Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4528
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EFSA evaluates temporary MRL proposals
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued an opinion on the possible health risks from certain proposed residue levels in pesticides in food and feed, one of the first steps towards full maximum residue limit (MRL) harmonisation.
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ArticleAsda refuses to rule out Sainsbury's bid
The speculation surrounding Sainsbury’s refuses to die down, with Asda refusing to rule a bid out and the name of property investor Robert Tchenguiz thrown into the ring.
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Sun World establishes base in Chilean capital
US fresh fruit marketer and producer Sun World has established an operation in Santiago, after years of importing fruit from Chile and introducing its new varieties to the country's growers.
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ArticleRoyal Stamp of approval for Blue Skies
His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent has praised Ghanaian fresh-cut fruit firm Blue Skies as, “an excellent example of British investment and confidence in Ghana, and a splendid example of partnership with the local community”.
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ArticleTesco Finest tomatoes receive UK treatment
The first arrivals of Finest British tomatoes on the vine hit the shelves in Tesco stores across the UK last week, supplied by Isle of Wight-based grower Wight Salads.
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ArticleGet your skates on - just two weeks left to enter Re:fresh
There are just two more weeks to get your entries in for the fourth Re:fresh Awards, which will take place on May 10 at the London Marriott in Grosvenor Square.
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Aussie students shun farming studies
Key Australian industries could lose their competitive edge as students are increasingly turning their backs on agricultural degrees, faculty deans and government figures have warned.
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Packaging Automation storms Oz
UK manufacturer Packaging Automation is seeing high levels of interest for its convenience packaging equipment in Australia, as demand for ready meals, prepared fruit and vegetables and salads continues to grow.
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ArticleWUWM praises revamped market in Belgrade
One of the oldest retail markets in Belgrade - the Zeleni venac Market - was officially re-opened for business on February 16 after an 18-month major reconstruction project designed to protect its history and traditional design.
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ArticleChelsea Flower Show to turn space age
Themes of outer space, science fiction, astrology and the cosmos are set to take the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to another dimension this year.
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ArticleYorkshire: the Garden of England?
Former NFU President Graham Ward suggests that global warming is turning the north east into the ‘new garden of England’.
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ArticleAldicarb out of commission
Bayer CropScience is to drop certain uses of its aldicarb product Temik in the EU following the European Commission’s ruling to reduce maximum residue levels to the minimum level of determination.
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USDA updates water model
The USDA’s water quality model has been updated, promising to give even more accurate predictions of the way in which plants respond to environmental stimuli.
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Young Plants unveils new primrose range
Young Plants Ltd is unveiling a major new range of mid-season primroses, promising greater uniformity and quality.
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ArticleWinehouse is tatty
After stealing the show at the Brit Awards, husky gipsy-dressing nu-blues sex symbol Amy Winehouse has taken home first place, as a potato impersonator.
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ArticleSanders announces carbon-neutrality plan
A UK garden centre has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment.
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Compost delivers high yields
An innovative farming project in Northumberland is using council-collected garden refuse to turn a profit.
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'What's your poison?' researchers ask bugs
Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered how a protein from a bacterium acts like a cunningly-designed poison pill box that could be used to design a range of natural insecticides.
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New Zealand looks to Pacific to solve labour issues
Rules surrounding permits for seasonal work in New Zealand are being relaxed in anticipation of a new scheme coming into force in April.
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Article£1m revamp for Brogdale
Brogdale Farm, home to the National Fruit Collection, is to receive a £1 million facelift in a bid to enhance the site for visitors and existing businesses, underpinning the Collection’s long-term future in Faversham, Kent.