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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
Urban farming blossoms in Kenya
Up to 90% of African cities depend on farming using wastewater, but a UN report highlights the risks of food contamination in many cases.
February 18 , 2011
