All Production & Trade articles – Page 1346
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ArticleRobotic strawberry picker nears completion
The prototype for a new Australian robotic strawberry picking machine will be complete this June
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Timbercorp in the woods
Australian agribusiness investment firm Timbercorp is in financial trouble, and looking to jettison assets
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ArticleCornish earlies gear up
The first covered Cornish new potatoes have arrived on the market ahead of the outdoor crop, set to come on stream next week.
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ArticleOrganic grapes on the rise
Leading grape exporter Capespan has revealed that its diminutive organic grape production is increasing in size and demand.
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit crops thrive
The Spanish stonefruit industry is optimistic ahead of a promising season as cool weather conditions benefited crops across Murcia.
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ArticleBanana sector hit by recession
Banana exports from both Costa Rica and Panama have fallen as a result of the current economic downturn, among other factors
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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