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Kalettes 'slow to take off' in U.S. despite widespread interest
A U.S. Kalette producer says it has been hard to work out the best growing methods for the new product.
December 24 , 2014
U.S.: Pacific Maritime Association requests federal mediation in port talks
The entity representing West Coast port employers says outside help is needed to reach a contract agreement.
December 24 , 2014
Spain: AVA-ASAJA laments rough year for Valencian agriculture
The agricultural year of 2014 has been described as an 'unmitigated disaster' for Valencian growers.
December 23 , 2014
Crimson Seedless grape harvest to start in South Africa
Thompson Seedless harvests are wrapping up in early-growing northern parts of South Africa but red varieties are still going strong.
December 23 , 2014
Design released for US$3M South Australian sterile fruit fly facility
South Australia has moved one step closer to building a landmark facility designed to fight Queensland fruit fly.
December 23 , 2014
Two new peach varieties released in Argentina
Buenos Aires peach growers will now have access to two early season varieties with good coloring and texture.
December 23 , 2014
Former Zespri employee files charges against company
An ex-Zespri manager incarcerated China is sueing the marketer under the Employment Relations Authority.
December 22 , 2014
Millions of sterile fruit flies released in Croatian citrus orchards
A project on Croatian farms that uses barren fruit flies to reduce populations is going 'extremely well'.
December 22 , 2014
U.S.: Gladstone set to acquire 331-acre California strawberry farm
A large U.S. real estate investor won the right at a public auction to buy a strawberry farm for US$17 million.
December 22 , 2014
Work to begin on controversial US$50B Nicaragua Canal
Work on the inter-oceanic Nicaraguan canal is expected to begin today, despite widespread protests.
December 22 , 2014
