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Colombia's truck drivers lift strikes
Colombia's 15-day truck driver strike has come to a close as the government reached a breakthrough deal with the union.
February 18 , 2011
Colombia's truck drivers lift strikes
Colombia's 15-day truck driver strike has come to a close as the government reached a breakthrough deal with the union.
February 18 , 2011
Uruguay pushes for Iran trade alliance
Uruguay has sent a delegation to Iran to negotiate agricultural trade and develop scientific research partnerships.
February 18 , 2011
Australia tops organic farmland list
Recent figures show global organic farming practices are increasing, with Oceania, Europe and Latin America listed as the largest producers.
February 18 , 2011
Chile rains dampen grape forecasts
Chile's grape production is still expected to grow this year but will not reach previous forecasts, as a result of abnormal rains earlier this month.
February 18 , 2011
Urban farming blossoms in Kenya
Up to 90% of African cities depend on farming using wastewater, but a UN report highlights the risks of food contamination in many cases.
February 18 , 2011
South Africa grape shipments to northern Europe up 11.8%
South Africa boosted table grape shipments to northern Europe in week 5 as packing came to a close in some regions, leading to falls in exports elsewhere.
February 17 , 2011
AMHPAC launches Mexico-U.S. horticultural matchmaking initiative
The Mexican Protected Horticulture Association (AMHPAC) has launched a new initiative from its U.S. office, linking growers with retailers and marketers.
February 17 , 2011
Chile drought effects reach ‘critical’ stage for fruit industry
Chile's drought has affected the quality and size of a broad spectrum of fruits, with the situation expected to become 'critical' in more areas.
February 17 , 2011
Australian PM announces apple war ceasefire with NZ
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces an end to the New Zealand apple war, as the first overseas leader to addres the NZ parliament.
February 17 , 2011
