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New Zealand: Declining land values could lead to more crop diversification
Declining land values in New Zealand could lead more growers to plant a more diverse spread of crops than just grapes in the South Island
October 06 , 2010
Chile: Growers step up pressure on currency policy ahead of presidential address
The president of Chile’s fruit grower’s federation, Fedefruta, has joined industry calls for the country’s government to take action against the falling U.S. dollar, according to a news release from Fedefruta.
October 06 , 2010
Peru’s 2010 avocado exports already top 2009 shipments
Higher European demand, new markets spur 19.7% rise in revenue to $79.7M
October 05 , 2010
Chile’s fruit exports expected to reach U.S. $3.1B in 2010
Returns on exports rose 5% over 2009, but the volume shipped dropped, mostly due to a big fall in table grape shipments, a Chilean fruit growers association said.
October 05 , 2010
Chilean apples get good buzz in Russia
Interest in marketing Chilean apples in Russia is growing as import volumes and the perception of quality grows, Chile's state investment promotion agency Prochile said in a statement.
October 04 , 2010
Market Pulse week 39 -- 2010: avocados, blueberries, oranges, table grapes
In the United States, the small supply of blueberries, the result of condition problems with the fruit, has generated a favorable scenario for the start of the season in the Southern Hemisphere.
October 04 , 2010
New Zealand private-public venture to invest US$10.1 million in apple and pear R&D
A joint venture between New Zealand’s government and apple and pear developer Prevar will invest US$10.1 million in research and development for new apple and pear varieties
October 04 , 2010
Peruvian Mango production expected to remain steady in 2010-11 season
Peruvian mango growers are expected to produce some 250,000 metric tons in the 2010-11 season, the same level produced last season despite lower preseason forecasts.
October 04 , 2010
South African citrus season wraps up
The final shipment of South African summer citrus fruit has left Cape Town en route to Philadelphia thus bringing the 2010 season to a close.
September 30 , 2010
Chilean agriculture groups demand government action on exchange rate
Labor and businesses leaders want the Piñera government to counteract the falling U.S. dollar, which one group estimates could costs them U.S. $650 million this season.
September 30 , 2010
