All Production & Trade articles – Page 827
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ArticleNZ horticulture exceeds NZ$7bn
New Zealand’s horticultural production was valued at NZ$7.16bn (US$5.41bn) in the year ending June 2014
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ArticleSpain pays more for imported fruit
Fruit and vegetable imports climbed in value terms through the January-February period of 2015
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ArticleVidalia onion campaign to kick off
Georgia-based Vidalia Onion Committee Announces Start Date and Marketing Campaign for 2015
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which party manifesto stands up for food?
Imagine the election was being fought on agricultural issues only. Martyn Fisher (MF) reviews the key pledges made on policy related to food and growers in the manifestos of the UK’s five biggest political parties ahead of the vote on 7 May
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ArticleUK salad market warms up
As the mercury climbs higher, Martyn Fisher spoke with some of the key players in the UK salad industry
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ArticleHabanero peppers recover from supply issues
Issues with primary Habanero hot pepper supply country Uganda have sent prices soaring, and some importers looking for new suppliers
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ArticleGrowers predict more growth for cherries
Growers have high hopes that new darker cherry varieties will spearhead a further era of growth for the category
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ArticleTotal Produce opens doors for berries
Company is trialling a new retractable glasshouse technology on strawberry crops that could have implications for many products
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ArticleSeed firms gear up for kale growth
The ever-increasing demand for kale is bringing challenges and opportunities
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ArticlePrice wars hit value of veg
The vegetable category has suffered crushing value decline of almost £500m as price decreases hit hard, although some subcategories are bucking the trend
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AnalysisOpinion: Industry shouldn't get distracted by general election
Long on ambition and short on detail: EFFP partner Duncan Rawson on why politicians aren’t the top priority for farming
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ArticleHow to prepare for a supermarket meeting
Supermarket meetings can be the most daunting dates in the calendar. Supplier relations consultant Darren Smith offers seven top tips on how to minimise the stress and impress on the day
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ArticleMore flat peaches in Europe in 2015
Europêch figures show massive percentage rise in the volume of flat peaches being produced in Europe, especially Spain
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ArticlePotato Council and Bord Bia win £1.6m EU funding
A new three-year campaign, entitled Potato Potential, has secured £1.6m from the EU to promote versatility of potatoes
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ArticleIndian growers voice their disapproval
New land acquisition laws spark public demonstrations, as heavy rains add to mounting pressure on farmers
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AnalysisElection promises: What will they really deliver for food and farming?
Chairman of the Oxford Farming Conference, Alastair Brooks, on why politicians' 'sabre-rattling' on an in-out EU referendum is helping no one
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ArticleBountiful and early supply of UK tomatoes
The traditional tomato season, which normally starts later in April, has arrived early thanks to the sunny weather and longer days
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ArticleIrrigation schemes boost Peru’s agricultural output
Government is investing more than US$500m in water infrastructure projects
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ArticleYear opens with export growth for Spain
Fresh produce exports grew in volume and value terms for the opneing two months of 2015
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ArticlePeru seeks wider access to US
Peppers, papaya, citrus, asparagus, blueberries and mangoes amongst items to be discussed by Minagri at meeting with US authorities