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Argentina province extends hail insurance to fruit growers
Coverage against weather losses could help smaller producers with long-range planning.
November 12 , 2010
Chile Blueberry harvest still on track after rain
Heavy rains on November 7-8 stopped Chile’s blueberry harvest for one day but will only reduce the export crop slightly in the south of the country, according to the Chilean Blueberry Committee
November 12 , 2010
Chile cherry exports could double in 2010-11, USDA says
Chile’s cherry exports could double in 2010-11 because of favorable weather, more orchards and better productivity, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
November 12 , 2010
Turners & Growers Jazz apple payout won't be enough, growers say
New Zealand producers say they could lose $5 per tray in fourth losing season in the last six.
November 12 , 2010
Peru mango exporters seek new niche in U.S. market
Group awaits USDA approval to export bigger, precut mangoes to supermarkets, hotels, restaurants
November 11 , 2010
Peru white asparagus exports drop 16.6% in first 9 months of 2010
Fresh green asparagus posts 24.9% increase in shipments in the same time period
November 11 , 2010
Half of stonefruit in Argentina province damaged in windstorm
Wind gusts of more than 53 miles per hour on Nov. 7 devastated the stonefruit sector in Argentina’s San Juan region, with more than 50% of apricots, plums and peaches damaged
November 11 , 2010
Turners & Growers to compensate New Zealand Jazz apple growers
Producers will receive $1-per-tray payout to make up for losses due to exchange rate
November 11 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi vine disease reports multiply outside original site
Officials with New Zealand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) have expanded their search for the kiwi vine bacteria PSA outside of the Bay of Plenty where the first case was reported, local media said.
November 11 , 2010
Chilean cherries, grapes, peaches and plums suffer light damage from heavy rains
Heavy rain in central Chile Nov. 7 caused slight damage to cherries, table grapes, apricots and plums, resulting in slightly lower export However projections are still better than 2009-10 season, according to analysis by fruit consultancy iQonsulting.
November 10 , 2010
