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Australia: carbon tax a worry for intensive farming
The Queensland Farmers Federation has slammed the Australian Government for its proposed Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
July 14 , 2011
Argentine union calls for ag emergency declaration
Frosts in Argentina have led union workers to call for an agricultural emergency declaration in the province of Entre Rios.
July 14 , 2011
Market Pulse week 27 — 2011
Moderate sales activity was seen for Southern Hemisphere easy peelers in the U.S. in week 27.
July 13 , 2011
Sales to rise for organic fungicide in Peru
U.S. company Citrex Inc expects increased sales of organic grape fungicides in Peru this year.
July 13 , 2011
South Africa: Massmart on the acquisition trail
Recently acquired South African food retailer Massmart has expansion in its sights, with a takeover offer for fresh produce supplier The Fruitspot.
July 13 , 2011
Dominican Republic starts white fly control program
The Dominican Republic has temporarily suspended plantations in several regions to combat pests.
July 13 , 2011
Brazilian orange production to rise 26% in 2011
The Brazilian Association of Citrus Growers highlights growing productivity in the country's orange industry.
July 12 , 2011
Kenya should capitalize on avocado demand, says report
A Kenya Horticultural Competitiveness Project report has highlighted potential for increased avocado exports.
July 12 , 2011
Citrus markets under pressure in Russia
South African and Argentine lemons have suffered setbacks in the Russian market, but some other fruits have fetched better prices.
July 12 , 2011
Uruguayan blueberry crisis needs tech injection
Uruguay's blueberry sector is in crisis with 16% of its fields neglected.
July 11 , 2011
