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New Zealand considers new Psa antibiotic for kiwifruit

Kasumin 2L may provide an alternative to New Zealand kiwifruit growers fighting Psa-V disease.
June 25 , 2013

"We are eating into the future", says Global Foresight Network founder

Michael McAllum calls for a more sustainable food model based on renewable energy and agroecology.
June 24 , 2013

Chilean ag minister forecasts "growth and dynamism" for next fruit season

Chilean expectations for horticultural export improvement have been augmented by a strengthened dollar.
June 24 , 2013

Rapid growth for Australian macadamia exports

Nuts are Australia's biggest horticultural export and the native macadamia is showing particular strength overseas.
June 24 , 2013

Colombian agreement averts banana strike

Colombia's banana industry initially planned to cut wages, but strike threats have led to a splash out on worker benefits.
June 21 , 2013

Spain: Freshuelva announces berry results

Spain's red berry sector revenue fell significantly in the 2012-13 season despite a greater surface area of crops.
June 21 , 2013

Spain suffers 'worst ever' strawberry season

Heavy rains earlier this year have negatively impacted the quality of Spanish strawberries, leading to overall poor results for the campaign.
June 20 , 2013

Favorable exchange rate could raise South African citrus exports

A USDA report has highlighted an expected increase for South African citrus exports, provided the European Union doesn't close its doors.
June 20 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 24 - 2013

Price adjustments were seen for Crimson and Red Globe grapes in Europe during week 24.
June 19 , 2013

NZ: strong take-up for Zespri Gold3 kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit company Zespri says license allocation for it Gold3 variety has been "significantly oversubscribed".
June 19 , 2013