All Production & Trade articles – Page 1793

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    Frost strikes NZ berries

    2001-11-12T00:00:00Z

    A cold snap late in the spring in New Zealand has cost some blueberry growers dearly.

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    HorTIPS goes live

    2001-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Government funded problem-solving team HorTIPS adds online technical reports to its website.

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    Apple aid halved

    2001-11-11T00:00:00Z

    US growers are dismayed that promised government assistance has been reduced by 50 per cent to $75million.

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    Guatemala urged to diversify

    2001-11-11T00:00:00Z

    Tumbling coffee prices could be a catalyst for Guatemalan fruit exports.

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    Court pesticides ruling is victory for UK growers

    2001-11-09T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers Union welcomes Court of Appeal judgement that gives more flexibility over import of pesticides.

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    FPC gives pesticide residue advice

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    FPC says use its guidelines to banish pesticide residues, amid reports from Lord Whitty that winter letuce has exceeded MRLs for past seven seasons.

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    Canaries back on song

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The first consignments of this season's Canary Islands' tomato crop arrive at UK ports.

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    Bright message from Chile

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Chile appeals for support from investors interested in supporting its organic produce. from the nation at a special press conference on November 6.

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    Hedon and Ginwell get Drax

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Hedon Salads Ltd and Ginwell Ltd announce the full acquisition of Drax nursery from English Village Salads Ltd, part of Geest.

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    Media sprout frenzy

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    UK-grown Brussels sprouts are being renamed.

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    Sweet Tentation

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Tentation Club celebrates the new season with a day out in the orchards.

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    Cuba counts cost

    2001-11-07T00:00:00Z

    The effects of hurricane Michelle on Cuban crops are unclear as continuing rain prevents entry to plantations.

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    Bananas picking up?

    2001-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Production of bananas in Honduras was all set to recover following 1998's hurricane, until another one struck the country this week.

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    Hope for Florida's citrus

    2001-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Battling against tough times, the Florida citrus industry has at least two reasons for optimism in the long term.

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    6,000 industry jobs to go in 2002

    2001-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Thousands of jobs to go next year.But rising salaries not economic uncertainty to blame say experts.

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    Nuts in October?

    2001-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Many horticulture bosses believe profits could surge for growers who have the foresight to switch crops to reflect milder UK autumns.

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    Afrifresh ready for grape start

    2001-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Exports of grape from leading production areas in South Africa will start being harvested for the UK market next week, says one exporter.

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    Berries get better

    2001-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Improving production techniques in sources such as Israel and Egypt are starting to be felt in strawberry supply to the UK.

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    Honduras braves floods

    2001-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Rainfall and flooding on a scale not seen since Hurricane Mitch hit the Central American country three years ago are sweeping Honduras.

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    Positive end for Zespri

    2001-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Good end of season results and earnings per tray are cheering New Zealand kiwifruit growers.