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Chilean govt declares agricultural emergency after Villarica Volcano eruption
Blueberry growers around Pucon would have been much more affected by the recent volcanic eruption if their season wasn't all but over.
March 03 , 2015
European oversupply dints Total Produce results
Total Produce recorded a lower result for 2014 but acquisitions helped raise profits in non-Eurozone European operations.
March 03 , 2015
Mexico: Jalisco avocado growers feeling ready for U.S. exports
An avocado industry representative from the Mexican state of Jalisco does not expect much "resistance" as procedures continue for the opening of the U.S. market.
March 03 , 2015
Australia: APAL anticipates production and quality boost in 2015
Per hectare pome fruit yields in Australia are on the up thanks to improved orchard management.
March 03 , 2015
GM apple developers set to finally cash in after takeover deal
A US$4.2 billion biotech company has bought into the fresh-cut and foodservice propositions of Okanagan Specialty Fruit's (OSF) Arctic apples.
March 03 , 2015
NZ ag investment group expands into kiwifruit
New Zealand's MyFarm is looking for investors in a new NZ$5 million kiwifruit venture.
March 03 , 2015
India: Unexpected downpours in Pune damage leafy crops
Spinach, coriander, tomatoes, cucumber and grapes are some crops that have been hit by heavy rain in Maharashtra.
March 03 , 2015
New banana variety gives Philippine growers "hope to rise again"
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is offering a Panama Disease Race IV-resistant banana cultivar to growers in Davao.
March 03 , 2015
Sun World to release 'explosive' grape varieties in Chile
A leading table grape breeder says public varieties are on the way out and growers need to 'get with the program' to avoid poor market prices.
March 03 , 2015
Russia may allow some EU food imports, says Kremlin spokesperson
A Kremlin representative says Russia may be able to get around the food import ban by using local processing as a condition of entry.
March 03 , 2015
