Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4473
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ArticleBopp: the story so far
The British Ornamental Plant Producers (BOPP) Scheme has come a long way since its inception in the mid-1990s. Now in its eleventh year, the organisation plans to evolve and keep itself relevant for the 21st century grower. Technical liaison manager Anna Kearton of ADAS outlines the structure and organisation of BOPP, and explains how it plans to expand and develop for the future.
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Article"Superfood" sales soar
Sales of named “superfoods” have boomed as UK consumers attempt to eat their way to good health, new research shows.
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ArticleNew organic growers group launched
A major new organics group, targeted exclusively at fruit and vegetable growers, has been formally launched. The Organic Growers Alliance describes itself as ‘a self-help group to its members and a liason with other orgaisations.’
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ArticleTesco enter your garden
A mixed reaction has greeted the news that Tesco is on the verge of purchasing the Dobbies garden centre group.
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New age for plant retailing?
The imminent arrival of the Tesco juggernaut in the garden centre industry could herald a new age for the sector and the
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Richard Hirst - Chairman NFU Board for Horticulture
“The implications on our sector of a lack of seasonal labour are potentially devastating.”
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ArticleKing offered loyalty bonus
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King is set to receive a multi-million pound windfall to ensure he is not tempted by a bigger wage package under private equity ownership.
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ArticleBayer gets top Euro rating
At the EuroBlight workshop in Bologna, Italy, held in May of this year, Bayer CropScience´s Infinito (fluopicolide + propamocarb-HCI) received the best combined rating of all established or newly-developed potato fungicides, the company reported.
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ArticleEnvironmental potato guide for Scotland
The Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and potato supplier Branston Ltd are linking up to publish environmental guidance for potato production in Scotland.
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ArticleFlorida citrus bounces back to form
Grapefruit exports from Florida have rocketed this season, the Florida Department of Citrus has revealed, ahead of the close of the 2006-07 season.
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US unwilling to budge on farm subsidies
American crop grower groups say the recent ‘Challenge paper’ from the Doha Round agriculture negotiations committee chairman was not a step forward in negotiations.
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ArticleCD outlines information on school visits to farms
A government objective to increase outdoor school visits to farms has been given a major boost by the production of a comprehensive new educational resource.
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Parripak consolidates enviro plan
Parripak Foods has consolidated its company environmental-impact plan.
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ArticleDutch cues up for export expansion
Eight Dutch cucumber associations are to combine under the K8 banner to jointly strengthen their international market position.
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Wide variety of adaptability to climate change
Measures to protect wildlife, woodland and water in England and Wales differ widely in their suitability to adapt to climate change according to a new report from the Environment Agency.
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ArticleAsda retains cheapest crown
Asda can once again bask in the title of Britain's cheapest supermarket, as it landed the prize for the 10th successive year.
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ArticleHerbert gets machinery nod
The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has awarded its Sir Roland Burke Perpetual Challenge machinery trophy to engineers R J Herbert.
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FTA fears road pricing scheme will encourage neglect
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the publication of a draft bill providing the opportunity for local authorities to trial road pricing schemes.
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ArticleOrganic alliance formed
A major new organics group, targetted exclusively at fruit and vegetable growers, has been formalised this week.
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Bioplastics to boom at interpack 2008
Bioplastics and biopackaging are set to take centre stage at interpack 2008, to be held from 24-30 April 2008 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.