Fresh citrus tariffs of up to 50 percent would be reduced and eventually phased out, for fruit shipped during certain times of the year. Florida's crops have been short in recent years because of acreage losses to development, canker and other problems, but as harvests rebound, international markets are expected to buy more fruit, particularly grapefruit. California stands to benefit most from the tariff cuts, but "we have an opportunity to get our fair share," Sparks said. In addition to...

We request government to arrange for the packing material and transportation beforehand so that this year really becomes a memorable one," Dharamveer, another orchard owner said. The farmers say while production could cross expectations, the government should come forward to help farmers with arrangements for packaging and transport on time. Himachal's apple growers expect a bumper crop this year. Farmers say a prolonged winter and excessive snowfall during the tilling season kept the crop...

By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press Writer 1:19 AM PDT, April 14, 2007 NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana is celebrating the strawberry this weekend with a festival expected to draw thousands, but underpinning the revelry is the sad reality that the state's small but cherished strawberry farms are disappearing. By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press Writer 1:19 AM PDT, April 14, 2007 NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana is celebrating the strawberry this weekend with a festival expected to draw thousands, but...

The offer covers all products, including agricultural goods like beef, dairy, cereals and all fruit and vegetables. Europaworld 15/4/2007 EU Offers Full Market Access To Africa, Caribbean And Pacific Regions. It will apply immediately following the signing of an agreement - with a phase-in period for rice and sugar. The only exception will be South Africa where a number of globally competitive products will continue to pay import duties. This means all ACP countries would have the same...

The European Commission delegation in Tanzania has confirmed that the EU will remove the remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to the EU market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions as part of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations. The European Commission delegation in Tanzania has confirmed that the EU will remove the remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to the EU market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions as part of...