Monday, March 15, 2010

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Chilean fruit industry continues uninterrupted following earthquake aftershocks
Effects of Chile’s three strongest aftershocks yet, measuring from 6.0 to 7.2 on the Richter scale on Thursday, March 11, did not cause significant damage to the fresh fruit industry.The tremors were intense, but did not cause major damage to the industry’s infrastructure or ports, said Ronald Bown, Chairman..... 0 comments

Spain: 1000 hectares of citrus under water
The mayor of Palma del Rio, José Ruiz value losses for 3.5 million euros, in infrastructure alone. During the last three months an unexpectedly heavy rainy season has affected at least 1000 hectares, mainly of citrus. That is only "an estimate" highlighted Mr Ruiz. The Mayor was asked by the Government of..... 0 comments


AU: Widespread flooding affects agricultural production
After an extended drought,the recent heavy rainfall in Eastern Australia is in the long term a blessing for food production throughout the eastern and southern parts of Australia. In the meantime Australians are having to contend with flooding.This flooding of course also has a major effect on agriculture...... 0 comments


France: Brittany tomato growers also sell electricity
Farmers in northern Brittany, specialized in market gardening under glass, will timidly launch into co-generation: they produce and sell electricity with mini-generators, while recovering heat to grow their fruit and vegetables under glass.With the increase in commodity prices, Philip Dare looked at everyone..... 0 comments

FTA with Colombia and Peru to further cut banana tariffs
The European Union’s free trade agreement (FTA) with Colombia and Peru will entail a further cut in banana import tariffs for the two nations, the European Commission confirmed, on 10 March. The tariff, which was previously reduced from €176 per tonne to €114 for all Latin American countries in a deal..... 0 comments

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Canada: How get top quality cherries
Jealousfruits based in Canada, are often asked by customers how they produce such high quality cherries. While there are many links in the chain, it all begins with a judicious pruning during the winter and spring ahead of each season. Pruning optimizes the tree's ability to capture sunlight, and balances..... 0 comments

Morocco: Rainfall caused major losses of citrus
All hands on deck for producers and exporters of citrus. The latest weather and flooding are of great concern in the Gharb and Souss. Repeated rainfall caused the flooding of major rivers of the region, plus a number of small rivers that converge at the Gharb plain. These floods have caused water stagnation..... 0 comments

Peru: Citrus production to grow by 3.6% this year
The production of citrus will grow by 3.6% in 2010 due to the increase of the yield and the cultivated area, boosted by the growing demand of fresh citrus from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Holland, projected today the consultant Maximixe.It considered that an opportunity for the citrus..... 0 comments

US: Shares of Fresh Del Monte Produce under pressure
Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE: FDP) is one of today's worst performing stocks, down 1.6% to $20.29. The S&P is currently trading fractionally lower to 1,149 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading fractionally lower to 10,610.Fresh Del Monte Produce is in SmarTrend's Food- Major Diversified..... 0 comments

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More than 168 Million Avocados to be Consumed During Celebrations
Cinco de Mayo goes Californian
Cinco de Mayo is taking on a California flair due to the efforts of the California Avocado Commission (CAC). With the California avocado season in full swing, the Commission has created a marketing support plan designed to encourage avocado consumption around the May 5 celebration and beyond. “Eighty-four..... 0 comments



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Zespri moving to new office
After twenty successful years in the centre of Antwerp Zespri is moving to Berchem now. During the last few years Zespri experienced a strong growth period and expect to expand further in the future as well. Zespri move to new premises in Berchem, Belgium, with ideal working conditions for the employees..... 0 comments

UK: Tomato the new, safe way to fight heart disease
An extract from tomato seeds has been found to be a potential alternative to aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes.A tomato derivative called Fruitflow, derived from the gelatine that surrounds tomato seeds, is apparently effective in reducing the risk of blood clotting.Scientists at Aberdeen's..... 0 comments

