All Production & Trade articles – Page 1783

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    Fungicide wins seal of approval

    2002-03-27T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-24T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-21T00:00:00Z

    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

    2002-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Fresh produce financial struggler Chiquita has emerged from a restructure in considerably better shape.

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    US citrus may be tariff target

    2002-03-21T00:00:00Z

    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.

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    Tesco potato project

    2002-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Youngsters in Kent and Coventry are learning to grow their own potatoes with help from Tesco suppliers in the south-east St Nicolas Court Farms and Midlanders MBM.

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    HDRA gives guidance

    2002-03-20T00:00:00Z

    The Henry Doubleday Research Association has published two new guides on the production of organic apples and organic strawberries.

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    Jaffa targets UK

    2002-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Good availability of Israeli grapefruit will see the UK market through the Easter period says a leading marketeer.

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    Cuba eyes US apples

    2002-03-19T00:00:00Z

    According to the US department of agriculture, a Cuban import agency is planning to buy apples from Washington state.

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    Argentina launches promo

    2002-03-19T00:00:00Z

    The Argentinean ministers for agriculture and international trade have unveiled a federal export promotion programme for agriculture and food products.

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    Enhanced PGI proposed

    2002-03-19T00:00:00Z

    The European Commission is proposing improved protection for geographical indications and designations of origin.

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    Potato firm wins accolade

    2002-03-18T00:00:00Z

    UK potato company wins certificate for washing and packing competency.

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    Organic chain tightened

    2002-03-16T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union is taking action to ensure that businesses in the organic supply chain work more effectively together.

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    Spanish file claim in US

    2002-03-16T00:00:00Z

    Spanish clementine interests have filed suit in a US district court against an agency of the US department of agriculture.

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    Spain unveils fruit fly plan

    2002-03-15T00:00:00Z

    The citrus industry and the local authorities in Valencia have revealed plans for a new control programme in the battle against Mediterranean fruit fly.

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    French seek grubbing aid

    2002-03-13T00:00:00Z

    The European Commission has this week approved a scheme which grants aid to French producers of apples, peaches and nectarines over four years.