Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4508
-
Article
Byworth updates the Yorkshireman
Byworth has improved on its 20-year-old Yorkshireman boiler, introducing the re-vamped Yorkshireman 2.
-
ArticlePolka dances up berry charts
Polka raspberry production in the UK is set for a boost this year, according to Hargreaves Plants, and sales are expected to jump by more than 10 per cent.
-
ArticleBPC adopts schools
The BPC is to begin adopting schools as part of an initiative designed to educate children about potato production.
-
ArticleOnions face undersupply
The UK onion season will finish up to a month early, leaving a tight supply situation until at least the end of August.
-
Article
Programme announced for Pesticides in Food Conference
A full programme for the fourth International Fresenius Conference on Pesticide Residues in Food is now available online.
-
Article
Tomato growers may be able to combat grey mould
Tomato growers will soon be able to cultivate varieties without having to apply pesticides to resist grey mould (Botrytis cinerea).
-
Article
Agriculture project underway in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched a VND290 billion (£9.45 million) project to develop agriculture in 2007-2010.
-
ArticleMushrooms exploit the potential of selenium
When one Ulster grower found himself in a tight spot, he looked to medical research to develop a brand new product line.
-
ArticleA union for Petit Forestier and Fresh Direct
The UK’s largest independent fresh produce supplier, Fresh Direct is now operating more than 75 refrigerated vehicles from Petit Forestier, the majority of which have been supplied in full livery on a long term contract hire basis.
-
Article
Spring weather makes post-em an option
The difficult weather and soil conditions earlier this Spring have not made it easy for growers to apply pre-emergence herbicides in peas and beans, but there are effective post-em options to be considered, according to BASF.
-
Article
FPB calls for tough enquiry results
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called on the Competition Commission to produce recommendations with “real teeth” in its grocery market enquiry, following Tesco’s release of record results.
-
Article
Bike registration bill proposed
All off-road motorcycles and quadricycles are to be registered and carry number plates, if a new bill is passed.
-
Article
Stonefruit crops stricken
Spanish stonefruit growers in Murcia are concerned that high winds in March and a brief localised hailstorm on April 6 have damaged 30 per cent of their crops.
-
ArticleHaygrove to market new coverings
Haygrove has joined forces with VOEN, the tree and grape covering manufacturers.
-
ArticleContamination squeezes salad supply
Glass contamination incidents, continuing rainfall in Spain’s major production area and soaring market demand have combined to leave the UK leafy salad sector scrambling to fill orders.
-
Article
Soil seminar at organic farm
Laverstoke Park farm will hold a two day seminar called “Improve life in your soil - using compost and compost tea” to help farmers and growers involved in organic farming, urban horticulture and landscaping increase their knowledge of improvements to soil quality using natural and biological approaches.
-
ArticleDigging it at Booths
An emphasis on quality, taste and provenance has kept Booths one step ahead of the competition and, after scooping Re:fresh Foods from Spain Independent Retailer of the Year two years running, the north-west England-based chain intends to keep up the good work. Anna Sbuttoni reports.