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El Niño effects still uncertain for South Africa

Northeastern South Africa's fruit farmers are hoping El Niño won't lead to a rain-starved summer.
September 13 , 2012

Canada: British Columbia's blueberry season finishing in style

British Columbian blueberry farmers expect the season to close in early October with a 15% volume rise.
September 13 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 36 - 2012

Lower demand led to price adjustments for Chilean and Mexican lemons in the U.S. during week 36.
September 12 , 2012

Digital pilot study to aid blueberry productivity in Chilean central valley

Chilean researchers have designed a digital system to improve blueberry productivity.
September 12 , 2012

Bolivia seeks new banana markets

Argentine trade restrictions have led Bolivia to look for new banana export destinations.
September 12 , 2012

Opinion: Biofortification is an obstacle to food justice

Bob Phelps talks about why access to a diverse diet is a better solution to addressing malnutrition than genetics.
September 12 , 2012

U.S.: high season port strikes would mean 'big losses' for importers

U.S. East Coast fruit importers have revealed their worries over a potential dock worker strike in October.
September 11 , 2012

New Zealand growers invest in sweet premium apple

New Zealand growers are doubling the number of hectares devoted to Honeycrisp apples.
September 11 , 2012

Farming crisis takes its toll on regional Argentina

More than half of Argentina's farmers are facing economic difficulties, according to CAME.
September 11 , 2012

Costa Rican govt applauds Dole's good agricultural practices

Costa Rican officials were impressed with a recent visit to a Dole pineapple farm.
September 11 , 2012