All Production & Trade articles – Page 1428
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Zero-residue apples a possibility
A six-year Horticultural Development Council (HDC) and Defra-funded project has shown that producing zero-residue apples that satisfy supermarket demands without compromising quality is achievable.
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ArticlePrices reach breaking point
Global weather patterns and new markets in expansion are combining to produce an unprecedented situation of tight supplies and rising prices across several major lines in the UK fresh produce market, while supermarkets continue to promote on prices set months ago.
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ArticleLEAF urges farmers to throw open doors
Farmers across the country are being urged to throw open their farm gates to the public on Open Farm Sunday, June 1.
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ArticlePressure mounts on Canary tomatoes
Static retail tomato prices coupled with continued weakening of the pound against the euro is putting pressure on growers in the Canary Islands.
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Northern Ireland potato firm to shut down
The closure of a potato packer owned by 2,000 farmer shareholders in Antrim, Northern Ireland, was announced this week.
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Israel licks frosty wounds
Growers in Israel are still assessing the extent of crop damage caused by last week’s sub-zero temperatures in the Arava Valley.
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ArticleSupply shortage hampering UK organic market
Despite impressive sales, growth in the British organic food market has been hampered by supply problems, as British producers struggle to satisfy the public's growing appetite for home-grown organics.
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ArticleVeg supplies washed away
Heavy rainfall returned to the UK again this week, with flood warnings issued and sirens sounded in some of the UK’s key production areas.
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Agralan warns growers
Green meshes, sometimes known as Micromesh, may cause crops to rot, says Agralan Limited.
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ArticleKynoch joins Albert Bartlett
Scotland’s first food and health co-ordinator has joined vegetable grower Albert Bartlett & Sons, as the firm’s new head of development and innovation.
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EEDA offers fund to rural businesses
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is encouraging rural businesses to take advantage of the new £65 million investment fund now available for business and community development ideas.
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ArticleNZ Braeburn crop takes a dive
New Zealand’s Braeburn production is set to fall by nearly 20 per cent in 2008 - its lowest volume for at least 10 years.
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ArticleNFU calls for a sustainable price for growers
The NFU is calling for the UK supply chain to work together towards a more sustainable future for growers.
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ArticleMission Produce signs AgriWorld Exchange agreement
Mission Produce, one of the world’s largest avocado producers and shippers, has signed an agreement to trade fresh produce using AgriWorld Exchange, the first live online agri-trading marketplace.
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BCPE welcomes new board member
British Crop Production Enterprises (BCPE), the operating arm of British Crop Production Council (BCPC), has announced a new appointment to the BCPE Board.
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NZ apricots to boost UK presence
New Zealand apricot production volumes are down compared to last season, but shipments to the UK are set to increase this year.
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ArticleUK growers needed for Vegexchange.com
Vegexchange.com is calling out for UK growers to join its local fruit and vegetable exchange system.
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Rain dampens Oz peach prospects
Rainfall in Australia’s Goulburn Valley over the weekend has destroyed part of the region’s peach crop.
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ArticleMor weathers tough sharonfruit season
It is the middle of the season for sharonfruit specialist Mor International, with supplies kicking off last October and due to wind up at the end of March.
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ArticleParripak in winter wonderland
Bedfordshire-based Parripak Foods has had a busy winter, churning through around 1,000 tonnes of finished vegetables a week.