All Production & Trade articles – Page 1696

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    Root treatment granted Defra reprieve

    2002-01-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-01-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Dutch exporter Minnaar will be joining the Dutch grower-owned Greenery group as a direct distributor of its produce and related imports.

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    GMS in receivership

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Major UK producer supplier Grower Marketing Services Limited (GMS) has fallen into receivership after two years of trading losses.

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    Carrot supplies tighten up

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Availability of UK carrots will harden as cold weather takes its toll, growers warn.

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    Berry picture brightens

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Strawberry and raspberry availability from the Mediterranean basin picks up following a chilly spell.

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    Peppers in pesticide warning

    2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Samples of red bell sweet peppers from Egypt and green Peppers from Turkey have been found to contain pesticides over recommended levels.

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    Hairyape swings higher

    2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Fresh produce internet portal shows impressive membership growth. World trading site clears 500 members as popularity increases.

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    France reveals Initial

    2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Researchers in France have name a new apple variety, Initial developed in Angers, according to French press reports.

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    Avocados on the rise

    2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Production increases in avocado producing countries around the world are stimulating exports in the 2001-02 season.

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    Actin seminar on pest control

    2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

    The Alternative Crops Technology Interaction Network (Actin) has organised a seminar on environment-friendly pest control in London next week.

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    NFU summit targets crop disease imports

    2002-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Organisations including the Food Standards Agency and Defra to discuss curbs on the entry of diseases such as potato brown rot.

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    Industry urges caution on weaker sterling

    2002-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Leading economists propose selling sterling to boost exports – but weaker pound is a double-edged sword, says FPC.

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    Chiquita takes next step

    2002-01-20T00:00:00Z

    Produce multinational Chiquita Brands has announced board nominations and progressed its debt restructuring.

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    Argentinean crisis deepens

    2002-01-20T00:00:00Z

    Argentina's citrus growers are finding the cost of packaging spiralling as they petition government for access to their savings and commentators warn that the dual exchange system will act against them.

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    Farmers moonlight to make ends meet

    2002-01-18T00:00:00Z

    Government census figures show 9,200 UK farmers took on extra work to supplement their incomes last year, and over 3,000 left agriculture. The NFU says the situation is getting worse.

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    Enza: deregulation going well

    2002-01-18T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand apple exporter Enza is doing better than expected in its first season of deregulation, say reports.

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    Novel crop advice from HRI

    2002-01-18T00:00:00Z

    Leading industry figures to show UK growers how to diversify into alternative products. Enlightening industry showcase set for end of month.

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    Pea treatment launch for the spring

    2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

    New pea seed dressing available for growers this spring. Syngenta says it is more powerful and has a lower chemical loading than similar products.

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    Plum job in good shape

    2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

    The Chilean plum supply situation is benefiting from inclement weather.