All Production & Trade articles – Page 1633
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Asparagus welcomes warm spell
The dry spring is promising to be a blessing for the UK asparagus industry as it waits to start harvesting around the end of May.
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Honduras grows less traditional
Agricultural authorities in Honduras have published reports highlighting how one key product could help exporters of bananas diversify their offer.
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India unveils five-year expansion plan
India's fresh produce industry puts the UK top of the list in its expansion plans.
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Irradiated fruit back on the shelf
Fresh exotic fruit treated with radiation could soon be on Australian supermarket shelves.
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Brazil acts against sudden death
The world's largest orange grower has swung decisively into action to combat a mysterious disease which is threatening production.
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Zespri estimates crop increase
New Zealand kiwifruit marketeer and exporter Zespri International estimates its green kiwifruit crop should be five per cent up in volume on last season.
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HumberVHB specialises
The classic round tomato trade in the UK should be less pressured this season according to major grower HumberVHB which is dedicating its glass to the production of speciality varieties.
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Bransden excels
Champion of environment-friendly farming and top quality produce, Charles Bransden has had his efforts recognised with an NFU Farming Excellence Award.
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Stone-fruit disease fears
Officials in New Zealand are investigating a possible case of the plum pox potyvirus which affects apricots, peaches, cherries and plums.
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Chile in pictures
Chile launches its cinema campaign in the UK and promises some retail theatre.
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International standard for top fruit
The World Apple & Pear Association wants to establish international organoleptic standards.
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Geest results announced
Geest has released its preliminary results for the year to December 28, 2002.
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NFU announces new board
A new horticultural industry champion backed by a board of eight will provide the formidable force needed to help UK horticulture grow, the National Farmers' Union has announced.
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Southern Africa's citrus forum
Citrus Southern Africa and the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum are set to launch the Citrus Marketing Forum (CMF) on March 7.
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Kent takes up Lantra mantra
Tony Allen, of the Kent and Medway Skills Council, has said that the uptake of IT and skills development courses provided by the land-based training organisation Lantra demonstrates the speed of change taking place in rural industries.