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RSA plum deal rides the storm
Organic plum growers from South Africa managed to weather the effects of severe rainstorms at the end of November.
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ArticleFarmers win breakfast challenge
A group of three farmers won the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) supported Breakfast Challenge held to celebrate the Farmhouse Breakfast Week 2008 at Hammersmith and West London College on Tuesday.
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ArticleStorage atomiser a hit for Optiguide
Controlled humidity technology specialist Optiguide was on hand to showcase its Tabor Atomizer, due to be installed at UK potato company MBM in two weeks’ time via UK distributor Omex.
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Seed potato protection needs early start
Seed potato growers need to start their insecticide applications earlier and put together more comprehensive programmes to tackle the increasing threat of virus transmission by aphids, Scottish advisor Dr Stuart Wale has warned.
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ArticleTight lemon prices rise
Spanish lemon prices are on the increase, as demand shows signs of outstripping supply.
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ArticleMake a date with Mehadrin
Exporter Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTEX) ventured into date marketing for the first time this season, selling 300 tonnes of the fruit grown on a moshav in the Jordan Valley.
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ArticleAviko completes double acquisition
Aviko has increased its European market share in line with the completion of a double acquisition.
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NFU rejects call for biofuels moratorium
The NFU has rejected a call from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee for a moratorium on the government’s biofuel targets, and criticised the Committee’s report as illogical and badly informed.
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Czech volumes down 25 per cent
The Czech Republic’s fruit harvest dropped by a quarter year-on-year to 143,468 tonnes in 2007; the lowest since 1995.
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ArticleRhubarb gap warning
Growers of forced rhubarb in the renowned Wakefield Triangle are warning that there could be a gap in supply next month due to inclement weather.
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ArticleSprout sales tail off
Demand for Brussels sprouts has tailed right off after a successful Christmas trading period, leaving growers puzzled.
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ArticleTough economy no match for produce firms
Three quarters of fresh produce companies look well placed to survive the rocky economic conditions set to befall the UK in 2008, according to market analyst Plimsoll Publishing.
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Oz stones feel the heat
Stonefruit crops in southern Tasmania have been scorched by extreme heat over the last few days.
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UK growers weather storms
Heavy rainfall and high winds were causing concern to growers on Wednesday.
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ArticleArava frosts cause severe damage
Temperatures as low as -4°C on Monday night have caused severe damage to crops in the Arava Valley in Israel.
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ArticleSpanish forecast strawb drop
Spanish growers have been experiencing difficulties getting sufficient seasonal workers from overseas before the start of the strawberry season later this month.
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ArticleBGA sets out future plans
The brassica industry is set to follow in the footsteps of carrot and asparagus promotions, says the vice chairman of the Brassica Growers’ Association (BGA).
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ArticleVolumes down in Rungis
Figures to the end of November 2007 showed tonnages for both fruit and veg down at the Parisian wholesale market.
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ArticleLeafy salads stay on the shelf
Although demand for leafy salads was low over the Christmas period, good-quality Spanish product was in place on the multiples’ shelves, says leafy salad grower Langmead Farms.