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Russia's Chinese apple imports hit record low

China's apple exports to Russia continue to be edged out by Polish, Moldovan and Serbian suppliers.
June 10 , 2013

Doubt remains for specialty crops and U.S. farm bill

The U.S. Senate is expected to approve the five-year farm bill, but the House vote remains uncertain.
June 10 , 2013

Nigerian agriculture turns focus inward, cuts down imports

Nigerian Minister of Agriculture Akinwumi Adesina has said he "cannot be a minister of food importation".
June 10 , 2013

Argentina and South Africa deepen ag ties

South Africa and Argentina hope to exchange agricultural and technological knowledge through a new agreement.
June 07 , 2013

Peru looks to build produce potential in Russia

Successful sales for grapes are creating opportunities for other Peruvian products in Russia.
June 07 , 2013

Uruguayan exporters look beyond Europe

The eurozone crisis is leading Uruguayan citrus exporters to seek opportunities elsewhere, according to one consultant.
June 06 , 2013

Ecuador: interactive campaign promotes bananas in Russia

ProEcuador hopes to push its country's banana market even further in Russia with an educational campaign.
June 06 , 2013

Storms take toll on Colombian plantains

An important Colombian plantain region is facing flooding difficulties again this year.
June 06 , 2013

U.S.: Calavo expects gains from new "blue chip" customers

Sales rose for Calavo Growers in the second quarter as the company continued investments to expand avocado category leadership.
June 06 , 2013

Colombian banana workers ratify labor strike

A potential Colombian banana worker strike could threaten hundreds of thousands of boxes in exports per day.
June 05 , 2013