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Human capital must lead South African ag, says Karaan

University of Stellenbosch's Mohammed Karaan says South African agriculture needs to be advanced and humane.
August 19 , 2013

Colombian experts aim to bridge blackberry “technological divide”

The blackberry is a "champion" crop for Colombian consumption but producers still have room for improving growing practices for the fruit.
August 19 , 2013

Year-round supplies likely for English apples

Predictions for full year supply could make the U.K. less dependent on apple imports within a decade.
August 19 , 2013

U.S.: strong Navel orange market has softened

A good inventory position and a dearth of easy peelers should bode well for a stable U.S. orange market.
August 16 , 2013

EU: more black spot interceptions for Argentina than South Africa

More EU interceptions of the controversial citrus black spot disease had been recorded for Argentina than South Africa.
August 16 , 2013

HortNZ takes a stab at Australian tomatoes

HortNZ has raised concerns over the irradiation of imported Australian tomatoes and peppers.
August 15 , 2013

South Africa: produce packaging leads the way

Lisa Cork and Jacques Coetzee discussed the importance of packaging at PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa.
August 15 , 2013

Californian peaches, nectarines take off in Australia

John Baker says there is still much to be learned in Australia for Californian stonefruit exporters.
August 15 , 2013

U.S. gives green light to Mexican pomegranates, dragonfruit

U.S. authorities have approved import access for two fruit species shipped from Mexico.
August 14 , 2013

Mexican papaya variety promises high yield

The new MSXJ papaya variety in Mexico produces close to double the average yield of the Maradol cultivar.
August 14 , 2013