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Pink Lady gets warm UK reception
Southern hemisphere supplies of Pink Lady have performed so well on the UK market that there could be a shortage of the apple before northern hemisphere crops become available.
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Israeli water crisis threatens growers
The ongoing water crisis in Israel is becoming critical and farmers may see supplies cut by half.
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Internet vital to grower survival
Citrus growers in Florida have been told to make the most of the Internet or they will not survive.
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Tesco to increase fruit and veg carrying red tractor logo
Thousands more Tesco products will now display the British Farm Standard, as a result of the store's growers now being independently assessed by the Assured Produce Scheme.
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5-a-day campaign gets lottery funding
A campaign to encourage people to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day will start by targeting 7-11 year olds from low income families, following a £650,000 award from the lottery.
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Somerfield launches biggest ever bean promotion
Somerfield is running a half price promotion on five different types of beans, following a bumper crop and an increase in consumer awareness.
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eFruit International to launch new on-line marketplace
Having purchased Citrustrader.com, eFruit International is now ready to launch a new dedicated fruit procurement trading site.
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Tomato consignment up for grabs
A large volume of diced tomatoes and tomato purée has become available, as a result of damage to the original consignment.
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Run for the hills, the end is nigh
Man has finally created the triffid, the terrifying plant of science fiction nightmares that is indestructible.
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Elsoms announces birth of new baby-leaves
A trials open day at seed-breeder Elsoms revealed advances in brassica, herb and salad varieties.
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HRI looks for volunteers
Horticulture Research International is calling for volunteers to take redundancy.
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Salary rises pose problems for growers
Middlesbrough-based Plimsoll Publishing claims in its latest report that some 79 companies are heading for problems.
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Bananas get into carnival mood
Supporters of Windward Islands growers are joining forces to promote Fairtrade Mark bananas at the Notting Hill Carnival in London this weekend.
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Citrus survives frost threat
The effects of the worst frosts in 30 years to strike citrus production in Argentina are being quantified.
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US apple growers bloodied but still fighting
Friday's announcement of a forecast five per cent decrease in apple production in the US came with the news that the sector is suffering and some growers may not harvest this season's crop.
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Chileans red-faced over Pink Lady
US intellectual property rights are posing problems for legitimate plantings of Pink Lady apples in Chile.
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Latin Americans reject EU banana proposals
Ten Latin American banana-producing countries have branded the latest EU banana import regime proposals unfair.
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NFU warns HRI over review
Speculation surrounding the future of Horticulture Research International has prompted the National Farmers' Union to write a warning letter.
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Mexican avocados still on target says MWW
Mexican avocado shortfall unlikely to affect exports to European destinations, according to UK importer Minor, Weir & Willis.
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Farm land to be used to promote British Farm Standard
200 banners carrying the British Farm Standard little red tractor logo are to be erected on roadside farmland across the country, thus making the most of the free and prominent advertising space that such land provides.