All Production & Trade articles – Page 1394
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GM divides at science debate
Science will play an increasingly crucial role in the UK’s food and farming industry over the next few years - but the role of genetic modification in the future is still a contentious one.
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ArticleFarmers under pressure, warns Hirst
UK farmers are being asked to provide modern farming solutions using antiquated methods, according to Richard Hirst of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) - and that could stunt the industry’s potential for future growth.
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ArticleAsian Citrus Holdings posts profit rise
Chinese company Asian Citrus Holdings has announced its 2007/08 results, posting a profit growth of 25.3 per cent
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Australian nut exporters head to Paris
Attracted by growth prospects in Europe, Australia’s macadamia and almond exporters plan to turn out in force at SIAL
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Australian citrus representation up for vote
Australian citrus groups could undergo a consolidation this month, as growers vote on the creation of Citrus Australia
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ArticleCitrus Australia gets the green light
New national peak body for the Australian citrus sector will be formally inaugurated at the beginning of November
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ArticleNo Cep in sight
The catering industry is screaming out for wild mushroom variety Cep after a poor season for the fungus.
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ArticleSir Ken gives Farexchange a lift
A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to connect the food trade and farmers across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
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Vietnam to invest in agriculture
The Vietnamese government has given the go-ahead for a plan to increase the country’s agricultural competitiveness
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WRAP calls for food industry tenders
WRAP, the Waste & Resources Action Programme, is calling for proposals from food industry partnerships to develop innovative solutions to food waste throughout the retail supply chain and in the home.
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PPECB confirms levy increase
The inspection fee for grapes, apples and stonefruit has jumped 10.5 per cent due to the financial climate in South Africa
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US and Mexico team up to battle pest
Meetings have been held to discuss the containment and elimination of the Asian citrus pysllid
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US eyeing Philippine's mangoes
Growers in the Philippines are to be educated on modern farming techniques to prepare them for possible exports to the US
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ArticleInitial US citrus forecasts unveiled
Harvest forecasts for Florida and California have predicted a decline in orange and grapefruit production, but a rise in lemons
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ArticleCollett unveils English master
Norman Collett Ltd is launching home-grown Rubens onto the UK market as a premium apple variety.
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ArticleJazz launches sponsorship scheme
Worldwide Fruit (WFL) is extending availability of UK-grown Jazz and launching a sports sponsorship initiative.
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ArticleBumper citrus crop looms
Increases in production across all the main citrus-producing regions in Spain mean the Mediterranean country is expecting to harvest almost one million tonnes more fruit in 2008-09 than in 2007-08.
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ArticleLaverstoke to present on soil biology at fruit show
An agronomist from Laverstoke Park’s Soil Biology and Chemistry Laboratory will be presenting a paper on soil biology and compost at the National Fruit Show.
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London to host retail market conference
London is to host the second WUWM retail conference next summer, it was revealed last week.
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ArticleEnglish apricots to build on niche
Fruit tree specialist Will Sibley told a conference last week that England's newly established apricot crop has already carved itself out a niche market.