All Production & Trade articles – Page 1309
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ArticleUnions back Israel boycott
UK firefighters have received the backing of the country’s biggest trade union as they look to introduce a boycott of Israeli goods
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ArticleNZ apple growers pull up trees
Growers in region around Nelson badly hit by older markets' apparent shift away from varieties like Braeburn and Royal Gala
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ArticleThe Greenery cuts grower levies
Dutch group says it hopes to trim supply chain costs in 2010 following 15 per cent reduction in overheads this year
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ArticlePressure on Australian vegetable growers
Australian vegetable farmers are being put under pressure by imports and rising input costs
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ArticleAgrexco’s avocados go green
As the Israeli exporter prepares for the new avocado season, the company is highlighting its environmentally friendly approach to production
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ArticleUttar Pradesh potato acreage to rise
Potato acreage in India’s Uttar Pradesh is expected to rise, on top of an already record output this year
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ArticleUniveg plans market-driven expansion
EXCLUSIVE: Following several major acquisitions, the group's fresh produce management is making integration its priority
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ArticleM&S reports sales upturn
Marks & Spencer has announced it is to employ an extra 20,000 seasonal staff and posted better-than-expected sales results, attributing the upturn to a rise in consumer confidence.
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ArticleT&G keeps pressure on Zespri
A report released by Turners & Growers claims Zespri has an incentive to keep grower payments low to boost shareholder profits
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ArticleCrisis talks fail to quell French fears
Last week’s meeting between sector representatives and Bruno Le Maire has far from assuaged fears during the current crisis
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ArticleFrench Jazz displays perfect timing
The French Jazz season is about to get underway, providing the ideal complement for the New Zealand season
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Growers warned on downy mildew
Growers are being warned of a heightened risk of downy mildew infection following the recent spell of warm days and cool nights.
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ArticleChile in China, South Korea trade talks
Agricultural officials have visited South Korea and China to forge trade deals and increase export opportunities for Chilean fresh produce
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ArticleMixed forecast for Californian navels
Some industry stakeholders are at odds with the United States Department of Agriculture's initial forecast of 80m cartons
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ArticleItalian grapes under pressure
Low prices and higher input costs forcing country's table grape growers to sell fruit below cost of production, warns Cia
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ArticlePromotions planned for Corsican clementines
Corsican clementines are due to return to French stores in mid-October, backed up by radio ads and in-store activities
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ArticleGermany bans Lithuanian mushrooms
The country has moved to ban mushroom imports from the Baltic country following the discovery of a dangerous pesticide in a batch by retailer Rewe
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ArticleFrench exporters see UK opportunities
Fresh produce exporters from France will make a trade visit to the UK at the beginning of October, organised by Ubifrance
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ArticleAid scheme launched for Italian growers
Stonefruit producers in Emilia-Romagna to benefit from €500,000 financial assistance package following difficult campaign
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ArticleEU pesticide rules "at odds" with needs
The Crop Protection Association has warned that new legislation effectively limiting the use of certain pesticides will hamper efforts to increase agricultural productivity