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Chile expects drop in citrus exports 

Drought in growing regions is affecting volumes of the main citrus crops, with the exporters association warning that logistics and disruptions related to the war in Ukraine will also take a toll on results for the season.
April 25 , 2022

Tips for growing citrus plants indoors

To grow dwarf citrus successfully year-round, follow these general guidelines.
April 25 , 2022

How to plant and grow avocados

Setting up a profitable avocado orchard requires careful planning and the right site. Use these guidelines to determine if your property has the right land and climate for growing avocados.
April 22 , 2022

U.S. fruit import value skyrocketed to new record through February

Total fruit imports into the U.S. soared by a quarter to a new record over January and February this year, with fresh, frozen and processed categories all seeing double-digit growth.
April 22 , 2022

How to manage citrus orchards with less water

To manage citrus orchards with less water requires an understanding of your orchard’s water requirements and the impacts of water stress.
April 21 , 2022

Fifth of world’s containerships are stuck in port congestion

After signs of progress that the backlogs of containerships stacked up outside ports might be easing, it appears that the trend is reversing itself, new data shows.
April 21 , 2022

Zambia kicks off avocado exports after EU phyto approval

Zambia has started the mass export of avocados to Europe with the first consignment of over 37 tons.
April 20 , 2022

Blueberry bacterial and fungal diseases in the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields possible.
April 20 , 2022

Texas border inspections: Normalization of produce supply chains could take weeks

Losses to fruit and vegetable producers are estimated to be more than $240 million, said Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas.
April 20 , 2022

Dip in reefer rates between North Europe to Far East

The long term market for refrigerated containers has seen its first easing in rates for routes between Northern Europe and the Far East.
April 19 , 2022