All Production & Trade articles – Page 560
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ArticleMartinique faces citrus threat
Local reports suggest citrus canker disease is threatening producers in five areas
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ArticleChiquita backs efforts to tackle TR4
Chief executive Andrew Biles set to open summit of industry experts in Boston as concerns about fungal disease grow
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ArticleFruit already rotting in Scottish fields
NFU Scotland and Scottish MPs call on parliament to take urgent action after visiting fruit farms
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ArticlePolymer Logistics: wood look here to stay
Gianpaolo Mezzanotte of Polymer Logistics believes there is more to come for its pioneering produce crate system
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ArticleHaskap poised for commercial breakthrough
EFSA approval for 'superfood' berry brings it one big step closer to becoming a regular sight on supermarket shelves
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ArticleGisborne goes bananas
New Zealand’s northern region is looking to capitalise on banana plants that are “growing like weeds”.
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ArticleGene editing could herald new green revolution
The new method of breeding fruit and veg dubbed "CRISPR" can make fresh produce more appealing and healthier
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ArticleJingold ready to roll out red kiwifruit
Company says it is preparing to step up its marketing efforts in Asia with a broader range of products this coming season
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ArticleCatalan topfruit production falls
Pear volumes down, while apples set to remain virtually unchanged on last season
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ArticleDrought leads to huge losses
While dams do have more water at the Cape, the real cost of the recent drought is emerging
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ArticleDutch growers release new strawb variety
The "Sonsation" cultivar was developed for ease of growing with midseason yield
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ArticlePesticide breaches in 3 per cent of fresh produce
The 2017 Pesticide Residues in Food report revealed imported produce to be the worst offenders
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ArticleG's team up with seed co for pesto kit
Bags of Fresh and Naked Spinach will contain a sachet of chia seeds and instructions on how to make spinach and chia pesto
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ArticleAlbert Heijn: wild about potato sustainability
The Dutch retail chain is working with suppliers and environmental groups to boost biodiversity in the Netherlands
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ArticleMixed fortunes for Huelva’s soft fruit sector
Raspberries outperform strawberries and blueberries in 2017/18, says Freshuelva
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ArticleAnecoop calls for “orderly growth” in Asia
The company says more effective promotions are needed to raise awareness of Spanish citrus in China
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ArticlePossible TR4 detection in Australia
Suspect plant found on Tully banana farm already operating with the disease
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ArticleTop of the crops
Belgian apple and pear prospects look good in Asia, after favourable growing conditions and new markets open up
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ArticleSH citrus to dominate summer deal
Chinese importers are predicting a rise in volume of Southern Hemisphere citrus this season
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ArticleCarrot growers could ditch straw for plastic
The traditional method of covering crops over winter is becoming expensive in the face of tight straw supply