All Production & Trade articles – Page 479
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ArticleLocal production in Outer Hebrides
Growing fresh produce in the far north-west of Scotland is no mean feat, but one woman is making it work with the help of an innovative new semi-permanent polytunnel
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ArticleRegulate supply to protect prices, says Acorbanec
Exporter association calls for tighter controls on shipments as coronavirus hits demand and prices
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ArticleLockdown boosts solar generation
Solar power meets almost 30 per cent of UK electricity demand as reduced pollution levels boost production
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ArticleRed Tractor offers remote assessment
New approach uses video-based solutions for farm auditing, and if successful could continue post-coronavirus
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ArticleGuelph Equinox take-up high, says GPG
European sales of the early asparagus variety are growing as availability increases
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ArticleChina’s exports to accelerate
A new report suggests the upgrading of Chinese agriculture will see the sector’s exports consistently grow in the next decade
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ArticleCosta hopeful for stronger 2020
Despite a challenging 2019 Costa’s annual report has outlined some areas for optimism going forward
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ArticleOscar Gold kiwifruit hits stores
As Oscar Gold kiwifruit from South Africa arrived on shelves this month, French marketer Primland stressed that it was prioritising the safety of its workers
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ArticleMurcian growers calculate cost of Covid-19
Absenteeism, higher transport costs and new security measures push up costs by more than 25 per cent
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ArticleFinding citrus solutions
With the spread of Covid-19 threatening the Orri Jaffa campaign, the powers that be have stepped in to help keep the fruit moving
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ArticlePairwise and PSI to bring new berry varieties to US
Pairwise to offer access to PSI germplasm, vital to making new berries available across the US
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ArticleBelOrta adapts to challenges
Whether it be the coronavirus outbreak or Brexit, Belgian cooperative BelOrta is cognisant of the need to adapt to changing circumstances
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ArticleJapan's agriculture workforce impacted
Coronavirus enforced border closures highlight Japan’s dependency on foreign agriculture workers
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ArticleVietnam squeezing the most out of exports
With the coronavirus disruptions creating a surplus of fruit some Vietnamese exporters are turning to juicing to reduce losses
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ArticleCovid-19 hits smaller NZ growers
Although still considered essential, smaller growers in New Zealand are having problems shifting their product
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ArticleUSDA unveils agri rescue scheme
Buy Fresh programme will purchase US$100M of fresh produce per month
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ArticlePuffin donates spuds for Covid-19 care packages
A tonne of Pembrokeshire Earlies will be delivered to vulnerable people in Wales through community foundation of rugby club The Scarlets
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ArticleRothamsted student makes research appeal
Researcher sets up online survey to gather farmers’ opinions on benefits and management of pest-eating beetles after Covid-19 stymies her study
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ArticleUS industry gets government support
Fresh fruit and vegetable industry is targeted for US$2.7bn in financial relief
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ArticleZespri kicks off European campaign
Brand refresh and new packhouse in Zeebrugge signal a positive start to 2020 season