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UK importers welcome Puerto Rican mangoes
Mangoes from Puerto Rica have arrived in the UK, one month earlier than usual.
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NZ and Chile top again
According to the World Apple Report's seventh annual comparison of apple-growing nations, New Zealand and Chile are once again top of the top-fruit league.
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Predicted farming recovery fragile, says NFU
The NFU has warned that a predicted rise in UK agricultural profitability is built on shaky ground.
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NFU prepares to fight for subsidies
The NFU has rejected the Farming and Food Policy Commission's funding proposals. The union says farmers will suffer if subsidies go.
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HorTIPS tackles seed problem
Technology transfer project HorTIPS will bring out a new guide for growers following a ground-breaking conference of seed industry leaders.
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Carrot shortage fears raised
The British Carrot Growers Association warns of a continuing shortage of overwintering crop and new season carrots.
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Levy-payers call the tune
The British Potato Council is organising a series of workshops in response to a poll of levy payers.
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Berry prospects brighten
Warmer weather is on its way to the Mediterranean and with it the promise of better berry-growing conditions.
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Hail hits Bay of Plenty
A freak storm ripped through the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand causing damage to kiwifruit orchards.
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FSA demands pistachio ban
The Food Standards Agency has called for a ban on pistachios imported from Iran.
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APS gets UKAS label
The Assured Produce Scheme has been awarded the UKAS accreditation EN45011. The assignation is the international standard for quality assurance and was granted by the UK Accrediation Service.
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Grapefruit faces canker threat
Citrus canker is spreading in Florida to threaten grapefruit groves.
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Growers meet Whitty
A National Farmers' Union delegation has met with horticulture minister Lord Whitty to discuss issues facing UK producers.
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UK potato production is down
BPC figures show that total UK potato production is below the 1997-2000 average. But end of November 2001 stocks are higher than 2000.
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Argentina: pears as usual
Despite the financial crisis embracing Argentina, it is business almost as usual for pear senders.
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Sprouts boosted by dropleg system
A Lancashire firm reports better sprout yields since improving its technology. Higher quality with new system says Huntapac manager.
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Root treatment granted Defra reprieve
Government ministry extends permission for the use of swede and turnip input. But an alternative must be found after a Europe-wide ban comes into force from July, 2003.
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Organics quiz for NFU and Soil Association
NFU vice president Micheal Paske and Soil Association chiefs face questions from the floor in audience event. Panel headed by Jonathan Dimbleby on January 25.
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Minnaar joins Greenery
Dutch exporter Minnaar will be joining the Dutch grower-owned Greenery group as a direct distributor of its produce and related imports.