All Production & Trade articles – Page 1315
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ArticleG8 warns of impending 'food crisis'
A report from the G8's Italian presidency has warned that agricultural production must double by 2050
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ArticleFrance and Spain stage produce summit
Top agricultural officials and organisations from both countries have met to discuss strategies for dealing with tomato imports from Morocco
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ArticleGerman fruit crop down in 2008
ZMP reports 7 per cent decrease in domestic production following a number of weather-related losses
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ArticleDoor could open for Pakistan mangoes
A delegation of Japanese experts will descend on Pakistan to assess the barriers to importing the fruit
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ArticleArgentina anticipates “difficult” season
The recession and a growth in global production look set to cut Argentinean lemon exports to 300,000-360,000 tonnes this year
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NZ spud technology saves cash
Potato growers in the US, Australia and New Zealand are saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in fertiliser and irrigation costs from a new technology developed by scientists at New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research unit.
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ArticleFairtrade enjoys global boom
A global consumer survey on Fairtrade shows that shoppers increasingly expect companies to be more accountable and fair in dealing with producers in developing countries.
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ArticleHail brings lettuce damage
A heavy hailstorm in Murcia in south-east Spain last week has decimated lettuce crops in the area.
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ArticleMelon now major organic crop
Over 3,000ha of melons will be farmed using biological pest controls this year in Andalusia, Spain, according to data from Hortyfruta
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Syngenta sales strong
Swiss agrochemical giant Syngenta blamed a four per cent fall in sales in the first quarter on the strong dollar, but showed signs of growth.
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Trade riles against paperwork
The fresh produce trade in the UK believes overwhelmingly that it has to deal with too much paperwork.
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S&A moves to quash trade rumours
S&A Produce has moved to quash trade rumours that it is in financial difficulty and in danger of collapse, following the news that owner John Davies has stepped down from running the firm.
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ArticlePanama disease found in Mindanao
Panama disease has been spotted on a banana plantation in the Philippines’ Central Mindanao region
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New region for Pacific guest workers
South east Queensland has been recommended for Australia's seasonal worker scheme
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ArticleFarmers dispose of unwanted apples
Last year's frost damaged apples are being disposed of in Japan
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ArticleModì sets sights on Red Delicious
The new red variety is being tipped to eat into the market share of one of the apple sector's best-known products
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ArticleZespri may have to remove 2.2m trays
Enza said to be "fuming" over refusal to sign joint marketing agreement for new markets and subsequent decision to destroy fruit
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ArticleTerr’loire goes into administration
Terr’loire, the French pre-packed potato and vegetable company, has been placed into receivership
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Farmers given credit lifeline
Farmers have been given a credit lifeline after the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) successfully lobbied for the sector to be included in the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme.
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ArticleFresh Royal exports first stonefruit
Fresh Royal has spoken of its optimism for the season after making its first Spanish stonefruit shipment of the campaign