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New Chilean producer announces 'ambitious' export targets
Chilean company Exportadora del Sur has ambitious export targets for its first season of business, as its director calls for apple growers to unite as a committee.
February 21 , 2011
Colombia's farmers pessimistic on 2011 business outlook
Colombia's farming businesses have a negative outlook for 2011 despite attractive prices, a recent survey has shown.
February 21 , 2011
South Africa's fruit prices rise with exports
Statistics SA has released data showing fruit prices rose 7.1% last month, while another study showed citrus exports have risen 12%.
February 21 , 2011
Chile's blueberry exports rise in week 6
Chile's blueberry exports increased in week 6 but volumes are expected to decline every week until the season's close in April.
February 21 , 2011
Brazilian research group targets banana disease
A Brazilian research group aims to tackle black sigatoka disease in banana plantations, with a new study applying bio fertilizers.
February 21 , 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
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
