All Production & Trade articles – Page 1707
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Off-season crop declines
Forecasts from the April issue of the World Apple Report published by US-based Belrose show that there will be lower volumes of southern hemisphere apples available for export this season compared to last.
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Exotics on the horizon for UK growers
UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts
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Growers take storage honours
The Marden Fruit Show Society has announced the results of its long-term farm-stored apple and pear classes.
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Red tractor rationalisation
Interim results from the Adas Farmers Voice survey for 2002 show that more than two thirds of UK producers want to see farm assurance schemes rationalised behind the red tractor scheme.
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Ghanaian pineapples get CA boost
A UK importer is hoping controlled atmosphere containers will revolutionise pineapple and papaya shipments from Ghana.
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Scientists reveal global warming change
Small increases in world average temperatures affecting plant and animal life, and timing of seasons says science team.
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West should set climate standards
The developing world should lead by example says UK energy chief.
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Agrexco season in good health
Agrexco's mid-season round-up on potatoes, capsicum, tomatoes, avocados and melons shows healthy figures for the Israeli exporter's UK office.
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Farewell to Annie
This week sees the retirement of Annie Leferrec, one of the fresh produce industry's unsung heroines.
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NFU backs HRI cash
NFU chiefs lobby government to support further funding of UK r & d mecca Horticulture Research International.
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NFU in green card plan
The NFU says that issuing more flexible "green card" work permits for immigrants is the only way to tackle severe staff shortages on the UK's farms.
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Fungicide wins seal of approval
Fungicide Amistar receives full approval from pesticides watchdogs.The chemical can be used on carrots, leeks and onions for 2002 season.
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Grape hope for Peru
According to a report out this month from the US department of agriculture, Peruvian grape production has increased 27 per cent year on year.
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Zespri aims for early start
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is setting its sights on "a fast, early start to the new season."
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Chile markets baby fruit
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association – Europe reports sales of baby kiwifruit through UK stores.
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US Apple industry in need of cash injection
Calls for emergency market loss assistance to the US apple industry rejected by House of Representatives.30 per cent of US apple growers stand to lose their farms.
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Soil Association to hold event
The UK's leading organic body launches event to encourage more farmers to supply non-conventional goods.
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Enza share buyout tabled
New Zealand top fruit exporter Enza has announced an approach to purchase 100 per cent of its shares by one of the corporations which took the industry by storm 18 months ago.
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Chiquita comeback
Fresh produce financial struggler Chiquita has emerged from a restructure in considerably better shape.
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US citrus may be tariff target
US agriculture chiefs are concerned that EU tariffs on Florida citrus – threatened as payback for president Bush's intervention in the cross-Atlantic steel trade – could damage business.