News from Asiafruit – Page 463
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ArticleCalifornia combats drought
The Californian government is combating drought by announcing its lowest-ever initial water allocation of just five per cent
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ArticleAustralian stonefruit looks to CNY
Chinese New Year timing means an abundance of Australian stonefruit will be available to markets for the festivities
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ArticleChile to open Vietnam office
Chile plans to open an agricultural attaché office in Vietnam in 2010 as part of efforts to expand exports to the country
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ArticleHeat hits Riverland citrus
A recent heatwave in South Australia’s Riverland region looks set to slash next season’s navel orange crop, although quality indications are good
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ArticleDefying the fickle finger of exchange rates
Exchange rates have turned against key Southern Hemisphere suppliers to Asia, but the rising purchasing power of the region's markets means there is plenty still to play for
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ArticleAsian Citrus shares plunge
Chinese orange plantation owner Asian Citrus Holdings has seen its share prices plunge after it was suspended on its Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut
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ArticleNZ cherry season gets going
New Zealand has picked its first cherries in a new season that looks promising, if not as large as last year
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ArticleAustralian citrus growers target China
Australia’s peak citrus industry body has called for a united approach across all sectors in a bid to improve Chinese market access
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ArticleIndian ginger imports rise
Imports of ginger have risen in India due to a shortfall in production and prices look set to remain high
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ArticleNZ engineer creates kiwifruit picker
New Zealand engineer Dr Rory Flemmer has won a national award for creating a robotic kiwifruit picking machine
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ArticleCitrus Australia welcomes reform package
The organisation has praised the package for AQIS export certification and called for a further rebate on fees
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ArticleGlasshouses gain favour in India
Farmers in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are turning to glasshouses to improve growing conditions and increase yields
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ArticleHanjin increases Asia-Europe rates
Korean shipping group joins rate-boost trend on eastbound services from Asia to Europe
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ArticleThousands protest against spray ban
Thousands of Philippine banana workers have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s banning of aerial fungicide spraying
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ArticleCalifornia navels looking good
After a month of picking, an industry expert says the Californian navel orange season looks good for volume, quality and price
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ArticleAustralian grape fears unfounded
An Australian table grape expert believes the Sunraysia region’s recent heatwave won’t affect crop volumes dramatically
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ArticleDamco appoints North Asia CCO
Anne Marcotty has joined the logistics company's Asian division as its new chief commercial officer
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ArticleAfghan apples head to India
War-torn Afghanistan last week exported its first apples to India, according to Agence France Presse
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ArticlePhilippines health body recommends spray ban
The Philippine Department of Health has angered banana workers with its recommendation to ban aerial crop spraying
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart aids Punjab farmers
Indian wholesaler Bharti Wal-Mart has commenced a pilot scheme to assist Punjab farmers in every aspect of fresh produce production