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Argentine province to extend fruit farmer benefits

Tax concessions have been extended for citrus, blueberry and strawberry growers in Tucumán.
May 31 , 2011

Apples cracking in Western Australia

Dry weather in Western Australia has led to cases of apple cracking.
May 30 , 2011

SA clementine harvest passes 1M carton mark

Russia has bought a good chunk of Southern Africa's citrus exports this season, but the industry still faces transport problems.
May 30 , 2011

NZ records lowest ever Braeburn apple crop

New Zealand's apple exports are expected to fall 800,000 cartons short of pre-harvest forecasts.
May 27 , 2011

Agri SA highlights beginner farmer challenges

Agri SA has called for better kick-start financial assistance for beginner farmers.
May 27 , 2011

NZ investors bet on Kenyan avocadoes

Kenyan avocado farmers hope a New Zealand-backed factory will help boost exports to U.S. and European markets.
May 27 , 2011

Costa Rica pineapples record growth in Q1

Costa Rica recorded a slight uptick in pineapple exports in the first quarter while banana exports fell.
May 26 , 2011

Peru's organic banana exports rise 21% in Q1

Peru's organic banana industry has shown positive early signs in 2011.
May 26 , 2011

Grape packing finished in South Africa

South Africa's Orange River region recorded the sharpest fall in grape production volumes this season.
May 26 , 2011

Kenyan politicians propose macadamia export ban

Five Kenyan MPs have called for protection of the macadamia industry from Chinese investors.
May 25 , 2011