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California drought to cost state economy US$2.7B in 2015, study says

A preliminary estimate by the University of California Davis says about 18,600 jobs could be lost to the drought this year.
June 08 , 2015

U.S. lemons fare well in key Asian markets

Volumes and prices of U.S. lemons were up in three large Asian markets in the first few months of the year.
June 08 , 2015

A look into Kazakhstan's giant greenhouse complex

Kazakhstan's president hopes a greenhouse being constructed in the north of the country will contribute towards making the nation more agriculturally self-sufficient.
June 08 , 2015

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