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Chilean cherry season wraps up with a 13% boost to exports
The head of the cherry industry expects production to shoot up to 150,000MT in the coming years.
March 24 , 2017
South Africa: Macadexit could bring "new opportunities" for Subtrop
Macadamia association SAMAC has set up an "evolution committee" to draft proposals on a new structure and what levy increases will be in store when the group pulls away from Subtrop.
March 24 , 2017
Maersk launches CA system for low-respiring produce
The extension of the existing controlled atmosphere system is aimed a crops like blueberries and lychees, as opposed to avocados and bananas.
March 24 , 2017
NZ: Zespri's first kiwifruit reefer vessel sets sail for China instead of Japan
Dan Mathieson says the break from tradition "marks the increasing importance of the China market for the industry."
March 24 , 2017
CPMA applauds Canadian budget stance to expand free trade deals
The association has also hailed the Strategic Innovation Fund, which could attract more investment in high growth sectors including agri-food.
March 23 , 2017
Dole CEO agrees to US$74M settlement over 2013 buyout suit
The settlement comes on top of a previous order from separate lawsuits to pay US$148 million, which was later reduced.
March 23 , 2017
Russia market in sight for Rubens apple with Serbian grower on board
Delta Agrar joins the likes of VOG Terlan and Elbe Obst in producing the Elstar-Gala cross, but in contrast it has access to one of the world's leading import markets - Russia.
March 23 , 2017
Opinion: Why do banana farmers organize?
The Equal Exchange's Mildred Alvarado explains why small-scale banana growers need to group together, and the challenges of doing so.
March 23 , 2017
NZKGI receives 'strong mandate' from kiwifruit growers in referendum
The vast majority of voters have supported the proposed levy for the next six-year cycle.
March 23 , 2017
India: Apple orchards get makeover in Himachal Pradesh
An apple rejuvenation project in Himachal Pradesh has seen thousands of new plantings in a bid to breathe new life into the sector.
March 23 , 2017
