All Production & Trade articles – Page 1585
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Soft fruit study
Soft fruit sector set to benefit thanks to scholarship from the Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust.
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ArticleTomato talking
The cream of the tomato industry will be getting together for this year's British Tomato Conference.
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ArticlePumpkin harvest washed out?
Continuing heavy rains could cause problems for pumpkins as growers hope for dryer conditions in the run-up to harvesting.
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ArticleSAWS deal fillip for British horticulture
The 12-month National Insurance Charge exemption for non-EC SAWS workers is to remain, saving British horticulture hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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ArticleFlorida growers count cost
Picture still remains hazy on Florida citrus with costs looking high
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Dessication only solution
Early dessication of potato crops showing signs of foliar blight could be the only option to prevent tuber blight infection in some areas.
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ArticleUSDA report examines global trade patterns in produce
According to a new report by the US department of agriculture's economic research service, rising incomes, falling transportation costs, improved technology, and evolving international agreements have led to substantial growth in the volume and variety of fruits and vegetables traded globally.
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ArticleFPC welcomes TV campaign with concerns
The Fresh Produce Consortium is concerned that the DoH 5-a-day TV ad initiative needs further back-up action by government.
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ArticleBananas' last hurrah?
Banana Link is taking part in the Notting Hill Carnival but it could be for the last time if import regime changes jeopardise the Caribbean banana trade.
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ArticleCharley causes citrus damage
Damage inflicted on the grapefruit crop in Florida by Hurricane Charley is still being assessed, but early signs for many growers are not good.
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ArticleWaitrose outperforms market
Waitrose and Wight Salads have enjoyed a successful tomato campaign, despite a difficult 12-week spell for the industry.
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ArticleCherry gift at Sainsbury's
Northwest US cherries have launched this week in Sainsbury’s, with an attached promotion offering consumers the chance to win one of 10 Amazing Gift Experiences from Buyagift.
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Export stars to be recognised
UK fruit and vegetable exporters are in with a chance of having their hard work acknowledged with the launch of the Food from Britain Export Awards.
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EU funding for organic development
Organic fruit and vegetable farmers have been given an €18 million EU boost to develop improved methods and technology.
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ArticleOrganic herbs get Essex boost
Year-round organic potted herb production received a boost as a new 1.1 acre site at North Weald, Essex came into production this month.
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ArticleApple growers fuelled by Council
Apple growers in Herefordshire may soon have a market for the thousands of tonnes of apples that are left to rot each year in their orchards.
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ArticleRocha forecasts revised downwards
High temperatures and a lack of rain in the Oeste region of Portugal have forced Rocha pear exporters to re-evaluate production figures for the forthcoming season.