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NZ Greens party against 'bee-killing' insecticides

The New Zealand Greens party is campaigning for the suspension of neonicotinoid insecticides over claims they are harmful to bees.
September 09 , 2011

Argentine lemon exports 'practically finished'

Lemon exports from the world's largest producing region have reached similar figures to last year despite frosts.
September 09 , 2011

Dole expects first overseas blueberries soon

Multinational Dole has announced it expects the first arrivals of Argentine blueberries in Europe this season in week 37.
September 08 , 2011

Agricultural research center launched in Botswana

The Southern African Development Community has launched an agricultural research center in Botswana.
September 08 , 2011

NZ kiwifruit growers support Commodity Levy

A New Zealand kiwifruit growers referendum has found 87% are in favor of a commodity levy to support the representative body's activities.
September 08 , 2011

Market Pulse week 35 — 2011

Mexican avocado arrivals increased in the U.S. during week 35.
September 07 , 2011

Mexico: forecast improves for Sinaloa mangoes

Improved weather conditions have led to a higher mango export forecast for the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
September 07 , 2011

SA expropriation ruling a threat to farmers

A recent ruling by South Africa's Constitutional Court will give greater powers for land expropriation.
September 07 , 2011

Colombia and India in line for avocado growth

Colombia and India took center stage on the opening day of the VII World Avocado Congress in Australia.
September 07 , 2011

Argentina changing blueberry varieties, says committee

The Argentinean Blueberry Committee says the country is switching to new varieties.
September 06 , 2011