All articles by Emma Haslett – Page 3
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EU pesticide fear
The NFU is urging growers to lobby their MEPs over the EU Parliament Environment Committee’s recent vote for major cuts in pesticide use.
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ArticleNew services to help potato growers
The British Potato Council (BPC) launched three new services to help growers tackle disease threats
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New Zealand to relax residue restrictions
New Zealanders may soon be eating their kiwi fruits with five times their current levels of chemical residues
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Protests target Agrexco
Israeli produce importers Carmel-Agrexco became one of the victims of the Camp for Climate Action’s day of ‘mass direct action’
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HTA backs climate response
The HTA has welcomed the government response to the retail sector’s comments on the Stern report into climate change.
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ArticleAdrian Scripps upbeat for top fruit season
Increasing demand for English apples and pears, as well as predictions of good quality as the first of the crop is picked this week, have led to leading grower Adrian Scripps expressing confidence for the season.
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ArticleTesco takes Dobbies
Tesco has finally won the battle for Dobbies after the retail giant increased its shareholding to around 53 percent this week.
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Bulb Company joins Maurice Crouch
The Bulb Company has become part of the Maurice Crouch Group.
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Genomes fruit boon
The genomes of two bacteria could have the double benefit of saving orchards from fire blight, as well as treating complications arising from human blood transfusions, according to new research.
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Apple of the organic eye
Garden Organic will be championing the cause of the British apple by holding two ‘Apple Days’
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Lantra calls for feedback
Lantra is asking businesses and their employees to have their say about the future of training in the industry.
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ArticleConifer countdown begins
The Association of British Conifer Growers (ABCG) has unveiled its latest promotional tool in its bid to promote National Conifer Week.
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BCPC tackles issues
Glasgow is gearing up to host the British Crop Production Council’s (BCPC) International Plant Protection four-day congress in October.
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Dragon makes its den at Tatton Park
Punters at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park might have been forgiven for feeling a little anxious this year, as a menacing life-sized dragon presided over the show.
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Hop, skip, and drink
Garden Organic is set to celebrate the great British tradition of beer drinking in September for its Hop Festival.
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ArticlePotato growers assess weather damage
While all outdoor vegetable and salad crops throughout the country have suffered damage from the wet weather in May and June, maincrop potatoes appear to have suffered among the worst
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ArticleSA looks for converts
The Soil Association is targeting growers who are considering switching to organic production in its ‘Thinking of going organic?’ event.
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Fact sheet promises to turn tide of flood-affected finance
A new fact sheet is promising to help growers affected by flood damage.
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Fargro members back plans
Fargro’s transformation from a co-operative to a private limited company moved a step closer last week after members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the change.
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ArticleWashington apple crop slightly down
Although it is early to provide concrete predictions for the upcoming Washington apple crop, there is already some insight as to what to expect for the 2007/08 season.