UK: Transcend offers better apple scab control
Improved apple scab control has been achieved with the help of a special adjuvant in an Agrovista trial. Transcend has the ability to ensure that fungicides reach leaf surfaces early in the season when the leaves are still very small and hairy and very prone to infection.Agrovista fruit agronomist Paul..... 1 comments

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Brits 'least likely to suffer from food reactions'
Britons are some of the least likely people to have problems with foods such as apples, says a study.The research, by Imperial College London, found people from US, Germany, Italy and Norway suffered more from food sensitivity reactions.The study, based on more than 4,500 adults from 13 countries, discovered..... 0 comments

Europe losing Caribbean’s support
In Madrid on May 18 the Spanish Government as President of the European Union will host the sixth summit of Heads of Government of the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean. In the margins, a series of bilateral mini-summits will be held including one on May 17 with Cariforum.The events are..... 0 comments

US: IPM, new apple varieties discussed at grower meeting
The room was filled to overflowing when fruit growers turned out for the recent Appalachian Fruit Growers meeting at the Arena Restaurant in Bedford.Dr. Rob Crassweller, Lynn Kime, Dr. Henry Ngugi, and entomologist Dr. Greg Krawczyk, all from Penn State, presented programs based on helping fruit growers with..... 0 comments

UK: Gene splice helps fight crop disease, say researchers
Biologists on Sunday said they had found a potential superweapon in a long-running arms race with bacteria that threaten essential crops.Tested in a lab, their technique entails inserting a gene kit into a plant so that its immune system recognises and fights germ invaders, they reported in the journal..... 0 comments

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Poland: Decrease in prices of tomatoes
Deliveries of tomatoes from Turkey influenced the prices of tomatoes imported from Spain. On Friday, March 12, the wholesale price of tomatoes from Turkey was about 28 PLN (7.20 €)/carton 6 kg (size G). Although Spanish tomatoes still remain more expensive than Turkish ones, their price decreased from 52 -..... 0 comments


Only 100 attend Bulgaria anti-GMO protest
About 100 people gathered Saturday in downtown Sofia to voice their latest protest against the amendments of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Act.The rally is organized by several civic organizations and NGOs and was held under the motto: “Patriots for Bulgaria Clean of GMO.”The demonstrators vowed to..... 0 comments

Crunch time for EU, EAC trade talks
Talks on new trade between the East African Community and the European Union enter a critical stage this week when EAC trade ministers meet in Arusha, Tanzania.The four-day meeting that begins on Friday is expected to address areas of disagreement between the EAC and the EU with time running out on the March..... 0 comments

Ireland supports RP-Europe trade deal
Ireland is strongly supporting the Philippines’ move to pursue bilateral trade negotiations with the European Union to create a free trade agreement, Irish Ambassador Richard O’Brien told reporters in a briefing Thursday.“We are in favor of the creation of a free trade agreement because it will create a more..... 0 comments


Asia

Malaysians demand return of 'liberated' banana plantation
Zimbabwe's top brass have been asked by their Malaysian counterparts to save a banana farm appropriated by a retired army officer.The two countries have had good relationships until now, but the forcible occupation of Fangundu farm, in the east of the country, by retired Major-General Edzai Chimonyo has..... 0 comments

India: Organic food coming up in a big way
After kinnow, Punjab may be in for a banana revolution soon. The Biotechnology Park in Lucknow has generated G-9, a new variety of the fruit, which will soon find its way into the state. This was shared by Professor P K Seth, chief executive officer of the park, while on his visit to the city. He was one of..... 0 comments

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Turkey builds reputation in UK
Turkey is a heavyweight producer of fruit and vegetables, with a wide range of lines earmarked for the UK, from fruit staples citrus and cherries to vegetables and salads. However, the country has had to overcome a number of challenges to reposition itself and put right its international reputation to boost..... 0 comments

