All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 3

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    NFU wins intervention right

    2001-05-23T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union has won permission from the Court of Appeal to put forward its views in a legal case between the ministry of agriculture and the Crop Protection Association over access to cheap crop protection products from abroad.

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    USDA proposes cranberry cut

    2001-05-22T00:00:00Z

    Cranberry producers in the US are debating whether to limit their own production for the second year running.

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    TGA campaign kicks off

    2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

    The Tomato Growers' Association is launching a football-themed promotion for the new tomato season.

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    NFUS name change

    2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union of Scotland has announced a name and status change.

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    Tomatoes need sustained action

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    Delegates at this week's international tomato conference were warned not to rest on their laurels.

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    Albert Fisher turnover recovery

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    International food group Albert Fisher plc has announced significant increases in turnover during the six months leading up to March this year.

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    Silver lining for Anecoop

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    One of the leading lights in Spain's production base is celebrating its silver anniversary this year.

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    Japanese interest in BCP

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    Mitsui, the Japanese conglomerate, has acquired the assets of a US business that produces biological control products with an impact for one of the UK's market leaders in the field.

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    Norris hails brand new era

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    Former transport minister Steven Norris (pictured right) has predicted that the enlargement of the EU will demand a complex supply chain and superior freight management, in which only the strongest logistics companies will survive.

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    Israel breaks grape record

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    The Israeli grape season kicked off in the UK on May 15 ö the earliest start in the history of exporter Agrexco.

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    UK's organic growers miss out

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    UK growers are not benefiting from the rising popularity of organic produce in the UK, the Soil Association has revealed.

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    Labour plans to scrap Maff

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    The ministry of agriculture faces an uncertain future under a future Labour government.

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    Zespri panel revealed

    2001-05-17T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit exporter and marketer has unveiled its panelists for the UK and Irish markets.

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    BPC issues blight advice

    2001-05-16T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council is encouraging potato growers to take extra precautions against potato blight.

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    Beetle battle stepped up

    2001-05-16T00:00:00Z

    The ministry of agriculture is stepping up its annual information campaign against Colorado beetle this year.

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    Retail footfall in decline

    2001-05-16T00:00:00Z

    A new report from market analyst Verdict Research finds that retailers are losing their share of the consumer spend. But fresh produce is holding firm.

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    Spanish strawberry drama

    2001-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Supplies of strawberries from Spain have met yet more problems as demand picks up in northern Europe.

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    Apples and onions in cancer battle

    2001-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The US Apple Association has reported clinical findings which suggest a link between apples, onions and the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer.

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    Canker eradication renewed

    2001-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Florida authorities is redoubling efforts to try and eliminate citrus canker in the south of the state.

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    Italy starts citrus plan

    2001-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The long awaited plan to rescue Italy's beleaguered citrus sector is now up and running.