All articles by Ben Walker – Page 6

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    Farmers hit the internet

    2001-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Agriculture begins to wise-up to the power of online trade.E-commerce rubs off on traditional industry, according to NFU survey.

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    NFU says WTO talks will "challenge" farmers

    2001-11-15T00:00:00Z

    NFU chiefs issue warning shot amid widespread joy over Doha WTO talks. But meeting spells good news for UK economy, they admit.

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    Zespri has record season

    2001-11-12T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit marketer says sales have increased by 10 per cent.

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    Top shop and markets revealed by NFU chiefs

    2001-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Hexham farmers market and Hollow Trees farm shop scoop major award. Best range, marketing and promotion landed accolade, say NFU bosses.

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    FPC gives pesticide residue advice

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    FPC says use its guidelines to banish pesticide residues, amid reports from Lord Whitty that winter letuce has exceeded MRLs for past seven seasons.

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    6,000 industry jobs to go in 2002

    2001-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Thousands of jobs to go next year.But rising salaries not economic uncertainty to blame say experts.

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    Policy commission heads north

    2001-10-29T00:00:00Z

    The policy commission on the future of farming and food begins tour in North West and North East.Essential to understand the needs and role of every region, says commission chief.

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    NFU chiefs fight their corner

    2001-10-26T00:00:00Z

    NFU bosses tell the government many of its demands on the farming industry are contradictory. But dire income can be overturned by regulation and a fairer playing field.

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    Chiquita on its knees

    2001-10-25T00:00:00Z

    Chiquita in key creditors endgame to save company. Banana war threatens key distributor, as losses spiral beyond control.

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    Mayhew apple loyalty fears

    2001-10-16T00:00:00Z

    Lord Mayhew tells the UK apple industry not to rest on its laurels. Loyalty of consumer won't last unless we court it, says the National Fruit Show president.

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    Kids cook up potato knowledge

    2001-10-15T00:00:00Z

    BPC launches school cooking contest to improve knowledge of the potato.

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    Somerfield loses out

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield sees sales growth fall away amid hot competition from larger stores.But bosses dismiss the news as shares slump.

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    Poland fights for rights of small farms

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    A UK and Polish coalition protest to protect small farms.Poland's biodiversity must be preserved, say coalition bosses.

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    Winterton hired to shadow Defra team

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Ann Winterton appointed by Iain Duncan Smith to take on Defra.Congleton MP works under Peter Ainsworth in shadow cabinet.

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    Brassica show announced by Zwann

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Nickerson-Zwann annonces major brassica show in the heart of production country.Event a valuable opportunity for growers to meet technical experts, say organisers.

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    Tesco hits the heights

    2001-09-18T00:00:00Z

    Tesco climbs the world league of hypermarket operators. UK's leading multiple is poised to gain market share with focused strategy, say experts.

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    Greenery shoots up

    2001-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Greenery International shows four percent growth in 2000-1.Good year for greenhouse company in spite of fall in proces for greenhouse product.

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    Freight bosses back EU fuel tax proposal

    2001-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Freight Transport Association offers support to European Union on road tax harmonisation.But government's decision to fight white paper will damage industry, say association bosses.

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    Onion show switched to next summer

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Onion Crop Focus bosses announce go-ahead for next year's event.Sponsors unchanged after foot and mouth wrecks this summer's show.

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    Packaging workshop to turn ideas into reality

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Packaging solutions offered in unique collaberation.Institute of Printing and Institute of Packaging team-up for special show.