Pea and bean news archive – Page 7
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ArticleClimate change threat to veg
A study focusing on the impact of climate change on leafy greens, vegetables and legumes has highlighted the severe threat posed to yields if no action is taken
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ArticleGreat British Pea Week set to return
Event gears up for third edition in July, with whole industry encouraged to play their part in helping boost sales
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ArticleNFU keen to avoid glyphosate resistance
Union working with industry stakeholders to stop resistance to chemical developing in UK
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ArticleWarm weather sparks Bruchid beetle warning
Pest has already been spotted in bean crops with farmers warned to expect egg laying
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ArticleAvocados give NZ exports further boost
New report suggests value of country's horticultural export business could exceed NZ$10bn within the next two years
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ArticleGreen bean supply hit by Kenya floods
Heavy rains and deluges struck in March with vegetable exports suffering from decreased yield and quality
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ArticleLettuce disease ‘a priority’ in AHDB research
Fusarium wilt, discovered in UK lettuce for first time in 2017, named among fifteen key areas in second year of crop protection programme
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal ‘a relief’ for growers
Growers welcome reauthorisation but long-term science-based approach to regulation is needed to allow growers to plan with certainty
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ArticleEU reaches decision on glyphosate renewal
European Commission Appeal Committee ends impasse, approving a five-year renewal by 18 votes to nine
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ArticleBean wilt research set to boost Kenyan supply
Project will try to identify causes of pathogenic disease and boost fine and runner bean yields by 10 per cent
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal blocked in EU vote
Nine EU member states block reauthorisation of contrioversial weedkiller amid environmental concerns and fears it may cause cancer
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ArticlePlant burger that ‘bleeds’ to star at London conference
US meat substitute to be sampled by Joanna Lumley at conference highlighting environmental impact of livestock production
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ArticleMash Direct launches lunchtime Nourish Bowls
New range of on-the-go lunch bowls take flavour inspiration from China, Italy and Morocco
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ArticleEnglish veg faces challenging future
Consumers benefit from bulging shelves of English veg in peak season, but labour fears and price deflation threaten the category
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ArticleFPJ Big 50 Products 2017: 36-40
Courgettes, beetroot, peaches, peas and mangoes analysed and ranked for retail sales in 2017
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ArticleFPJ Big 50 Products 2017: 21-25
Avocados, beans, melons, cauliflower and cherries analysed and ranked for retail sales in 2017
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Article3D technology shaping future
Using 3D printers, academics in Italy are experimenting with kid-friendly shapes as a means of boosting healthy eating in primary schools
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ArticleKenyan drought is ‘major concern’
Lack of rain is restricting planting and irrigation in Kenya while UN watchdog warns of worrying outlook for next three months
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ArticleCampaign looks to put peas on plates
Great British Pea Week will be focusing its attention on school dinners as it looks to improve kids' health
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ArticleUAE introduces ban on various imports
The UAE has announced a ban starting next month on imports of certain products from Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen over residue concerns