All Production & Trade articles – Page 7
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NewsNFU shows banks how to assist UK farmers
The National Farmers’ Union has outlined the key challenges facing British agriculture to the country’s leading banks, and how best to support growers
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NewsG’s calls on government to remove investment barriers
Planning permission and seasonal labour uncertainty are slowing sector growth, according to G’s chairman and CEO, with consolidation “absolutely necessary”
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NewsJapan steps up IP fight with new body
Public-private organisation to specialise in managing plant breeders’ rights
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NewsRecord export outlook for New Zealand apple and pear sector
Productivity increases to help mitigate ongoing cost pressures
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NewsChina-Laos Railway fuels regional fruit trade
Laotian President hails the opportunities created by the railway, including enhancing fruit trade
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NewsImporters urged to consider impact of checks on non-EU produce
Checks on imports from the rest of the world could raise food prices and jeopardise ‘just in time’ supply, while spreading risk across shipping lines and ports is helping suppliers take control, Festival of Fresh delegates told
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NewsThe UK’s changing political climate ‘could impact seasonal worker debate’
Access to labour, water security, crop protection and the government’s Horticulture Sector Plan were on the agenda in the production and politics panel at Festival of Fresh
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NewsGreenvale MD David Rankin to step back
Major potato supplier has announced a leadership transition and interim structure as Rankin departs to pursue new opportunities after more than 30 years with the company
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NewsFestival of Fresh Awards celebrate cream of the crop
Nick Marston, DPS and Dyson Farming were among the winners at FPJ’s flagship event hosted by G’s
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NewsNZ kiwifruit industry secures funding for productivity push
NZKGI and Zespri will deliver ‘Optimising Kiwifruit Land Use – More from Less’, co-funded through the government’s Primary Sector Growth Fund
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NewsUncertainty surrounds Peru blueberry exports ahead of new season
Proarándanos says it will only issue short-term forecasts for forthcoming campaign due to unstable climatic conditions
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NewsGuatemala’s fruit fly-free mango plans show early promise
A project to establish fruit fly-free zones could boost exports, increase production, and improve the profitability of the sector
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NewsStudy flags up danger of ‘El Niño Godzilla’ to Chilean berries
Researchers advise growers to install netting and polytunnels, and to prioritise heat-resistant varieties
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NewsPhilippines steps up mango export diversification
Shipments to Europe, Hong Kong and Canada reflect efforts to diversify Philippine agricultural exports beyond traditional markets
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NewsCherry Growers Australia launches national five-year strategy
Strategy outlines a clear national roadmap to improve productivity, grow demand and expand trade opportunities
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NewsJapan’s largest fruit import under threat from ethylene shortage
Middle East conflict has tightened ethylene supplies, with fruit importers trying to avoid shortages and minimise price rises
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NewsNFU outlines fertiliser resilience plan
A ‘trigger point’ that would allow growers to claim back higher fertiliser costs and better transparency in market pricing are among the union’s asks
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NewsLidl invests £500mn in British berry growers
Retailer said move will give UK growers the financial stability they need to scale up, innovate
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NewsSwitzerland expects bumper cherry harvest this summer
Favourable weather conditions set the stage for larger crop this season, according to the Swiss Fruit Association
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NewsProgress for South African grapes despite ongoing challenges
The country’s table grape sector showed resilience during 2025/26, achieving record inspection volumes of 81.25m cartons