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Chile’s irrigation infrastructure back 100% after earthquake
Irrigation channels back across 170,000 of affected agricultural land.
December 29 , 2010
Chile set to introduce new peach variety
Andesduuno, ideal for canning, was 12 years in the making. has a round shape without a point and a red top that doesn’t go through to the pulp. Compared to other varieties such as Tirrenia and Romea, the Andesduuno stands out for its good size and sugar content.
December 28 , 2010
Peruvian agriculture exports to reach US $2.55 billion in 2011
Fruit and vegetables to help propel the volume of agricultural exports in 2011, according to the country's exporters association.
December 28 , 2010
Mexico rejects 784 MT of agriculture imports in 2010
Apples, peaches and grapes from the U.S. among most frequently rejected crops
December 28 , 2010
Brazil’s orange production expected to rise 12%, USDA says
Good weather and blossoming prompt encouraging forecast
December 27 , 2010
Chile’s organic fruit exports dominated by apples, blueberries
Apples dominated exports, making up 50% of organic fresh fruit shipments.Blueberries (24.5%), kiwi (11.7%) and avocados (5.4%) followed.Europe is the main receiving market with 55% of shipments
December 27 , 2010
Mexico citrus exports to hold steady, USDA says
The harvest of Mexican oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits will produce slight gains in volumes in 2010-11 but exports will likely hold at current level, according to the USDA.
December 27 , 2010
Guatemala fruit exports expected to rise 5.6% in 2011
Sales in 2010 expected to drop due to rains that delayed harvests, damaged infrastructure
December 27 , 2010
Uruguay's blueberries become second-largest fruit export
U.S., Netherlands are principal markets for young, $8.6 million industry
December 24 , 2010
ALG Citrus Estate owners named South Africa’s “best farmers”
Gerrit and All van der Merwe, owners of ALG Citrus Estate in the Cape region named South Africa’s farmers of the year by the Agricultural Writers of South Africa.
December 24 , 2010
