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ArticleBerry growers can do it twice a year
Growing primocane blackberries yielding two crops a year is expected to become a reality, growers have been told
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ArticlePatio veg proves popular
While multiples have built up a substantial business in growing flowers sold in patio pots, their attention is now encompassing the possibilities of expanding into edible and ornamental vegetables.
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Exosect takes on Batt
Exosect, a leading provider of intelligent pest management solutions, has announced that it has responded to a 100 per cent increase in demand for Exosex CM from South African distributor Terason, with the appointment of dedicated sales development manager for the region, Mark Batt.
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Communicating hydroponics
A community project that promotes the social, nutritional and environmental benefits of hydroponics is collaborating with a hydroponic equipment supplier to communicate the environmental benefits of growing using water rather than soil.
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Organic pumpkins light up charity
Garden Organic, the UK’s leading organic growing charity, is inviting people to get into the Halloween mood this October at the charity’s annual Pumpkin Day.
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ArticlePrince backs Year of Food and Farming
The Prince of Wales reaffirmed his pledge to bring schoolchildren closer to the land last week, when he became the first farmer to welcome visitors at part of the Year of Food and Farming.
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Pest prevention breakthrough
An Israeli scientist has developed a unique method to protect crops from pest damage.
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Exosect launches SA sales development manager
Pest management firm Exosect has announced it has appointed a dedicated sales development manager for South Africa.
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ArticleThornless US blackberries to debut in UK
Four new US bred thornless blackberry varieties will be available to English growers next spring
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ArticleZipping up market share
Zip-Pak, the global leader in resealable packaging innovations, has revealed the first in a series of quantitative research studies to test consumer preference for packaging.
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Sakata releases broccoli strains
Seed company Sakata UK will release its first commercial seeds for 2008 production of broccoli Naxos F1 at its annual open days on October 10 and 11.
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ArticleTastiest Tomato winner unveiled
Despite stiff competition, a contest launched find the nation’s tastiest tomato has reached its conclusion.
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Return to fuel duty escalator rejected
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Commission for Integrated Transport’s (CfIT) new report on carbon emissions from the transport sector
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ArticleScotherbs rewards schoolchildren
Perthshire growers Scotherbs have rewarded primary school children in the area for their work to promote the benefits of herbs by donating a new picnic table.
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ArticlePoupart fruit fit for skippers
Poupart Citrus is to sponsor Skip2BFit, the fitness initiative that motivates schoolkids across the UK to exercise and eat well.
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BASF calls for continued innovation
BASF’s Agricultural Products division head, Michael Heinz, has said that the ever-increasing demands upon growers and farmers has meant that there is a constant call for innovative crop protection active ingredients.
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ArticleAshby hangs up his berries
After a career spanning more than 40 years in the produce industry, Bill Ashby has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2007.
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ADAS events to examine NVZ implications
ADAS has announced that it will launch a series of events for growers and their associates to examine the new NVZ proposals.
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Hart & Friedmann gives Total juice
Total Produce is building a stronger citrus business at Tolworth Towers with the move of Hart & Friedmann (H&F) from Middlesex and new recruitment.
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ArticleFresca plans glass revolution
A major new glasshouse development has been unveiled that will radically increase the UK production capacity for UK salads.