India: Heavy rains damage oranges
Unseasonal rains in the last two-three days in the region may have brought respite to the common man from sweltering heat, but for farmers and orange growers, these have proved to be extremely detrimental. Though only those farmers who sowed wheat late and have not harvested it yet or those who have..... 0 comments

Sri Lanka, Israel strengthens cooperation through technology
Israel will bring a high- powered business delegation to Sri Lanka in July to participate in the Economic Summit organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said Ambassador of Israel Mark Sofer. Ambassador Sofer said that the delegation will have one on one meetings with Sri Lankan businessmen to enhance..... 1 comments

US: Asian fruit fly invasion could ruin Oregon crops
Farmers, researchers and entomologists are racing to battle a destructive new fruit fly that first appeared in Oregon last summer and quickly wiped out much of the late-season peach and berry crops.Known as the spotted wing Drosophila, the fly is native to Asia and apparently spread to California in 2008...... 0 comments


Farming in arid climates can be profitable.
UAE: Salata Farms harvests quality in desert
A business in the Northern Emirates has proved that farming in arid climes can profitably yield quality produce and offer investment opportunities.Private equity firms are considering buying stakes in Salata Farms of Ras Al Khaimah, a medium-size venture that has embarked on $80 million (Dh293m) expansion..... 0 comments

Bangladesh: Five injured in clash over storing potato
At least five farmers were injured in a clash between potato cultivators and a group of traders over storing potatoes in Chasi Cold Storage at Mohendra Nagar village under sadar upazila of Lalmonirhat district yesterday.The injured were identified as Mofazzal Hossain, 42, of Harati village, Khaleque, 38, and..... 0 comments

Phippines: Chlorine can eradicate disease in mango
One way of eradicating anthracnose disease in mango fruits is the application of chlorine, according to the Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension (BPRE), a satellite organization under the Department of Agriculture (DA).Anthracnose, also called black spots, is caused by a fungus known as..... 0 comments

Philippines: El Niño good for mango industry, says Yap
After enduring a huge production slump last year, the country’s mango industry is expected to bounce back this year because of the lingering dry spell caused by the El Niño phenomenon, says Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap.In a prepared speech at the opening of the 12th National Mango Congress here on..... 0 comments

Turkish, Dutch firms to cooperate on agriculture
Representatives from Dutch agricultural institutions, in Turkey for the “SeraCulture” program, have visited with their Turkish counterparts in the southern city of Antalya.Launched in 2007, the program aims to develop cooperation and create commercial opportunities between Turkey and the Netherlands on..... 0 comments

India: Agri Business to invest $10 mn in Global Green
Private equity group India Agri Business Fund will invest $10 million (about Rs 48 crore) in Gautam Thapar-promoted Avantha Group's food division Global Green Company Ltd.A shareholders agreement was signed between the Avantha Group and Rabo Equity Advisors, India Agri Business Fund and Global Green said in..... 0 comments

India: AIFPA promotes food processing industry
On the third day of Aahar International Food Fair, All India Food Processor's Association organised a seminar on " Speedy and Inclusive Growth of Food Processing Industries," jointly with the Indian Trade Promotion Organisation. MA Tejani, vice president, AIFPA and MD Gits Food, Piruz Khambatta, president,..... 0 comments

Bangladesh: Bumper jackfruit production likely in northern region
Production of jackfruit, officially recognized national fruit of Bangladesh, is expected to be bumper this year in northern Bangladesh because of the prevailing favourable climate in the region. After excellent budding in the maximum number of trees, the jackfruit is becoming bigger in size without any..... 0 comments

Hong Kong: Merchant fined for vegetable swindle
A Yuen Long vegetable stall owner has been fined $2,500 by Fanling Magistracy for supplying produce with false claims of organic authentication by the Baptist University.The Customs & Excise Department today reminded retailers to ensure their organic vegetables have accurate certification labels.Customs..... 0 comments


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