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Chemical ban could slash Australian horticultural exports

A proposed insecticide ban could cut more than US$300 million off Australia's horticultural exports.
August 24 , 2011

Productivity investment needed for Ecuador's bananas, says researcher

An Ecuadorian researcher says emergency banana funding would be put to better use if it went towards improving quality and productivity.
August 23 , 2011

Pandol's Brazilian grape program 'trending down'

U.S. distributor Pandol forecasts a lower presence of Brazilian grapes in the market, but growers are not overly concerned in the short term.
August 22 , 2011

Surprise snow for Santiago

The Chilean capital of Santiago was hit with a coldsnap yesterday and snow levels unseen since 2007.
August 19 , 2011

USDA gives 100% clearance for South African clementines

The United States Deparment of Agriculture (USDA) has given 100% clearance for South African clementines so far this year.
August 18 , 2011

Australia makes final NZ apple decision

New Zealand apples will likely be in Australia 'very soon' following official market entry approval.
August 18 , 2011

Chile-Colombia partnership to build frozen fruit plant

Chilean and Colombian partners have teamed up to build an ambitious tropical frozen fruit plant.
August 16 , 2011

U.S. response to Australian citrus 'outstanding'

A U.S. importer has offered words of encouragement to Australian citrus growers for their commitment despite tough conditions.
August 15 , 2011

Dole to compensate Central American workers

After 15 years of legal battles, Dole has agreed to compensate former workers claiming health damages from pesticides.
August 15 , 2011

Opinion: the flaws of 'acceptable' biosecurity risk

University of Sydney professor Dr David Guest questions whether 'acceptable risk' is just biological nonesense.
August 09 , 2011