All Production & Trade articles – Page 1679

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    Defra agrees to organic aid review

    2002-02-22T00:00:00Z

    After pressure from the National Farmers Union, the government will review the cases of around 200 farmers who previously failed to qualify for conversion aid.

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    Farms target schools

    2002-02-21T00:00:00Z

    A new website aimed at making life easier for teachers who want to take children onto farms is launched in London.

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    Pink Lady demand strong

    2002-02-21T00:00:00Z

    Sales of Pink Lady apples for the northern hemisphere season to January 31 were 50 per cent higher than for the same period in 2000-01.

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    NZ kiwifruit stable

    2002-02-20T00:00:00Z

    The 2002 New Zealand kiwifruit crop is forecast to be broadly in line with 2001 volumes.

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    Pink Lady demand strong

    2002-02-20T00:00:00Z

    Sales of Pink Lady apples for the northern hemisphere season to January 31 were 50 per cent higher than for the same period in 2000-01.

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    NZ exports reach new heights

    2002-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Horticultural exports from New Zealand exceeded NZ$2bn (£580million) in 2001.

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    WWF reviews Faversham site

    2002-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Worldwide Fruit will be closing packing and grading operations at its Bysing Wood Road site to redevelop it is a storage facility.

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    Government stalls on pesticide project name

    2002-02-14T00:00:00Z

    NFU reveals snag over name for voluntary initiative scheme for pesticides.

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    Israeli tomato crop situation improving

    2002-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Israeli tomatoes have been hit by unseasonable cold, wet weather in January. Volumes were down but are now improving.

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    US apple movement steady

    2002-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Apple movement out of stocks is broadly in line with average levels despite a 10-year low in fresh-market supplies.

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    Strawberries gain momentum

    2002-02-13T00:00:00Z

    St Valentine's Day and warmer temperatures are providing a welcome boost for the strawberry trade.

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    NFU welcomes immigration proposals

    2002-02-12T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers Union says the government's white paper on immigration and asylum takes into account its concerns over seasonal workers for horticulture.

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    Chiquita results improve

    2002-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Troubled multi-national fresh-produce supplier Chiquita Brands International announces an increase in pre-tax earnings of $10million in 2001compared to 2000.

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    E-centre chiefs launch barcode guide

    2002-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Barcode bosses celebrate 25 years of the black-and-white revolution with a guide to getting it right. New devleopments vaunted at London showcase.

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    Costa Rican melon catastrophe

    2002-02-11T00:00:00Z

    The bulk of the Costa Rican honeydew melon crop has been wiped out by disease.

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    FPC issues pesticide alert

    2002-02-11T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has issued an alert following discoveries of chlormequat in Italian carrots.

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    NZ top-fruit forecast up

    2002-02-09T00:00:00Z

    A report released by the US foreign attaché service of the department of agriculture forecasts a 14 per cent increase in 2002 for the New Zealand apple export crop.

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    Good prospects for Chile's kiwi

    2002-02-09T00:00:00Z

    According to a report from the foreign service of US department of agriculture, Chilean kiwifruit exports in 2002 should benefit from enhanced quality.

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    Grape weathers well

    2002-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Greek grapes have survived inclement weather and promise a fine season.

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    Spanish citrus exports down

    2002-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Official figures from Spain show a decline in citrus sendings to third countries in line with poor weather conditions and a ban on clementine imports in the US.