All Flowers articles – Page 26
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ArticlePortsmouth takes up its trowels
The seeds of a big idea which could change the face of the city and the diets of residents have been sown at the University of Portsmouth in Hampshire.
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ArticleThird year lucky for NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) saw its annual fruit and vegetable extravaganza named the Supreme Champion in the Great Yorkshire Show Flower Hall, held last week, for the third year running.
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ArticleTurnover up at the Garden
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) achieved total turnover of £606 million in 2008-09, an 11 per cent increase on 2007-08.
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Israeli exports suffer slump
Agricultural exports from Israel have fallen by almost a quarter on last year, with citrus among the products heavily hit.
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ArticleFirmly on home soil
Tenderstem broccoli has made quite a name for itself over the last five years since it was commercially introduced to UK supermarket shelves. With main growing areas situated in hot climes like Kenya, Morocco and Jordan, it is probably assumed that the high-end vegetable is not suited to production in this country. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds evidence to the contrary
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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ArticleAirfreight flying high
A government report on sustainability has backed the fresh produce airfreight business, recognising its minimal carbon footprint and importance in fighting poverty.
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ArticleSDC announces public projects
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has unveiled a selection of the best ideas that could help transform the UK into a sustainable society in its new Breakthroughs for the 21st Century project, to promote community gardening and local food.
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ArticleAnglia Farmers boosts team
The member services team at Anglia Farmers has been given a major boost with the appointment of Ashley Gilman as member business manager.
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Guernsey garners Queen's eye
Growers in Guernsey have seen a double landmark this month, recognised by the Queen on two fronts.
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Soft-fruit SOLA gains approval
A new abamectin insecticide is now available for growers, targeting Two-Spotted Spider Mite and Western Flower Thrip in a range of vegetables and soft fruit.
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ArticlePrince Charles visits potato project
The Grow Your Own Potatoes project received the Royal Seal of Approval at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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ArticleNew London market opens
The first traditional street market to open in central London for half a century has opened this week after a £1 million regeneration project.
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ArticleA sting in the tail
The sight of hundreds of beekeepers swarming on Westminster last November brought the increasingly desperate plight of the honeybee to the public’s attention. With hives across the world dying off at an alarming rate and fears mounting that in the not-too-distant future there may not be enough bees to pollinate crops for food production, Laura Gould investigates what we can do to reverse this highly worrying trend.
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ArticleWinter bean growers warned
Growers of winter beans, particularly those who are new to growing the crop, are being reminded that they must keep well ahead of chocolate spot.
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ArticleHayford & Rhodes in Re:fresh success
Hayford & Rhodes, co-owned by three young sisters, Amy, Laura and Joanna Rhodes, scooped the Covent Garden Market Authority Retail Florist of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh awards.
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NFU triumph at Chelsea again
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has scooped its 13th consecutive gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009 despite not attracting a much-needed sponsor.
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ArticleOne against four
Greengrocer Tim Bates is celebrating his first year at Fruition, in Glastonbury. Here, Caroline Sherwood reveals the ups and downs of the trade and what it takes for one man to make his vision for selling fruit and vegetables traditionally work on a changing high street.
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Hayman flies flag for British tomatoes
British Tomato Week has quickly become an established and popular feature on the fresh produce calendar. Alex Lawson caught up with Gerry Hayman, chief executive of the Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA), to find out about this year’s event.