Huanglongbing can be fatal for citrus trees (Source:USDA)
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IFPRI info, 2 February 2016 - Mexico: 50% of strawberries damaged by cold weather
Fresh Plaza, 2 February 2016 - MD2 pineapple brings Ghanaian farmers misery
Fresh Plaza, 2 February 2016 - New parasitic wasp mix detects first signs of aphid infestation
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Fresh Plaza, 27 January 2016
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Fresh Plaza, 27 January 2016
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Fresh Fruit Portal, 26 January 2016
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Fresh Plaza, 26 January 2016
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AllAfrica News: Food and Agriculture, 26 January 2016
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