All Production & Trade articles – Page 1774
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Chile's fruit exports slide
Sendings across all varieties from Chile are 13 per cent down on the same period in 1998-99
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Morocco falls victim to citrus slump
The disastrous citrus season takes its toll on sendings from Morocco too
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Citrus harvest recovery
Figures published for March by US authorities show a citrus crop bouncing back nation-wide.
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The Federation of Canary Islands Producers renews contract with ABP
The Federation of Canary Islands Producers renews and extends its agreement with Associated British Ports.
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Leaf highlights enhancements to farming
Linking the Environment and Farming (Leaf) audits during 1999 point to producers improving their environmental and business management.
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Quality impossible without fair market
French inter-professional organisation Interfel is calling for a more even playing field so that production of quality and consumer needs may be met in fresh produce supply.
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Canker crisis worsens
Four counties in Florida have been declared a disaster area as the citrus canker crisis worsens and quarantine areas are extended.
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Blue Prince makes £2 million acquisition
Blue Prince Mushrooms seals £2 million deal to acquire the business of specialist mushroom composts producer, Hensby Composts Ltd. According to the company, it is now the largest producer of mushroom composts in the UK.
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Tunisia increases citrus output
Growers in Tunisia have seen citrus production climb on 1998-99 levels.
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Libya makes pistachio progress
Experimental plantings have yielded favourable results for Libya's pistachio sector.
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Summit offers small comfort for horticulture
There was little that came out of the Downing Street summit between farmers and government last week in the way of promises for horticulture, but UK growers may benefit from an extension in the scheme to boost marketing for farmers in general and agriculture minister Nick Brown (pictured) announced the creation of a centre of excellence for the organics sector in Kent.
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Apple yields drop
Chilean apples are showing lower yields than initially forecast by growers with crops in some areas a third down on last season, although overall estimates are for a 15-20 per cent crop reduction.
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Tough season for Chile in Europe
Exports of Chilean fruit to Europe so far this season are down compared with the same period last year, but the UK is managing to outperform its continental neighbours
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Market mayhem for Spanish citrus
Citrus markets are in disarray across Europe having an effect on all supply countries, but as the largest citrus source in Europe, the Spanish are particularly hard hit.
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NFU tables contract with society
The NFU is ready to make commitments to consumers and the environment including helping farmers to respond better to market needs and to encourage more farm-gate retailing.
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Short but still sweet
Speciality sweet Vidalia onions from Georgia are expected to be in shorter supply this season.
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Shamouti struggles against oversupply
Some importers of Israeli citrus are calling it a day on Shamouti, the easy-peeling Jaffa orange as prices in the UK languish in the doldrums.
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Chile still under port strike threat
An illegal three-day strike at key Chilean ports came to an end on March 27, but there is talk of further strike action.
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NZ growers face tough times
Some New Zealand top fruit growers are calling it a day and selling land for grape-growing instead while the onion and potato sectors face their own struggle.
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Italy faces up to citrus crisis
The Italian authorities are putting into action drastic withdrawal measures to try and salvage a disastrous citrus season.