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India: Unexpected downpours in Pune damage leafy crops
Spinach, coriander, tomatoes, cucumber and grapes are some crops that have been hit by heavy rain in Maharashtra.
March 03 , 2015
New banana variety gives Philippine growers "hope to rise again"
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is offering a Panama Disease Race IV-resistant banana cultivar to growers in Davao.
March 03 , 2015
Russia may allow some EU food imports, says Kremlin spokesperson
A Kremlin representative says Russia may be able to get around the food import ban by using local processing as a condition of entry.
March 03 , 2015
School fruit would "fall apart" in many countries if EU scheme is scrapped
Raquel Izquierdo de Santiago gives her assessment as to why the EU School Fruit scheme should definitely not be pulled or changed.
March 02 , 2015
Peru: Sierra Exportadora to plant soursop trees
A Peruvian company hopes to plant dozens of hectares of a fruit that is often promoted as an alternative cancer treatment.
March 02 , 2015
U.S.: White seedless table grapes could hit 'bargain prices'
Capespan North America says there will likely be a 'fast peak and abrupt end' for Thompsons.
February 27 , 2015
Seoul searching pays off for Aussie cherry industry
Stemming from a recent FTA, Australia's cherry exports to South Korea have experienced exponential growth.
February 27 , 2015
Fairtrade 'absorbing' farms, changing livelihoods
With GDP per capita that is five times lower than the EU, is China ready for fairtrade produce? Fairtrasa's Patrick Struebi thinks yes.
February 27 , 2015
U.S.: Chiquita forced to stay longer at Gulfport
Port congestion in New Orleans has delayed the completion of a logistics move for Chiquita Brands International.
February 26 , 2015
U.S. pistachio industry celebrates new dietary recommendations
Pistachio growers all around the globe have cause for celebration on World Pistachio Day.
February 26 , 2015
