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Chile: indigenous association raspberry exporter marks growth

A Chilean indigenous group has shown what natural products can achieve in destination markets, exporting its organic raspberries.
February 14 , 2013

Africa: farmer support encouraged for plant disease detection

Lack of education and resources help deepen the threaten of crop diseases in Africa.
February 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 6 - 2013

Peru closed its grape season well, as Chile moved in to new markets in week 6.
February 13 , 2013

Modest growth for Southern Hemisphere apples and pears

Chile will take the top spot for Southern Hemisphere apple production but will experience the greatest production drop.
February 13 , 2013

South Africa hopes for better EU rules on citrus black spot

South Africa has its work cut out to overcome tightening European Union rules on citrus black spot disease.
February 13 , 2013

Better sales, slow production growth projected for U.S. horticulture

Fruits and nuts will dominate U.S. horticulture sales over the decade, although production growth will prove difficult.
February 12 , 2013

Kenyan exporters "offended" by European bean inspection delays

Kenya's Stephen Mbithi has dealt harsh words to the European Union for untimely bean inspections for pesticide residues.
February 12 , 2013

Peru anticipates Chinese opening for avocados, lucuma, quinoa

Peru expects three new agricultural products to gain access in China very soon.
February 12 , 2013

U.K. professor warns agriculture against extreme weather

Farming will need to become more diverse to fight the effects of extreme weather.
February 11 , 2013

Sweet Sensation pear makes international ground

The Sweet Sensation pear is moving in to new production zones and closer to year-long availability.
February 11 , 2013