All Production & Trade articles – Page 1698

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    NZ organics get official boost

    2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

    The New Zealand government has announced that it will pay for the development of a strategic plan for the organic agriculture sector.

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    Zespri celebrates 2001

    2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is celebrating one of its best seasons in Europe in 2001.

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    Harmony boosts Colombian bananas

    2002-01-02T00:00:00Z

    Unionisation has proved the way forward in Colombia, according to sources in Latin America.Output boosted since ethical reform.

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    Potato growers honoured

    2001-12-28T00:00:00Z

    Anglian Produce Growers has given out its grower of the year awards at the co-operative's annual dinnner.

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    Workers eye Chiquita subsidiary

    2001-12-28T00:00:00Z

    According to Central American press reports, workers at a Chiquita subsidiary are looking to buy out the company.

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    Banana dispute settled

    2001-12-27T00:00:00Z

    EU trade ministers reached a decision last week which spells the end of the long-running trade dispute between the EU and the US over the EU's banana import regime.

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    Youthful talent sought

    2001-12-21T00:00:00Z

    The Institute of Horticulture is inviting entries for the Young Horticulturist of the Year contest.

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    Bananas call for fair play

    2001-12-21T00:00:00Z

    The banana fair trade lobby accuses the European Commission of trying to implement stage II of the EU-US trade agreement without sufficient consultation, and warned the consequences will be disastrous.

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    Ports Authority does the business

    2001-12-21T00:00:00Z

    Associated British Ports is top of the FTSE 250 after showing a good year, and seeing rivals slip back.

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    Israeli merger on

    2001-12-20T00:00:00Z

    An Israeli parliamentary sub-committee approves agriculture minister Shalom Simhon's proposal to merge the country's production boards.

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    Red diesel off the hook

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    EU environment chiefs back NFU on red diesel proposal amid fears of rising costs.No extension to legislation say Brussels bosses.

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    Chile makes gains

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Good results in 2000-01 are spurring Chile's exporters on as their representatives in Europe plan their most innovative consumer campaign yet.

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    Big freeze hits Spain

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Low temperatures are set to take their toll on Spanish horticultural production.

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    Arava opens early window

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Some canny plantings are helping one Israeli exporter gain an advantage in capsicum supply.

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    Enza posts mixed results

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    NZ top fruit exporter Enza has posted year end results for the year to September 30 with increased operating profits but a net loss overall.

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    Crack young horticulturists to pit their wits

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The Institute of Horticulture seeks the best under-30s brain in national showdown.£1,500 prize on offer for nation's leading youngster.

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    Customer not always right but sector improving

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK food sector is starting to improve performace at long last. But consumer choice culture may be hampering progress, warn industry experts.

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    Best guidelines unveiled

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    A new guide to help UK apple growers achieve best practice at each stage of production is published launched.

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    Big red benefactor

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    A tractor manufacturer gives UK producers' standard little red tractor a boost.

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    Apple growers must act

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Top fruit producers in the UK get a wake-up call from Worldwide Fruit md, Alasair Robertson.