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Chile: Coquimbo fruit sector estimated to have lost US$1B to drought
An industry head as requested a series of state support measures to aid a regional industry in crisis.
March 09 , 2015
Palestine Crops upbeat for renewed veggie trade with Israel
Mohammed Zwayyed is positive about Gaza's new produce trade relationship with Israel, but expects some restrictions will remain.
March 09 , 2015
South Africa: DFI announces 'realistic' land reform strategy
South Africa's Deciduous Fruit Industry land reform initiative would add 1,227 new hectares of pome fruit and stonefruit over five years.
March 09 , 2015
Moldova: Russian collaboration will continue, says Agrodenidan
A Moldovan apple exporter was in a critical situation before a recent Russian market reopening for certain companies.
March 06 , 2015
Australia: Queensland warned of 'serious consequences' if TR4 spreads
The Costa Group has urged industry cooperation following a suspected detection of Panama Disease TR4.
March 06 , 2015
Israel reopens for Gaza produce imports
Israel has opened is doors to Gaza-grown produce after banning exports from the territory when Hamas took control in 2007.
March 06 , 2015
Brazil: Early 2015 rains lift Gala apple quality
Rainfall in two key Brazilian production areas from January to March is unlikely to be lower than historic averages.
March 05 , 2015
Melons from Portuguese island receive granted protected status from EU
Melons from an island in the Azores join a list of 1,200 EU products with a Protected Geographical Indication.
March 05 , 2015
Stress on young bees could explain colony collapse, U.K. study shows
Researchers say bees that are forced to forage too early in their lives put the colony at risk.
March 05 , 2015
Belgium: Univeg to enter merger talks with Greenyard Foods, Peatinvest
A tie up of three Belgium-headquartered companies could combine sales worth in excess of €3.7 billion.
March 05 , 2015
