All articles by Ben Walker – Page 8
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450 million suffer as water runs out
Developing world under pressure as water shortage bites.
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Recruiter tailors courses for produce staff
Merston Peters launches training courses specially designed for fresh produce employees.
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ACP producers receive pesticides boost
A programme is launched to help ACP producers conform to EU guidelines on pesticides. The scheme is touted as key factor in drive against poverty in developing world.
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Pestcides programme launches for developing world.
A scheme to aid ACP producers is launched in developing world. Initiative to help exporters to confirm with EU guidelines.
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Stockbrige House asking price "unrealistic" says STC.
Research centre condemns landlord Defra's asking price for site as "unrealistic". No market for specialist property in commercial market claims Stockbridge Technology Centre boss.
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Stockbridge Technology Centre under threat from site sale
Major horticultural research centre faces homelessness. Defra bosses open to offers for key North Yorkshire site.
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Fresh produce prescriptions could start trend
Local doctors are prescribing fresh produce to heart-risk patients. Health chiefs believe more health authorities could follow suit.
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ABP acquires new coldstores
ABP gains cutting-edge cold store technology, which its says will boost the business of its core ports.
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Fungicides granted SOLA
Three key fungicides receive seal of approval.The Horticultural Development Council authorises Amistar, Metalaxyl and Invader.
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Science takes on mango fruit fly.
A Brazilian scientist claims he can rid South America of the rampant fruit fly. His new technique will sterilise the pest.
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Vegetable shortage beckons - USDA
Vegetable supples hit by lower harvested acreage.Last year's oversupply and low prices partly to blame says USDA.
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Early season Israeli exotics arrive in UK
Agrexco receives its first shipments of Israeli produce. The kuobo is one of the more unusual products included this year.
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Whitty samples market life
Minister for the food chain pays his first visit to the government-owned New Covent Garden horticultural wholesale market.
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HRI provides herb irrigation insight
The HRI releases findings on irrigation systems and improve yields. Three industry insiders give key presentations at National Herb Centre HQ.
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Selfridges showcase Thai produce
Selfridges came alive in a colourful extravaganza of the best in Thai produce.Shoppers were treated to a wonderful show at the prestigious London store.
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Multiples react to prince's plea
The supermarkets will stock more locally grown produce.Prince Charles claimed buying locally would help the rural recovery.
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Successful year for pesticides body
The Pesticide Safety Directorate has a successful year.The body achieves all but one of its targets.
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BerryWorld boosts business
Soft fruit specialists BerryWorld lead the charge in business development.The company introduces key initiatives including benchmarking and graduate recruitment.
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NFU issues illegal imports warning
The NFU warn of illegal imports carrying deadly diseases to the UK. Union health chiefs tell the government they must stem the tide or compromise public health.
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Soleco bags salad leader
French ready-to-eat salad firm Soleco buys Spanish market leader Vega Major.The Gallic company hopes the purchase will give them a stranglehold on the European market.