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Monsanto forms International Seed Group
Monsanto Company has formed International Seed Group, Inc (ISG), a holding company to invest in vegetable and fruit seed businesses with capital and technology investments.
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ArticleM&S revises Field to Fork
Marks & Spencer has launched an upgraded version of its Field to Fork code of practice, first developed in 2003.
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Golden Chelsea daffodils
The specialist daffodil division of Taylors Bulbs of Holbeach received its 14th consecutive gold metal at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show for its daffodil stand.
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Training brochure launched by IOP
IOP: The Packaging Society, the UK’s leading association for packaging and packaging training, has launched a new brochure detailing the range of training courses it offers.
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ArticleFuture of farming at Royal Show
Debating the future of farming will be at the core of the free conferences at this year’s Royal Show, taking place from July 1-4 2007 at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
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Supermarket partnership offers helping hand
Scores of people in northern England made redundant when budget supermarket chain Kwik Save closed 79 stores nationwide will be given the chance of finding work with other retailers.
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Scotts launch Exemptor
Scotts has launched Exemptor, a new contact and systemic insecticide for the control of major soil and foliar pests in container-grown ornamentals.
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Waitrose Scotland records strong performance
Waitrose is celebrating its first year of operating in Scotland, where sales are on a par with the busiest stores in London and the South East.
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1 in 7 growers 'in peril'
A new league table from financial analysts Plimsoll Publishing suggests that 1 in 7 UK fresh produce companies are currently at risk of failure.
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Small businesses are not aware of training available
A quarterly survey carried by the independent Small Business Research Trust (SBRT) has found that seven out of 10 smaller businesses are not aware of government training initiatives.
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US grows for Cuba
US growers are looking to boost trade with Cuba, as the embargo weakens. Executives of 114 companies from 25 US states, backed by five members of the US Congress, are on a trade mission, looking to increase sales of fresh produce to Cuba.
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Labour shortage to hit UK berry sector
A shortfall of migrant labour could spell “disaster” for the UK soft-fruit sector this season. A portion of the crop could be left unpicked in the field.
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ArticleTaypack's payback
Taypack Potatoes has achieved the highest possible of BRC Global Food accreditation for the fourth year running.
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ArticleUK apple market on song
The apple market in the UK is performing well for southern hemisphere fruit, despite a sluggish performance on the Continent.
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Horitculturist gets award from Prince Phillip
Horticulturist Chris Collins has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Prince Philip Medal, an award by the Prince in his role as President of City & Guilds.
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EurepGAP chooses ambassador for Africa
EurepGAP has appointed Dr Johannes Kern as the observer for Africa in the EurepGAP sector committees, for an initial period until December 2008.
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John Deere appoints Burden Bros
John Deere has announced the appointment of Burden Bros Agri Limited as its new agricultural dealer for Maidstone and the surrounding area.
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Hurry to In-Store Show
The Shop and Display Equipment Association (sdea) is launching a brand new edition of the sdea directory at this year’s In-Store Show on June 12-14.
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Sclerotinia concern for carrots
Sclerotinia has reportedly become more widespread and troublesome in carrots, causing rotting of roots and foliage and decreasing yield and quality.
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ArticleJerte Valley cherries hurt
Cherries in the Valle del Jerte area of Spain were struck by a severe hailstorm in the evening of May 22.