All Production & Trade articles – Page 196
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NewsRise in South African nectarine exports expected
While three South African stonefruit categories are likely to decline in volume this year, nectarines are expected to show strong growth
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NewsVR robotics set to revolutionise UK viticulture
A new Defra-funded robotics project is set to help UK ‘wine growers’ with automated vineyard pruning and harvesting
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NewsSouth Africa’s table grape harvest is on target
While volumes look set to beat initial forecasts, shipments are behind those seen at the same point of the previous campaign
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NewsWorld table grape production up in 2023/24 season while exports remain steady
China’s increase in production and exports buoying world totals for 2023/24 season
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NewsEnglish veg volumes hit by flooding
Various winter vegetables have been badly affected by flooding across England, with Nationwide Produce reporting shortages
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NewsCelina kicks-off 2024 South African blush pear season
Stargrow expects to substantially increase volumes to this market during the 2024 season, especially in the early harvest window
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NewsBreakthrough for South African avocados in Japan
South Africa finalises protocol for avocado shipments, increasing the country’s options in the Far East
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NewsPeru sees big fall in blueberry exports
Shipments on course to finish the season on 215,000 tonnes, a decrease of 25 per cent on 2022/23
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NewsUSDA forecasts increase in world apple production
China, South Africa and US expected to offset lower production in the EU and Turkey
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NewsWA Farm Direct exports first Australian Ondine nectarines and peaches
First Australian-grown Ondine stonefruit exported to markets in Asia and the Middle East
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NewsDefra announces SFI changes including increased payments
Changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2024 to include higher payments and new options such as support for precision farming
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NewsFlamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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NewsOFC report explores how ‘broken’ food supply chains can be fixed
Recent global and climatic events have caused a risk-versus-reward imbalance that is forcing farmers out of production. Retailers need to share more of the burden, report argues
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AdvertorialJoy Wing Mau embarks on new chapter with headquarters relocation
New headquarters in Shenzhen is home to fully automated distribution centre and smart cold storage facility
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NewsNFU report lays bare sharp rise in horticulture production costs
Fresh produce businesses are ditching plans for growth, hampering UK production targets
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NewsTrops expands Portuguese footprint
Malaga-based company invests €6m in Tavira as it continues to diversify its production base in response to water shortage in southern Spain
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NewsTim O’Malley becomes FareShare trustee
Group managing director of Nationwide Produce to chair redistribution charity’s food committee
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NewsSalix Fruits seeks to strengthen Moroccan citrus programme
Company wants to build closer ties with producers and explore new business opportunities in the country
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News‘Kissabel expects to double UK sales in 2023’
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick reflects on the journey so far for the red-fleshed apple brand in Britain
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NewsNFU president thanks public for farmer support
In her final new year’s message, Minette Batters highlights farming successes in a challenging year