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Russia mulls ban on Serbian fruit imports

Serbia will have to explain its sharp uptick in apple shipments to Russia if it is to avoid a ban on the trade.
March 24 , 2015

Ecuadorian tariffs could have flow-on effects for Chile's overseas grape exports

The delicate balance of Chilean grape prices abroad could be impacted by Ecuador's recent protectionist policy.
March 24 , 2015

Indo-Israeli centres of excellence going strong

The Indo-Israel Agriculture Project Cooperation Project (IIAP) recently held its biggest workshop yet.
March 23 , 2015

Australia: Other banana farms come up negative for Panama Disease TR4

While there is good news for the Australian banana industry, a grower body has urged everyone to stay vigilent.
March 23 , 2015

Film Review: The Starfish Throwers

The new documentary set to air tomorrow shows the beauty of how a 40-pound cabbage can turn into a global movement.
March 20 , 2015

Chinese kiwiberry importer overcomes hiccups from NZ fruit fly detection

The inclusion of Auckland Airport in a Queensland fruit fly detection zone caused minor setbacks for the kiwiberry trade.
March 20 , 2015

U.S., NZ take Indonesia to WTO over import license restrictions

Two leading agricultural nations have taken aim at Indonesia's "trade-restrictive import licensing regime".
March 20 , 2015

China: Hainan mango growers look to new markets

Hainan mango growers are optimistic about market opportunities in mainland China, South Korea, Japan and Russia.
March 19 , 2015

Virgin Australia chairman may take top role at Costa Group

The Australian Financial Review has speculated that Virgin Australia chairman Neil Chatfield could head up the Costa Group.
March 19 , 2015

Philippines: Dry spell hits around 5% of banana production, says PBGEA

The Philippine banana sector is exporting less fruit to the Middle East due to conflict in the region.
March 19 , 2015