Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4418
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Diseases on the comback trail
US scientists have found that two diseases that ‘rampaged’ through potato fields in the past are making a more virulent comeback.
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ArticleOranges not the only fruit for vitamin C
World Cancer Research Fund nutritionist Becky Day has drawn up a guide to tell consumers how much vitamin C is contained in different fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleBlack is the new blue
Sainsbury’s is celebrating a ‘berry’ good year for summer fruits, with a massive rise in blackberry sales.
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ArticleJS gives apples biggest push
Sainsbury’s has made its clearest commitment to date to English top-fruit by announcing that the only imported varieties that the supermarket will sell in the autumn will be those that cannot be grown in the UK.
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ArticleTax investigations
Finding out you are under investigation by HM Revenue and Customs is a stressful development. Ben Hopps reports on what steps to take if this happens.
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ArticlePesticides under pressure
Proposed changes at EU level to the amount of pesticide allowed on crops could have a seismic impact upon the industry. Michael Barker gauges reaction and asks what the effect of the proposals could be.
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ArticleOrganic crossroads
A new Soil Association report out this week has found that the organics market grew 22 percent to just over £2 billion last year. But growers have suffered badly during the recent wet weather. Larry Saunders evaluates the current mood of the industry.
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Kate Jackson - BPC soils projects manager
“You can scarcely have missed the warnings on soil management legislation.”
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EU pesticide plans are a nonsense
The proposed massive cuts in pesticide use emanating from the European corridors of power are an absolute nonsense that the
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New machine from Enterpack
Enterpack has launched its new EHQ-200 machine; a countertop automatic sealing system.
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ArticleScotts launches new products
Scotts will be featuring two new products on its Four Oaks stand this year.
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VI beats pesticide target
Major targets agreed with the government to minimise the environmental impact of pesticides have been exceeded, according to the sixth annual report of the Voluntary Initiative (VI).
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ArticleTesco lays claim to first Cox
Tesco claimed the first arrival of new-season 2007 English Cox when its Lunsford Park store, outside Maidstone, took delivery at midday on September 1.
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New lines from Yorkshire Plants
Yorkshire Plants will be showing new lines at Four Oaks, which will include a range of ornamental container trees, unusual conifers, shrubs and patio standards.
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Asda and Sainsbury's spark carrier bag row
Asda and Sainsbury’s have come under fire from environmental watchdogs for failing to reduce the excessive number of plastic carrier bags used in their online home deliveries.
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Matso clambers back to its feet
Chilli importer and grower Matsofresh has overcome tough financial conditions to get back on its feet, according to md Matt Rogers.
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Botany Bay showcases new PAC geraniums
Midlands-based nursery Botany Bay, will be showing several new PAC Geranium varieties at this year’s show, as well as releasing two new ranges of Petunia.
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ArticleBerry grower greens up
Hall Hunter Partnership (HHP) has significantly increased the recycling level at its Heathlands Farm site following the introduction of waste management equipment supplied by ACM.
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HTA launches plantarea masterclasses
HTA is set to launch a series of training days aimed at plantarea staff and managers at venues throughout the UK.
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ArticleSir Terry hints at price rises
The first signs of an end to the supermarket price cutting frenzy could be emerging, as Sir Terry Leahy, no less, admits spending trends are changing.