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Fungi to hit Peruvian mango and lemon production in 2013
Peru's mango industry is having a tough run with mold problems expected to impact the 2013 crop.
March 23 , 2012
Jackfruit hunting
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March 23 , 2012
Chile looks to offset blueberry losses with volcanic soil research
Studies have shown shown southern Chilean growers are losing blueberry crops due to inappropriate fertilization.
March 23 , 2012
Opinion: the 'huge potential' for Chilean fruit in India
An FTA could make India "capable of consuming all of Chile's produce", says a leading fruit importer.
March 23 , 2012
U.S. GM transparency petition edging towards one million mark
A GM labeling petition in the U.S. has garnered strong support as an FDA deadline beckons.
March 22 , 2012
NZ: Zespri to license Gold3 kiwifruit after positive test results
Zespri says the new variety G3 kiwifruit has a similar taste profile to the commercially successful Hort16A.
March 22 , 2012
Ecuador set to have a national banana export company
Ecuador's president wants to create a national banana export company to help protect small producers.
March 22 , 2012
APM Terminals gets final govt endorsement in Costa Rica
A US$992 million port project in Costa Rica could have a positive impact on the fruit industry.
March 22 , 2012
Nicaragua to launch first frozen fruit processing plant
Nicaragua is set to export mango cubes to the U.S. with the opening of its first frozen processing plant.
March 22 , 2012
Australia: Queensland horticultural traineeships gain recognition
Traineeships for Production Horticulture in Queensland at a Certificate II and III level have been officially recognised by the Australian Qualification Framework. The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), peak horticulture body Growcom and local growers associations such as the Bowen and Gumlu District Growers Association have worked together to have the skills […]
March 21 , 2012
