Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5130
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French face re-conquest of UK apple market
The troubled French apple sector is planning a reconquest of the UK market and considering a land registry of top fruit trees as part of a raft of measures to help deal with over production.
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Enza sticks to slow road
New Zealand apple marketer Enza will not be fast-tracked to deregulation, the NZ farm minister has confirmed.
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Multiples must focus on residue cocktail
A report published by the government's pesticides watchdog has found a reduction in unacceptable levels of pesticides residues but recommends further investigation on the effects of multiple residues.
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Chile bridges the GAP
Chile must open up new markets, control pests and give top priority to a new good agricultural practices (GAP) programme launched last week, says growers' leader Luis Schmidt (pictured).
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Israelis could win water reprieve
Israel's water advisory body has recommended farmers' water quotas should not be cut further.
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USDA extends canker quarantine
US plant health authorities are expanding the quarantine area in canker-struck Florida to prevent the disease's spread.
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English apples enjoy London launch
The English apple season was launched with flair and flourish to the trade on Monday evening at one of London's hottest tourist attractions.
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Israel faces water squeeze
Israel's water authorities are discussing the crisis which could see supplies to the agricultural sector cut back still further.
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Chile suffers damp cold snap
Heavy rainfall and cool weather in parts of Chile are menacing fruit development in the crucial spring period.
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Geest upbeat after first-half results
Prepared produce supplier Geest has reported growth in all key business areas in the first half of 2000.
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Scots declared Brown Rot free
Scotland's valuable potato and potato seed crops have been found to be free of Brown Rot despite the discovery in Scotland of bacteria which causes the disease.
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BPC re-elects Walker as chairman
Agriculture Minister Joyce Quin announces that David Walker will be re-appointed as Chairman of the British Potato Council, as from October 1.
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NFU says keep up pressure on road fuel taxes
As protests over the price of fuel begin to break down, the National Farmers' Union asserts that the pressure to cut road fuel taxes must be maintained.
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Million advertising campaign launch for tractor logo
A £1 million advertising campaign will be launched this autumn for the red tractor logo, which identifies quality food.
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Aussies look to expand in Europe
A report released by Australian parliamentary secretary for agriculture Judith Troeth (pictured) warns that Australian fresh produce exporters are missing out on opportunities in the old world which could also see them lose market share in export markets closer to home.
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BA World Cargo's new centre handles record volumes
Since opening in 1999, the Perishables Handling centre at Heathrow, which is managed by Christian Salvesen, has handled 74,000 tonnes of product.
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Retailer faces scales of justice
Trading standards officers in Sunderland are prosecuting a greengrocer for refusing to conform to a European requirement that his produce be sold by the kilo.
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Blockades lifted, but is the fuel crisis over?
On Thursday morning, the blockades at oil refineries and fuel-tanker depots were finally lifted, with many declaring that they were never really blockades at all. The casting of blame is likely to go on for some time.
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Citrus growers take to the streets
Producers in Argentina's main easy-peeler and orange growing region have been protesting against rising costs in their sector.
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Unity on organic forum
Leading research and organics industry bodies have come together to organise a two-day conference for UK fruit growers.