All Production & Trade articles – Page 43
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NewsTopfruit growers face two per cent rise in costs
Inflationary pressures around orchard management and post-harvest operations are behind an expected rise in costs for apple and pear growers in 2026, according to new research by the British Apples & Pears association
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NewsFrance proposes ban on imports with EU-prohibited pesticide residues
Amidst strong domestic opposition to an EU deal with the Mercosur bloc, France is set to ban imports containing residues of EU-banned pesticides
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NewsIFPA’s 2025 Impact Report showcases “major wins” for industry
The report showcases IFPA progress across several areas including trade, food safety, sustainability, and labour policy
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NewsEU hopes to sign Mercosur deal “soon”
Commission earlier announced that it would delay signing of trade agreement until the new year due to concerns by French and Italian farmers
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NewsAgrícola Cerro Prieto reports strong growth in blueberry exports
Shipments set to increase by 15 per cent in 2025/26 to 26,000 tonnes
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NewsTasmanian cherry export season launched in Hong Kong
Fruit Growers Tasmania, with the support of the Tasmanian government, will promote the Australian state’s fruit in top export market
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NewsKorean citrus growers call for support as US import tariff phased out
Sharp increase in US mandarin imports coincide with planned tariff phase-out, sparking fears for local industry
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NewsHort Innovation launches new research to boost Australian carrot quality
Three-year project set to help growers reduce losses, improve crop quality, and meet demands of domestic and export markets
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NewsAdverse weather sinks Argentine cherry season
Senasa data confirms a sharp drop production and exports due to rain and hail
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NewsColombian avocado exports to reach 194,000 tonnes in 2025
Launch of Avocados From Colombia quality seal caps a year of record growth for the industry
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NewsInviol tackles fresh produce packhouse safety with AI
New Zealand-based start-up uses artificial intelligence to turn CCTV into a live workplace safety tool for fresh produce businesses.
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NewsWA Farm Direct launches Australian-grown Ondine flat stonefruit in China
Australian marketer partners with importers, including Riverking International, to supply Ondine flat peaches and nectarines for the first time
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: Sales and procurement roles at Nationwide Produce
Diverse fresh produce supplier is on the hunt for several new sales and procurement staff with industry experience and strong negotiation skills
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CommentPride and optimism for 2026 after tough year for farming
As 2026 begins, NFU president Tom Bradshaw reflects on the past 12 months and the farming sector’s future in the coming year
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NewsGovernment raises inheritance tax threshold after sustained campaign from farmers
U-turn lifts limit from £1 million to £2.5mn following months of protests and warnings about impact on family farms
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NewsRed cabbage ‘gatecrashes’ the British Christmas dinner
Tesco believes antioxidant-rich vegetable has become mainstay of festive roast, benefitting from rising demand for brightly coloured vegetables
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NewsAH Worth launches new kale into Tesco
The new Tesco Finest Red Kale has a striking leaf colour and sweeter flavour, and adds to AH Worth’s premium brassica range
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NewsNZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
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CommentFarm Profitability Review shows place for pulses
Roger Vickers, CEO of the Processors & Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), explains why pulses have a bright future following Minette Batters’ milestone report
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NewsTierra Suelta enters peak dragon fruit season
Miami-based tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta has reported that plentiful volumes of premium dragon fruit are now available