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Australia's cyclone-damaged bananas to be sold
Mature cyclone-damaged bananas have been approved for sale certification in Australia.
February 11 , 2011
Unusual rainfall in Chile
A Chilean meteorological expert has explained the country's unusual rainfall is a result of a cold core high, while there are yet to be any crops reported damaged.
February 11 , 2011
Mexico's agriculture industry opposes free trade deal
Mexican industry leaders have slammed the government over FTA plans with Peru, Colombia and Brazil, saying it would only be negative for the agricultural sector.
February 10 , 2011
New Zealand blackcurrant production falls
Blackcurrants NZ director Philip Leith says growers will need to get used to the effects of climate change, with a lower crop than expected this season
February 10 , 2011
FAO raises food security fears for southern Africa
Southern Africa has lost thousands of hectares of crops across seven countries, as FAO raises food security concerns
February 10 , 2011
Peru port strikes lifted after three weeks
Peru's dockworkers and employers in Puerto Callao have agreed to resume operations, with collective bargaining negotiations set to begin.
February 10 , 2011
Colombia exported $5.6M in tropical fruit to Europe in 2010
Colombia's export promotion agency highlights $5.6 million in tropical fruit exports to Europe last year.
February 09 , 2011
Kiwi waste could be used to make bioplastic spoons
The Kiwi industry has potential to tap into new bioplastic technology, currently in the patenting process to create spoons and knives.
February 08 , 2011
Virginia Tech scientists discover Indonesian insect pest
A giant whitefly discovered on the Indonesian island of Java has the potential to damage crops throughout South East Asia if erradication action is not taken.
February 08 , 2011
Mexico's frost could damage 270 hectares of melon crops
Farmers from Mexico's Matamaros and Viesca municipalities have called on the government for assistance after crops were damaged by frost.
February 07 , 2011
