07 , 2011
