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Southern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026

2026-05-01T07:02:00+01:00By Maura Maxwell

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Southern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026

Southern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026

WCO warns of impact of Middle East war on logistics and access, as well as cost of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers

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