Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4434
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ArticleSoil Association makes organic wake-up call
The full English is one of Britain’s many great traditions, but for a fortnight from September 1, the Soil Association is asking people to make it organic.
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ArticleKatopé plants first Israeli varieties
Katopé has planted its first commercial quantities of Ben Dor stonefruit varieties in South Africa’s Cape, following over three years of liaison with the Israeli breeding firm.
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bpi.visqueen to sponsor PhD research
A study on how to take forward horticulture film technology in hotter climates is set to get underway at Lancaster University, with sponsorship from bpi.visqueen.
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ArticleCertis unveils its treasures
Certis Europe, a leading manufacturer of crop protection products for the fresh produce industry, is keen to maintain pole position and has introduced a number of new products this year. General manager Peter Hingley talks to FPJ about the company’s recent initiatives.
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ArticleUpbeat to the core
Early arrivals from the French apple crop are now hitting UK shores, leaving Gallic growers looking forward to a season that should be in fine fettle, particularly with the rest of Europe expecting volumes to fall. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleAvoid climatic consequences
The possible consequences of climate change have been well documented this year and, with the UK forecast to have hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters, the fresh produce industry is working to adapt to future conditions. But a new survey shows that UK growers believe climate change could benefit their businesses. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Directors' seven deadly duties in detail
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Christopher Sykes and Peijun Xia detail the seven legal duties of a company director.
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Floods highlight need to take cover
Recent extreme weather conditions have greatly concerned us all - watching scenes on the TV across the country, from Hull to
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Apple information feeds industry
Reading through the annual European apple and pear estimates unveiled at Prognosfruit this week, and rounded up with the
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Climate right for long-term view
Whether you believe that Climate Change is legitimate terminology or not, it is difficult to deny that the climate is
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Harding joins CMi board
Dr Richard Harding, a former senior civil servant at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), is to join the governing board of CMi.
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ArticleTozer opens doors
Over 20 different English bred salads, vegetables and herbs, multiplied by numerous varieties under trial from as far afield as Japan and the United States, will form the showcase for Tozer Seeds of Cobham, Surrey, at its open days on September 12-13.
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ArticleLe Crunch gears up for 2007 campaign
Le Crunch is gearing up to launch a new marketing campaign for French apples in September 2007, set to build on last year’s promotion, which reached over seven million consumers and achieved a 40 per cent uplift in sales.
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Downy mildew resistant sunflowers
US scientists have developed three new sunflower hybrids that are resistant to downy mildew and produce oil rich in oleic fatty acid.
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Warwick to host biopesticide workshop
Warwick University will be holding its final workshop from the project ‘The role of Regulation in Developing Biological Alternatives to Pesticides’, using the event as an opportunity to present feedback from the findings to scientists and practitioners on October 31.
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ArticleSun World signs up European trio
California grape and stonefruit producer, marketer and breeder Sun World has appointed three new licence-holders in Europe.
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ArticleNew Covent Garden Market reports growth
New Covent Garden Market released its annual report and accounts last week, showing promising growth for 2006-07.
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Blight plight continues
Despite the improved weather, UK potato growers are still seeing the repercussions of the rain with one of the worst blight seasons in living memory.
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ArticleChilean exporter hit by worker strike
Pacific Nut, the Chilean nut, almond and plum exporter, was temporarily closed down on Monday by striking workers who blocked access to two of the company’s facilities.