Sustainability news archive – Page 201
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ArticleCitrus greening spreads east in California
The citrus greening disease Huanglongbing has spread further in Southern California to Riverside County
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ArticleAsda wonky veg box wins Product of the Year
Retailer’s food waste initiative has been named as one of the Products of the Year 2017 after annual consumer products survey
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ArticleShoppers back ‘plastic-free aisle’ in supermarkets
A new poll has found that 90 per cent of shoppers would back the introduction of a retail aisle with no plastic packaging
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ArticleDole grapes earn certification
In Chile, Dole’s Huelquen Farm, on which 100ha of grapes are cultivated, has gained Rainforest Alliance certification
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ArticlePanama disease confirmed on QLD farm
Queensland’s agriculture minister has confirmed that a banana farm in Tully has tested positive for Panama Tropical Race 4
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ArticleEyeing energy efficiency
Dr Doug Reid, engineering manager at Tomra Sorting Food, looks at how food processors can measure and improve energy efficiency
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ArticleVitacress helping to tackle river phosphate levels
Producer is working with salmon and trout conservation body to help reduce phosphate levels in the River Itchen
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ArticleGove outlines vision for ‘green Brexit’
Major speech from Defra minister has strong focus on farm subsidies linked to environmental protection
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ArticleEustice backs precision irrigation at centre opening
Defra minister cuts the ribbon at NIAB EMR research centre aimed at cutting water use and boosting grower returns
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ArticleBritish Growers call for PO scheme to continue
PO system must be retained to ensure UK producers compete on level playing field with European competitors post-Brexit, new report urges
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ArticleFlorida researchers seek production options
A new US$3m grant will fund a four-year research project to find more places to grow produce
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ArticlePrince Charles backs ‘true cost' study
True cost accounting has received royal support in the UK, as Prince Charles congratulates Eosta on its efforts to calculate the real cost of food
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ArticleBrexit leaves food security at risk, report warns
Food security, safety and prices could all be adversely affected when UK leaves EU especially given government’s lack of vision
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ArticleAussie retailers to ditch plastic bags
Leading Australian retailers Woolworths and Coles will phase out single-use lightweight plastic bags within a year
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ArticleKenyan drought is ‘major concern’
Lack of rain is restricting planting and irrigation in Kenya while UN watchdog warns of worrying outlook for next three months
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ArticleLondon welcomes major new AD facility
Food waste recycling service ReFood opens new anaerobic digester in Dagenham that is capable of powering 12,600 homes a year
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ArticlePanama disease found on another QLD farm
The Australian Banana Growers Council is urging growers to ramp up on-farm biosecurity measures
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ArticleBayer develops smart irrigation
Group teams with Israeli company Netafim to introduce new DripByDrip water distribution system
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ArticleClimate change and cost of land cited as top threats
A new survey has quizzed produce firms on their top concerns to help shape a new deal for horticulture post Brexit
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ArticleVegetarian MP David Drew joins shadow Defra lineup
The MP for Stroud said he is looking forward to giving Gove ‘a hard time’ and is joined in Defra shadow cabinet by Holly Lynch