Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4472
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ArticleOrganic cucumbers a hit in Germany
Dutch organic specialist Eosta has launched two new organic cucumber varieties on the German market this week, with the aim of introducing them to the UK in the future.
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Admin simplified for growers
EU agriculture ministers have agreed a package of reforms under which fresh produce farmers in England will no longer need fruit, vegetable and potato (FVP) authorisations when claiming payments under the single payment scheme (SPS).
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ArticleTesco and Greenvale AP link up to push local spuds
Edinburgh was the first city to benefit from a push for local potatoes mounted by Tesco Scotland and supplier Greenvale AP
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RHS opens Wisley glasshouse
The RHS this week opens its new glasshouse at RHS Wisley in Surrey, promoting it as an elegant meeting and conference venue.
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ArticleCape rain disrupts sendings
Heavy rainfall and flooding of Oliphants River in South Africa is disrupting citrus shipments and causing a tight supply situation on the UK market.
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ArticleBlackcurrants top healthy superfruit league
Blackcurrants come top of the superfruit health league, according to the first science-based review of 20 fruits commonly credited with helping fight disease.
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ArticleWyevale calls for cash
Plant suppliers to Wyevale have been left angry and concerned this week after the retailer wrote to them asking for a financial contribution to its development programme.
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ArticleMorrisons makes renewed salad recall
Morrisons has recalled four of its own-brand, pre-packed salads.
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Walking the red carpet at film fair
A new agricultural conference called Agricultural Film 2008 is set to gather the agricultural and horticultural film industry to discuss the latest developments in markets and technology.
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Managing crops simplified
Managing crop records has potentially been simplified with the launch of a new software package by Farmade and Farmplan.
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ArticleBreast cancer beaten with fruit and walking
Women battling breast cancer can halve their risk of dying from the disease if they eat fruit and take up walking, a US study has found.
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FWAG joins with Branston for Potato Production guide
Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and Branston Ltd are joining together to produce a version of the Environmental Guidance for Potato Production expressly for Scotland.
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Banana cartel probe steps up
EU regulators are expected to target banana giants in the EU in a renewed cartel probe.
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EFFP promotes public-sector sourcing
EFFP is offering north western growers an invite to its ‘Share to Supply’ North West event, which aims to bring growers and the public sector closer together in support of locally-sourced produce.
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ArticleHDC granted £30,000 by Carbon Trust
The Horticultural Development Council is one of 16 organisations named today by the Carbon Trust that have been awarded grants of up to £140,000 as part of an initiative which encourages UK businesses and organisations to cut its CO2 emissions.
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ArticleBPC hosts West Midlands Potato Day 2007
More than 200 growers and members of the potato industry were presented with the latest advice from the British Potato Council and independent experts at the West Midlands Potato Day last week.
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ArticlePropagating the benefits of UK horticulture
Notcutts’ Chris Bowman has given many years of service to the horticulture industry, largely with the same firm. He talks to Angela Youngman about how he came to be involved in the sector, his passion for propagation, and his hopes and fears for the future of the industry.
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ArticlePotted future
There has been much work done in recent years on biodegradable pots and their role within the ornamental sector. Adrian Tatum asks how far the industry has come and what challenges still face manufacturers and growers.