All Production & Trade articles – Page 1441
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NZ nears free trade agreement with US
Horticulture New Zealand has joined the chorus of groups welcoming the news of movement towards the signing of a free trade agreement with the US.
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ArticleJP mulls new Central American base
Jamaica’s leading banana supplier is looking to invest in production in Central America following the devastation at the hands of Hurricane Gustav
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Florida citrus plantings hit new low
The USDA says disease, land development and hurricanes are to blame for the fall in acreage
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ArticleMindanao Mango production below target
In the Philippines, the region has fallen well below the government's four-year mango production target
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ArticleUS to join NZ in free trade pact
The US has announced it will embark on negotiating a free-trade pact with Singapore, Chile, Brunei and New Zealand
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New Salmonella rapid culture method on market
World-leading microbiology brand Oxoid has launched the AFNOR-validated Salmonella Precis rapid culture method.
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Thai floods shore up prices
Fruit and vegetable traders in Thailand are grappling to procure produce this week as floods destroy domestic crops
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ArticleAriane takes off in Asia
French apple marketer Blue Whale says volumes of the new French apple variety Ariane will be up in Asia this season
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Aus looks to boost Pink Lady exports
A new venture is aimed at increasing supplies to overseas markets, with a focus on the UK
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United Fresh expands global reach
There is a growing awareness worldwide that United Fresh Produce Association is more than just a US organisation, said John Toner, vice-president of convention and industry relations.
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ArticleAyco expands Guatemalan melon operation
The move will give the importer greater control over its melon supplies
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ArticleUS pears look to solid season in UK
The US pear industry is expecting a solid season in the UK and Europe this year, thanks to the exchange rate and forecasts for a smaller European crop.
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ArticleAPEB: Banana tariff reduction would "wreak havoc"
A meeting has been held by the APEB to discuss the implications of a reduction in the EU's banana tariff for Latin American countries
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Magrabi targets international growth
Egyptian exporter Magrabi Agriculture believes that Asia has the potential to be its biggest market, but supplies of grape and citrus - the firm’s major products - into the region are currently dominated by the Americans.
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ArticleAriane harvest kicks off in earnest
Blue Whale has started harvesting club apple variety Ariane, and the fruit is expected to hit retail shelves on September 29.
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ArticleSustainability key for HortResearch
Conducting R&D with a clear focus on sustainability has become imperative for New Zealand’s HortResearch.
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New Zealand trades on efficiency
Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Peter Silcock believes the country is well placed to meet the demands of its export markets in terms of sustainable production.
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New model for Australian citrus industry
Full details have been published online of the proposed new model for the Australian citrus industry, Citrus Australia Ltd
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ArticleDutch pear crop downsized
The Dutch Conference pear season is underway and, although the crop is a little smaller than last season, the fruit is still looking good.
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Unions call for halt to VED
The four UK farming unions have united in calling for the government to reconsider its plans to substantially increase the vehicle excise duty (VED) to be applied to the type of vehicles, which are essential to those who live and work in the countryside.