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Colombia evaluates avocado suitability for U.S.-bound exports

APHIS has overseen assessments of Colombian avocado farms to test for the presence of quarantine pests.
June 24 , 2014

Pipfruit NZ diplomatic on Indian apple ban threat

Pipfruit NZ has said it believes it can work with India to resolve any trade issues.
June 23 , 2014

Canadian cherry growers expect 'exponential' China-bound exports

British Colombia's cherry growers say the new deal with China is a gigant step for the industry.
June 23 , 2014

FAO reviews possible upcoming El Niño effects on agriculture

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says there is a 70% chance of an El Niño event occurring during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
June 23 , 2014

Australia: AHEA responds to bearish government trade forecast

AHEA is optimistic for Australia's horticultural exports despite government forecasts for a reduction in 2014-15.
June 23 , 2014

NZ apple growers enjoy a positive season

Favorable weather conditions mean New Zealand's apple growers are optimistic about this season.
June 23 , 2014

Australia: HAL's members vote for grower ownership

The vast majority of HAL's members have voted in favor of transitioning to a grower-owned organization.
June 20 , 2014

Opinion: assessing Joyvio's big blueberry bet

China's soil quality may not be the best, but that hasn't stopped investors from clamoring to grow blueberries.
June 20 , 2014

Peru sets rules for importing U.S. kiwifruit plants

Peru is not usually the first country associated with kiwifruit, but growers have expressed interest in importing kiwifruit plants from the U.S.
June 20 , 2014

Large Peruvian mangoes could see first U.S. shipments

Preliminary studies have shown large Peruvian mangoes can be effectively treated with hot water.
June 20 , 2014