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California: Citrus greening found in Riverside County
“The discovery of this disease means all citrus trees are at risk," said the county's Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Ruben Arroyo.
July 27 , 2017
South African macadamia nut processor to greatly expand capacity
A phenonemal increase in production is expected from South Africa in the near future, along with a decrease in demand for in-shell nuts from China.
July 26 , 2017
Peruvian blueberry industry expects to double volume again in 2017-18
The Chinese market opening in late 2016 could not have been more timely, with a huge surge in Peruvian blueberry volume expected this year.
July 26 , 2017
Two-thirds of Italian farmland affected by prolonged drought
At least 10 Italian regions are reportedly preparing requests to the agriculture ministry for a state of natural calamity to be declared.
July 25 , 2017
Spain: Wildfire in berry-growing region causes €5M in losses
Productivity is expected to be affected for farms over the coming years, especially for blueberries.
July 25 , 2017
U.S.: FDA approves macadamia heart health claim
“This is a truly a historic day for everyone in the macadamia nut industry," says Scott Wallace of Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut.
July 25 , 2017
Mission Produce enters deal with largest Colombian Hass avocado grower
Hot on the heels of a JV with Fresca in the U.K., Cartama has now made a deal with one of North America's leading avocado players - Mission Produce.
July 24 , 2017
U.S.: Florida scientists developing disease-resistant seedless watermelon
Seedless watermelon varieties are far more susceptible to Fusarium wilt than seeded varieties.
July 24 , 2017
NZ: Zespri closing in on red kiwifruit cultivar for commercial release
Zespri's new cultivar development manager predicts a future release could easily do as well as SunGold.
July 24 , 2017
U.S. vertical farm start-up secures 'largest ever ag tech investment'
The heads of Amazon and Google also participated in the funding round through their respective investment companies.
July 21 , 2017
