All articles by Gavin Haynes – Page 15
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French take a bite from British apples market
The French are enjoying a strong apple season in the UK, with stocks clearing well and prices holding up.
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ArticleSA grape exporters wither
South Africa’s grape growers are facing a sharp fall in profits, prompting many to exit the wine industry.
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ArticleUS tomatoes weigh in at $650 million
A recent report by the University of California agricultural department puts the US tomato industry at around $650 million in California's agricultural economy last year, more than the world's second largest producer, Italy, and greater than a growing industry in China.
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ArticleARS develop bug-fighting lettuce
US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant geneticists have developed seven kinds of parent iceberg lettuces that shrug off attack by two microbial enemies.
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ArticleEthiopian flower market taking off
Ethiopia’s Horticultural Producers and Exporters Association believes that the country could become one of Africa’s leading flower exporters within the next five years.
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ArticlePackaging company takes prizes for innovation
Atlas Packaging has collected a number of prizes for its living plants packaging concept.
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Mid-East: tomatoes the only solution
One way to resolve the ongoing Middle Eastern crisis…send more tomatoes to Iran.
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Listeria help a step closer
US Agricultural Research Service scientists have tested a combination of bacterial enemies to control patches of listeria monocytogenes.
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Aspire system for root analysis goes mainstream
British growers will be attending a milestone event when the Asparagus Growers' Association, in conjunction with the HDC, meet at a demonstration workshop being held at the PGRO offices at Thornhaugh, Cams, next week.
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New members for FSA board
Two new members have been appointed to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board by Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt. The new appointees are Tim Bennett, former president of the NFU, and Nancy Robson, former chair of the FSA Consumer Committee.
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Growers urged to SALSA
A new food safety scheme has been launched that is intended to make it more affordable and less burdensome for small producers to directly supply local retailers and public institutions.
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ArticleLevies 'could rise by 50 per cent'
Grower levy charges could legally increase by up to 50 percent under the powers of the new levy board structure when it comes into operation next year.
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Agri-Food Innovation Centre wants to become 'regional hub'
The major new Agri-Food Innovation Centre at Duchy College is on track to open in August.
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Agriculture not villain in climate change
British agriculture uses just 1.8% of the nation’s energy, yet produces 70% of its food needs.
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Post-emergence herbicide alternative introduced
An alternative post-emergence herbicide for use in a wide range of broad leaved crops including beans, peas, and potatoes has been introduced by Interfarm UK.
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Genebank set up with EC funding
A new EC-funded project has been set up to stimulate the use of rare genebank material in leafy vegetable production.
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Fargro announces new sales team
Fargro has announced the appointment of two new sales staff.
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Water awards honour nation's biggest savers
Recent water-saving awards showcased many innovative schemes.
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EU targets empower farmers
Energy-farming is set to become a reality, in line with new proposals from the EU.
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Life reportedly very long
“Life is very long when you’re lonely,” sang Morrissey. Recent evidence, however, offers proof that he was wrong.