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AgTradeNews is an FAS/Pretoria newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.

Since the last Export Certificate report was issued by FAS/Santiago in 2014, Chile has granted access for the following products from the United States...

Post forecasts that the total citrus production will remain flat at 2,631,000 MT in the 2015/16 MY, based on the increases in grapefruit, lemons and soft citrus production driven by increases in area

Chile’s salmon industry has been hit with low international prices and high production costs, which are causing revenue losses for salmon companies.

MY2015/16 seed cotton production in Burkina Faso, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Chad combined, are expected to drop 10 percent compared to the initial target due to a late start of the rainy season

This report contains an official translation of Ethiopia’s Importers-Exporters and Wholesalers Directive (June 2014).

Avocado exports have been 42% lower in January-October 2015 compared to 2014 due to a lower production output from Chile caused by droughts and a reduction in production area.

Despite recent economic challenges including a weakening rand and decreasing disposable incomes, South Africans have demonstrated a growing interest in quality distilled spirits...

Post estimates that the 2015/16 MY production of apples will increase by two percent to 865,000 MT and that the pears production will increase by three percent to 410,000 MT in the 2015/16 MY...

Tanzania with its growing population, strategic location in East Africa, increasing middle class and high-growth rate presents an opportunity for U.S. agriculture and food exports.

Weather conditions are expected to be uncertain during the 2015 spring and summer due to “El Niño”.

The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) has reportedly completed the process of awarding contracts for the previously-announced 1.0 million metric ton wheat tender.