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South Africa: CGA releases citrus export forecast

The 2015 citrus campaign has "difficult" written all over it, according to a South African industry body.
April 10 , 2015

South Africa: Zeder confirms full Capespan buyout bid

A South African agribusiness investor hopes to buy out minority shareholders in a US$590 million a year produce company.
April 10 , 2015

Citrus black spot in Europe would be 'catastrophic', says Copa Cogeca

The Copa Cogeca head has proposed tighter EU measures to lower the chances of CBS entering from South Africa.
April 10 , 2015

Australian cherry exports jump by a third

Australia's cherry industry body says better airfreight protocols are needed, amid expectations for a doubling of exports over the next 'five to seven years'.
April 10 , 2015

China: Blueberry company becomes first to hit stock market

Following a very positive first five years of operation, Richland Agriculture Corp has big plans for the future.
April 10 , 2015

U.S. judge grants emergency deposition request in Chiquita litigation

Despite Chiquita's objection, a U.S. judge believes the deposition of three jailed Colombian ex-paramilitaries should take place 'immediately'.
April 10 , 2015

Chile: CopiapĆ³ grape farm damages estimated at US$50M

More than 900 hectares of vineyards and 1,000 hectares worth of olive and vegetable plantations have been damaged by floods in Chile.
April 09 , 2015

Australia: Second Queensland farm hit with TR4 disease

Panama Disease Tropical Race IV has been found on a farm in Mareeba in North Queensland, far from the site of the initial outbreak.
April 09 , 2015

Chile: Fruit fly found in Valparaiso region

Two Mediterranean fruit flies have been caught in traps in Chile's Los Andes province.
April 09 , 2015

Mexico: Farmworkers were 'forced' to strike, claims BerryMex

Heated farmworker protests in Baja California last month may have crippled agriculture in peak season, but a major Driscoll's supplier alleges many were 'threatened' not to return to the fields.
April 09 , 2015