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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.
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Sainsbury's ducks out of price war
Supermarket Sainsbury's has reacted coolly to price slashing on organic lines announced by its competitor Tesco this week.
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Valencia forecasts citrus volume slump
The Spanish citrus harvest in the main growing region of Valencia is expected to fall by 6.1 per cent on last season's record volumes.
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Warm welcome for Brazilian mango
Burgeoning demand and supermarket promotions are creating an eager market for new season Brazilian mangoes.