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Papaya industry struggling with poor weather conditions
The papaya industry is wrestling with tough weather conditions in the wake of last year's U.S. salmonella outbreak.
March 19 , 2012
Peruvian banana district seeks funds in the wake of floods
A decision to discharge water from a dam in northern Peru has had serious ramifications for some banana growers.
March 19 , 2012
Argentine pome fruit industry battered by hail, strikes and inflation
The Southern Hemisphere's largest pear exporter has drastically reduced its season forecast.
March 16 , 2012
Panama pineapple exports set to double
A major grower is hoping Panama pineapples' renowned low pesticide levels will entice U.S. and E.U. retailers.
March 15 , 2012
Riverina floods causing fruit drop, says Citrus Australia
Australian citrus region Riverina is experiencing unprecedented flooding with waterlogged plants.
March 15 , 2012
Mexican mango farmers fear crop losses due to fierce winds
Winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour have hit Mexican mango growers hard.
March 13 , 2012
Ecuador banana sizing loophole prompts price speculation
Ecuadorian banana producers have hit out at the government for failing to set prices for larger Europe-bound cartons.
March 13 , 2012
South African fig and pomegranate research set to pay off
Large-sized figs and sweet pomegranates varieties are being developed in South Africa for export.
March 12 , 2012
Peru continues to expand arable land for avocados and citrus
Peru's steady climb of arable land for fruit growing continues, with a 10% rise estimated this year.
March 12 , 2012
Australian fruit growers in NSW fear floods will ruin crops
Flooding in parts of Australia's New South Wales have wiped out fruit crops in some orchards.
March 06 , 2012
