All Production & Trade articles – Page 1697

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    Almonds fly in EU says US boss

    2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

    US almonds show stunning growth in Europe. But UK consumption impossible to quantify.

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    Tesco bosses in FFA ceasefire

    2002-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Uneasy compromise between Tesco and feared militant farmers group. Top director sent in by multiple to facilitate truce and avoid blockade action.

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    Berry gap plugged

    2002-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Persistent cold weather last week in Israel and Egypt has encouraged strawberry importers in the UK to switch into supplies from Spain and Morocco.

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    Germany offers UK euro sympathy

    2002-01-15T00:00:00Z

    A German farming chief has welcomed the single currency. But the UK being outside is damaging its produce industry, he says in speech to Fruit Logistica.

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    El Niño set for comeback

    2002-01-15T00:00:00Z

    The tropical Pacific weather phenomenon which last struck in 1997-98 is set to return this year, say meteorologists.

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    Greenery kicks off cue season

    2002-01-14T00:00:00Z

    The Greenery has marketed its first cucumbers of the new season in the Netherlands as it announced a fall in turnover for its Dutch produce operation.

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    Argentinean crisis bites into citrus

    2002-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Lemon producers and exporters in Argentina are calling for clarification of new regulations as the effects of the country's economic crisis hit their sector.

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    Greeks suffer cold snap

    2002-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Greece has become the latest casualty of adverse weather conditions in the Mediterranean citrus belt.

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    Florida avoids freeze

    2002-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Low temperatures this week are helping grapefruit development in Florida, provided they stay above freezing.

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    NFU halts crop protection product ban

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union (NFU) says lobbying has postponed the withdrawal of cabbage root fly control Birlane 24 and saved UK swede and turnip production.

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    French apple stocks rosy

    2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Mid-way through the season, the French apple supply situation is well balanced.

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    Vietnam ready to show flower power

    2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

    Vietnamese government backs flower industry.Quality and volume to boom say sources in far east.

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    Cider firm launches mushroom plan

    2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

    Cidermaker Bulmers ready start growing exotic mushrooms.Shittake and Oyster to flourish in tree prunings, say sustainable development chiefs.

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    Spain washed out

    2002-01-09T00:00:00Z

    Spanish citrus growers are counting the cost of continuing heavy rains.

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    Shamouti rearing to go

    2002-01-09T00:00:00Z

    Israeli Shamouti oranges are having the earliest start to their season since 1994 with fruit arriving in the UK already up to three weeks ahead of schedule on an average year.

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    Paske gets NFU nominations

    2002-01-09T00:00:00Z

    Nominations for National Farmers Union office-holders have been announced prior to elections next month.

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    Fresh produce conference to focus on the future

    2002-01-07T00:00:00Z

    The Horticulture in Focus conference will address the future of the industry. Key speaker from the IGD to talk to delegates.

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    Redbridge needs people

    2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

    Leading fresh produce firm Redbridge is searching for the best talent to fuel growth in the firm.Bosses hoping to poach the finest talent in UK. Spain and Netherlands.

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    Lingarden school link-up

    2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

    Spalding onion, cut-flower and bulb supplier Lingarden is helping youngsters prepare for business.

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    More calls to diversify

    2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

    Yet another minister has added his voice to the calls in Honduras for producers of traditional cash crops to diversify.