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Argentina reports extensive crop damage due to unseasonal weather

Media reports indicate the cold weather and rain could mean a rough season for Argentine producers.
October 25 , 2012

South African president sparks further land reform debate

The ability to fairly redistribute land in South Africa and integrate new farmers has come under fire once.
October 24 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 42 - 2012

Delayed coloring for red Californian grapes led to scarcity in the North American market in week 42.
October 24 , 2012

NZ: Zespri chairman to step down

John Loughlin will step down from his role of chairman after 11 years on the board of Zespri.
October 23 , 2012

Peruvian mandarin exports up by a third

Peru's citrus industry continues to grow, bringing in US$50 million so far in 2012.
October 23 , 2012

Australian PM pledges ag land foreign ownership register

Growcom has urged an Australian foreign farmland ownership register to include water licenses.
October 22 , 2012

Favorable weather drives uptick in SA stonefruit forecast

South Africa is set to grow around one million more cartons of stonefruit this coming season.
October 22 , 2012

Chilean blueberry exports to jump 21% in 2012-13

The Chilean blueberry industry is optimistic about growing consumption for its fruit in different markets.
October 22 , 2012

High hopes for new Australian mango release in 2013

New and improved CSIRO-developed mango cultivars will hopefully be available to Aussie growers next year.
October 22 , 2012

Study shows sulfur in soil benefits tomato growth

A University of Florida study has found that adding sulfur to soil could boost tomato production.
October 19 , 2012