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Chile’s grape harvest delayed by lower spring temperatures
Cooler weather slowed maturation of Chile's grapes in 2010, study shows.
February 03 , 2011
Australia could lose $300M worth of bananas to Cyclone Yasi
The Australian Banana Growers Council (ABGC) has issued a statement showing that 95% of major production was affected in the Tully and Innisfail regions of north Queensland.
February 03 , 2011
Northern Chile’s fruit growers worried about drought
Effects of lack of water likely to become clearer this month, growers association chief says
February 03 , 2011
Mexico develops biological control against leaf-rolling weevils
Mexican anti-weevil research successful but still in the patenting process
February 03 , 2011
Australia loses more than 90% of banana crop to Cyclone Yasi
Cyclone Yasi unleashed fury on Australia's banana industry, wiping out more than 90% of crops.
February 03 , 2011
Argentine province offers zero-interest loans to farmers
Mendoza provincial government in Argentina has offered zero interest loans to support plum, apple and pear farmers.
February 03 , 2011
New Zealand discovers beetles in kiwi shipment from Italy
The fruit, which has been fumigated, is unlikely to spread vine-killing disease PSA
February 02 , 2011
Argentine citrus firms expect 30% jump in exports in 2010-11
Good weather from La Niña helped citrus production, one says
February 02 , 2011
Australia’s banana industry to be battered by Cyclone Yasi
Australia's banana industry to be hit harder by Cyclone Yasi than Cyclone Larry in 2006, says Queensland premier Anna Bligh
February 02 , 2011
Berkeley professor hails agroecology success for Chile apple project
Chilean professor says there is 'no other way' for farmers but to go down the path of 'agroecology'
February 02 , 2011
