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Environment charges cause consternation
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is lobbying against price hikes for new environmental permits being proposed by the Environment Agency which could severely affect growers involved in on-farm composting, as well as those spreading materials such as compost on their land.
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PAI Pyramids increase citrus capacity
PAI Pyramids has set its stall out for a promising citrus season by developing a new packing line to deal with increased capacity.
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ArticleWashington apples arrive in Cape Town
The first arrival of Washington Reds in South Africa has attracted much public interest and raised the stakes among the country's retailers
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ArticleFepex calls for action to aid growers
Spanish federation Fepex has submitted proposals for action the country’s government ‘needs to take’ to help producers
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ArticleFLIA nomination for Bellaverde broccoli
Monsanto Vegetable Seeds' Bellaverde broccoli variety has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2010
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ArticleProduce categories to watch in 2010
With competition strengthening in the US, those fresh fruit and vegetable categories which best satisfy consumer demand are set to succeed the most
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ArticleNewtec installs Huntapac grader
Newtec has installed a newly designed optical grader for carrots at Huntapac's site in Tarleton.
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ArticleTesco heads Christmas pack
Tesco is set to be the big festive winner over Christmas, with Wednesday predicted to be a crucial day for the UK’s largest supermarket.
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Greenery restructures co-op model
The Greenery’s Members Council has approved the organisation’s new co-operation model between grower, co-operative and growers, which will give growers a choice in how their products are marketed.
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ArticleResearchers develop automated plant sorter
Pittsburgh researchers have developed a machine that uses computer vision and machine learning technology to sort strawberry plants by quality
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ArticleAustralian state fights phylloxera
The government of the Australian state of Victoria is fighting the grapevine pest phylloxera by conducting surveys of western vineyards
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ArticleDispute end could benefit Australia
The Australian trade minister believes the end of the ‘banana wars’ dispute could pave the way for increased Australian exports of tropical products
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Pacific carriers to raise rates
The WTSA have announced they will recommend an increase in westbound trans-Pacific shipping rates from 15 February 2010
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Oxford conference fast approaches
Organisers have warned there are just a few places left for the 2010 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), which is being held at the Oxford University Examinations Halls next month.
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Welsh food companies help homeless
Two award-winning Welsh food companies have teamed up to ensure that homeless young people and vulnerable women in South Wales enjoy a quality hot meal on Christmas Day.
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ArticleNZ completes kiwifruit export programme
Zespri completes its final shipment, signalling the end of a "successful" export season for the country's kiwifruit industry
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Weather boost for Valencia citrus
Recent rainfall has proved a timely boost to the citrus crop in the Spanish region of Valencia.
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ArticleGreenery rolls-out cooperation model
Dutch fresh produce group The Greenery is implementing its new cooperation model after approval from its member council
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ArticleUSDA invests in emerging markets
The USDA has provided US$8.2m in funding to promote overseas market access for US food and agriculture under its Emerging Markets Programme
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ArticleChiquita handed notice in EC banana probe
Company issued a Statement of Objections by the European Commission over alleged banana activities in southern Europe