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Hail storms rattle New Zealand apple growers

Some New Zealand apple growers have reported crop loss after major storms.
December 14 , 2012

Opinion: understanding South Africa's farm strikes

Agri Wes-Cape's Porchia Adams explains the impact of Western Cape labor unrest.
December 14 , 2012

Chile needs more presence and promotion, says Indian importer

India has a large fruit market but one importer says little trade effort has been made by Chile.
December 13 , 2012

Plant roots defy gravity in U.S. study

Even in zero gravity, plant roots showed normal growth movements in a NASA-funded study.
December 13 , 2012

Bottleneck jams Chilean air freight fruit

Flight delays and a build-up of cherries and blueberries in storage have impacted Chile's export sector.
December 13 , 2012

Argentina to raise industrial peach output

Peach planting has gone up significantly in the Argentine province of Mendoza over the past year.
December 13 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 49 - 2012

Cherry sales were slow in the U.S. and Europe in week 49.
December 12 , 2012

Farm training initiative promotes South African food security

South Africa's Agri Gauteng hopes to ease severe unemployment through home gardening.
December 12 , 2012

Opinion: the future of blueberries in China

Recent investments and market trends paint a hopeful picture for blueberries in China.
December 12 , 2012

Opinion: adapting to the onslaught of new apple varieties

Smiles may be big in the apple industry, but John Reeves says better varietal management is needed.
December 11 , 2012