All Production & Trade articles – Page 1576

  • Zespri breaks export record
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    Zespri breaks export record

    2004-11-11T07:01:01Z

    The New Zealand kiwifruit crop is heading for a record but lengthy season.

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    EU banana proposals enrage

    2004-11-10T14:01:01Z

    There is a definite split in the EU over the European Commission’s latest proposal for a banana import tariff in its upcoming negotiations with the World Trade Organisation.

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    Potato crop estimates down

    2004-11-10T12:01:01Z

    British potato bosses are estimating a total crop production of 5.954 million tonnes this year.

  • More pesticide options
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    More pesticide options

    2004-11-10T10:01:00Z

    A new move by the Pesticide Safety Directorate (PSD) could provide farmers and growers with more pesticide options on minor crops, according to the NFU.

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    New headquarters for NFU

    2004-11-06T10:01:00Z

    The NFU has cut the first turf in its wholesale move from London to its new headquarters at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

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    Tough conditions on carrots

    2004-11-06T08:01:00Z

    Carrot producers are facing a tough season following poor growing conditions and rising costs.

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    Potato bosses re-appointments

    2004-11-05T16:01:01Z

    The British Potato Council has announced the re-appointments of Richard Harris and Barry Leathwood.

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    Sprout growers confident

    2004-11-05T12:01:01Z

    British sprout growers are confident of a good season, but they need to break out of the two-week Christmas trap, says a leading producer.

  • Cyprus citrus season on form
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    Cyprus citrus season on form

    2004-11-04T15:01:01Z

    Citrus from Cyprus has just started its new season with arrivals of lemons and grapefruit into the UK marketplace promising much for the season ahead.

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    Single payments singularly confusing

    2004-11-04T09:01:01Z

    Confusion still reigns over the eligibility of orchards under the new European Single Payment Scheme (SPS) despite further announcements from Defra.

  • Opportunity for UK onions
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    Opportunity for UK onions

    2004-11-03T16:01:00Z

    The British Onion Producers’ Association (Bopa) is trying to turn a poor start to the season around declaring there are opportunities for UK growers.

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    Machinery rings get exemption

    2004-11-03T08:01:01Z

    A northern MP has tackled farmers’ fears that new government laws on gangmasters may impact on machinery rings.

  • Asparagus on the up
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    Asparagus on the up

    2004-11-02T12:01:02Z

    Asparagus producers are hoping for a good 2005 with planting estimated to have increased by around 25 per cent.

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    South African exporter raises offer

    2004-11-02T10:01:02Z

    South African supplier Fruits Unlimited has widened its range with the inclusion of pome fruit.

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    Drugs stashed in veg

    2004-11-01T16:01:02Z

    More than £500,000 of drugs has been found hidden in a cargo of vegetables at a Heathrow airport warehouse.

  • Katopé claims the lead
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    Katopé claims the lead

    2004-11-01T08:01:01Z

    The first of Katopé’s avocado packhouses has received BRC accreditation, an industry first for Bassan Packers, Katopé’s avocado and lychee packhouse based in Tzaneen.

  • Fiona Davidson with Cameo apples
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    Cameo on a roll

    2004-10-31T16:01:00Z

    The forecast European crop of Cameo for 2004-05 is 4,550 tonnes and this tonnage is expected to increase to 12,000t by 2008.

  • Sprouts future questioned
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    Sprouts future questioned

    2004-10-29T15:01:01Z

    UK Brussels sprouts are enjoying a season of fine quality and excellent flavour this season so far but industry leaders are warning that margins are dangerously tight.

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    Accumulator success multiplies

    2004-10-29T11:01:01Z

    Greenvale AP’s seed treatment Accumulator is showing unprecedented increases in stem and tuber numbers in its first commercial harvest.

  • Rob De Lang
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    Asda changes tack on tomatoes

    2004-10-29T09:01:00Z

    Asda is looking to revamp its tomato range with the launch of an expanded and innovative offer.