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Study: Nearly half of Chile’s land shows erosion
The damage could hurt Chile's efforts to become a world agricultural power, report says.
September 27 , 2010
Southern Hemisphere table grape exports estimated to rise 12% in 2010-11
Exports will reach 1.4 million tons, assuming no weather problems, according to delivery estimates from iQonsulting. Shipments from Peru will post the biggest increase in the region, about 30% compared with last year.
September 27 , 2010
Florida Citrus production down 16% in 2009-10 season
Citrus production in the state of Florida reached 159.3 million boxes in the 2009-10 season, a 16% drop compared with the previous year.
September 24 , 2010
Falling U.S. dollar worries Chilean exporters
Exporters group seeks government action, but President Sebastián Piñera says exchange rate is normal.
September 24 , 2010
New Zealand storms damage avocado crop
More than a week of storms wreaked havoc across the country, causing trouble for growers in all agricultural sectors. Higher elevations saw snow, while lower land experienced rain and high winds
September 24 , 2010
California table grape stock up 22% in September 2010
The stock of California table grapes totaled 8 million cartons as of September 15, 2010, up 22% compared with the previous year.
September 24 , 2010
Peruvian organic production to grow 15% in 2010
The production of organic crops in Peru will grow 15% during 2010
September 23 , 2010
Chilean fruit exports rise 3.5% in 2009-10 season
A big rise in shipments of citrus, blueberries and apples is offset by a sharp decline in avocado exports.
September 23 , 2010
Chile, California sign ag-cooperation memo
Government officials from Chile and the state of California have signed a memorandum to increase research and trade cooperation between agricultural institutions
September 23 , 2010
Australian company’s bankruptcy endangers mango crop
The fate of up to 700 tons of mangoes in Western Australia is in doubt as industry members wonder whether the crop, owned by a bankrupt company, will be picked, according to abc.net.au. Rewards Group, an investment firm that went into receivership in May, owns the fields with 120,000 trees in the Ord Valley, the […]
September 22 , 2010
