All Production & Trade articles – Page 1688

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    NZ outlook dull

    2001-10-24T00:00:00Z

    A report from the New Zealand farm ministry forecasts a medium- term slump for the country's key fruit exports.

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    USDA figures upset Florida

    2001-10-23T00:00:00Z

    Some grapefruit growers in Florida are reportedly livid at the US department of agriculture's October forecast for grapefruit.

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    Chile poised for new season

    2001-10-22T00:00:00Z

    A contraction in air-freight coupled with an economic downturn in key markets in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the US, could favour exporters in Chile in the upcoming season, according to Chilean Fresh Fruit Association president, Ronald Bown.

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    Lemon sector makes plans

    2001-10-21T00:00:00Z

    Members of the Tucuman Citrus Association have been meeting to draw up a new strategic vision for their sector.

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    Honduran export expansion

    2001-10-21T00:00:00Z

    The government in Honduras is making funds available to develop further non-traditional fruit and vegetable exports.

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    Hortips on technology

    2001-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Technology Into Profits (HorTIPS) has published plans for the final phase of its Department of the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) contract.

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    Spain extends raspberries

    2001-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Raspberries from Spain have been arriving in the UK since last week as domestic supplies tail off.

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    Greenhouse investment

    2001-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Spanish growers of protected crops are set to benefit from a major government investment programme in infrastructure and research.

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    Income report gets tough

    2001-10-17T00:00:00Z

    One of the UK's leading accountants is cautiously optimistic for the future of farm incomes.

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    Tomato chiefs meet up

    2001-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Top brass from the UK tomato industry gathers for its annual conference and dinner.

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    Nadine pips Cara

    2001-10-17T00:00:00Z

    The BPC's latest plantings estimates for the UK potato crop reveals a shift in emphasis at the top of the variety league tables.

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    Illegal-import action steps up

    2001-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Farmers' representatives go to Brussels to express UK concerns over the threat posed by unlawful imports of plant and food material.

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    Importers look to improve upon record Sharon figures

    2001-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The new Sharon fruit season begins in the UK with hopes high for further increases in consumption.

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    Cuba aims high

    2001-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Citrus production in Cuba is expected to reach 1million tonnes in three years time.

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    Florida under pressure

    2001-10-14T00:00:00Z

    The latest crop forecast from the US department of agriculture makes grim reading for Florida grapefruit growers.

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    Hemington retires

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Stuart Hemington of Branston Potatoes, pictured centre with fellow directors, was presented with a silver salver at his last board meeting before retiring.

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    Hurricane wreaks havoc

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Devastating winds and heavy rains bring chaos to the main banana-producing region of Belize.

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    Elsoms showcase

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Seed-breeder Elsoms Seeds' January King cabbage will be on display in October.

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    Pascual Hmnos. in trouble

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    The beleaguered Spanish supplier is facing being sold off as its troubles deepen.

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    Gala galore

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Apple variety Gala is gaining ground world-wide but the next two seasons could prove its toughest test yet.