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South Africa: Capespan boosts Namibian vineyard investment
As part of a 2013 agreement with the The Namibia Grape Company, Capespan is financing the development of 114 hectares of vineyards.
June 08 , 2015
Canada: Positive results for researchers aiming to boost grape storability
Having successfully adapted sulphur pads to the Sovereign Coronation variety, an Ontario research center now hopes to trial fumigation methods to increase growers' competitiveness.
June 05 , 2015
Banana variety discovered in Oman shows pest resistance
A banana variety thought to only grow in Oman is reported to have a 'chemical cocktail' that acts as a natural beetle repellent.
June 05 , 2015
NZ: Kiwifruit Claim does not have a case, argue Crown lawyers
A Crown lawyer reportedly believes Psa might not have arrived in imported pollen in June 2009, but 'much earlier'.
June 05 , 2015
BASF believed to be considering offer for rival Syngenta
With a major Swiss multinational having recently turned down a takeover bid, an offer from a different company could be on the cards.
June 05 , 2015
Russian PM promises "symmetrical" response if EU tightens sanctions
Despite the Russian economy having shrunk by 2% in the first quarter, the country's prime minister says the food import ban would only be lifted if the West drops its economic sanctions.
June 04 , 2015
First Tajikistani cherries of 2015 land in China
Cherry shipments from Tajikistan continue after the country first received market access for China one year ago.
June 04 , 2015
Peru begins major avocado marketing campaign in U.S.
Amid anticipated record Peruvian avocado exports to the U.S., an industry body has cooked for sailors on the USS Cole Navy ship.
June 04 , 2015
Research aims to weed out the weevil from U.K. pea & bean sector
A U.K. researcher has warned pea and bean growers that pyrethroid sprays 'may not be effective' against a pest causing severe damage.
June 04 , 2015
Spain: New banana ripening operation opens in Mercamadrid
A new facility in a major Madrid wholesale market will store up to 160 pallets of bananas and other tropical fruits.
June 04 , 2015
