All Production & Trade articles – Page 1694
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Europech' revises stone-fruit crop forecasts
Following hail storms in France and Italy, this year's stone-fruit crop forecasts have been altered, says Europech'. Although volumes are down, fruit size looks good.
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Chilean fruit-growers optimistic after strong export prices
Chilean nectarine export volumes were down on last season this year, but prices were higher and were sustained for long periods.
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Zespri faces long season
Difficult trading conditions may not be denting global revenues yet, but Zespri International is looking at a later finish to the kiwifruit season to make up for its slow start.
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China demystified
Export seminars for Florida grapefruit growers have revealed some interesting facts on the Chinese market.
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Chilean stone fruit basks in price rises
A smaller offer from Chile and a significant reduction in shipments should have a positive effect on returns to growers of nectarines, peaches and plums, according to end-of season figures announced by producers' association Fedefruta.
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Frosts strike Argentina
Sub-zero temperatures hit parts of northern Argentina towards the end of last week including areas within the main lemon-growing province of Tucuman.
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Hargreaves unveils strawberry plant
Hargreaves Plants Ltd has introduced an improved variety of strawberry plant.
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Spanish denounce reform proposals
Growers in Spain have criticised proposed reforms of the EU fruit and vegetable regime.
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Boswell returns to organic farming
Colin Boswell, a former NFU branch chairman who was fined for illegal pesticide spraying, is to go organic.
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Kiwifruit growers face pollination setback
New Zealand kiwifruit growers may have trouble finding enough bees to pollinate their crops next spring.
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Students to the soft-fruit rescue
Hundreds of replies have poured into the NFU office from people interested in seasonal work on the UK soft fruit harvest.
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UK strawberries battle on
Growers are having a tough time with the weather affecting picking and the effects of new legislation putting the squeeze on margins.
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More aid for US apple sector
Trade association USApple estimates that more than 10,000 crisis-hit growers could benefit from a total of $100m in federal aid packages.
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French Guyot controls kick in
With the summer pear season just starting, French growers have signed up to two agreements limiting the marketing of their fruit.
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Funding boosts citrus canker fight
US authorities have committed further funds in the battle against citrus canker.
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Apple growers win compensation
French apple growers affected by a UK boycott of their produce are in line for government aid.
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UK raspberries on song
A late start to the season has not dampened expectation for the UK raspberry crop.
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LEAFlet profits from Bayer link
A UK integrated crop management promoter has linked up with Bayer to produce a new information leaflet.
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SAAGA slows avo sendings
Oversupply of avocados on the UK market has prompted South African growers to take action.