All Production & Trade articles – Page 1664

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    Murcia on guard

    2003-03-28T00:00:00Z

    Growers in Murcia in south-eastern Spain are keeping a watchful eye on the weather as the seasons move from salads and vegetables to melons and stone fruit.

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    New Zealand "gloomy"

    2003-03-28T00:00:00Z

    According to a report in national daily the New Zealand Herald, the latest report from NZ's National Bank finds the outlook among the country's farmers and growers is "gloomy".

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    Eurep Gap seminar in Madrid

    2003-03-28T00:00:00Z

    Spain hosts the latest seminar for Eurep Gap members.

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    Brazilian lime expansion

    2003-03-28T00:00:00Z

    Brazil sees the UK market as having growth potential for its limes.

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    Plant growth breakthrough

    2003-03-27T00:00:00Z

    Scientists at the John Innes Centre have made a biological breakthrough which could have implications for the future of new variety development.

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    Rain threatens berries

    2003-03-27T00:00:00Z

    Heavy rain in Huelva today is threatening Spanish strawberry production.

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    Agrexco sets aim high

    2003-03-27T00:00:00Z

    Israel's largest horticultural exporter Agrexco expects a good performance in 2003.

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    Prognosfruit venue unveiled

    2003-03-26T00:00:00Z

    The organising committee for the European top-fruit crop forecast conference Prognosfruit, has revealed plans so far for this summer's event.

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    Asparagus welcomes warm spell

    2003-03-26T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-03-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-03-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Fresh exotic fruit treated with radiation could soon be on Australian supermarket shelves.

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    Brazil acts against sudden death

    2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-03-19T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-03-19T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-03-18T00:00:00Z

    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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    Florette eyes UK growth

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    French salads giant has further expansion plans in the UK.

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    Chile in pictures

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Chile launches its cinema campaign in the UK and promises some retail theatre.

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    International standard for top fruit

    2003-03-13T00:00:00Z

    The World Apple & Pear Association wants to establish international organoleptic standards.