All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 188
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ArticleGrowers face further audit stress
Growers may have to brace themselves for significantly tougher audit inspections as a result of the latest EurepGap revision.
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New blight warnings
Growers are again being warned to take preventative action against potato blight.
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ArticleGrower quits over poor returns
Kent’s biggest cauliflower grower, Robert Montgomery from the Isle of Thanet, is to cease production of the crop because the vegetable is no longer financially viable.
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NFU voices labour pains
The NFU is writing to Lord Rooker expressing concern that there is critical lack of availability of labour in horticulture in 2007.
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Climate change urges rethink of approach
Notions of produce quality will need to be redefined if Britain and the world are to face up to the responsibilities of climate change, experts suggest.
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ArticleBees sent to Coventry
Garden Organic is teaming up with the Warwickshire Beekeepers Association to launch a new apiary cabin on Saturday June 9.
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ArticleMarket forces
A sense of rebellion against traditional retail outlets and the huge rise in popularity of eating out has brought exciting times for the wholesale sector, where there are considerable changes afoot. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleCulture club
As the nation becomes increasingly multicultural, the emerging market for ethnic produce could provide an alternative stream of trade for UK growers. Emma Twyning investigates.
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ArticlePlant supply pressure
The superb plant sales figures posted over the Easter weekend and thereafter have had an unexpected knock-on effect - there could soon be a shortage of plants. Angela Youngman reports.
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Richard Hirst - Chairman NFU Board for Horticulture
“I have become very concerned that the continuing negative reporting of Levy Board UK will start to have an impact on horticulture’s influence on the process.”
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Wide remit needed for eat in colour
Hats off to the Eat in Colour campaign for achieving a market penetration of almost 50 million consumers. It’s a
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Growers toast to cherry SOLA
UK cherry growers have been handed a boost with the news that Steward has received specific off-label approval for control of the light brown apple moth.
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ArticleEIC reaches 50 million consumers
The Eat in Colour campaign has reached a total audience of almost 50 million consumers in the UK since January, according to organisers.
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Lloyds to sponsor RHS Gala Preview
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets is to sponsor the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show Charity Gala Preview for the next two years.
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Grass expert on home turf
The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes will be officially launched at this year's Chelsea show
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ArticleGreat Pavilion gears up for show
There will be much of interest to commercial growers in the Great Pavilion at Chelsea this year.
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ArticleNew roses at Chelsea
Harkness will be introducing a number of new rose varieties at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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ArticleBees descend on Chelsea
With bees disappearing from Britain’s landscape in alarming numbers, they are conversely swarming towards the top of the agenda at Chelsea.
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Flower named in Seabrook's honour
The legendary Peter Seabrook is to embark on his latest Chelsea voyage this year, with the unveiling of a plant named in his honour.