Sustainability news archive – Page 204
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ArticleApple growers ‘despondent’ after frosts hit crops
English topfruit growers are facing heavy crop losses after orchards were hit by frosts and temperatures below freezing
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ArticleHarris Farm backs #banthebag
New South Wales greengrocer Harris Farm Market has partnered with Clean Up Australia to reduce plastic bag use
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ArticleSavéol launches eco-friendly tomato range
French producer’s Nature range of pesticide-free tomatoes is sold in 100 per cent recyclable packaging
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ArticleMichoacán ramps up fight on illegal avo plantings
The state is reclassifying forestland that has been deliberately destroyed as protected natural areas
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ArticleEdeka premiers WWF-branded citrus
Sustainably-grown citrus bearing the world famous panda logo has gone on sale at Edeka stores for the first time
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ArticleNew growing methods to thank for early asparagus
Sustainable new growing techniques helped Wye Valley grower supply asparagus a whole month earlier than usual this year
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ArticleAdvances in gene editing ‘to boost seedless fruit range’
Technique which stimulates gene mutations could pave way for new seedless varieties and reduce reliance of dwindling bee populations
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ArticleAussie retailers back cyclone-affected growers
Aussie Farmers Direct and Coles are raising funds to assist growers hit by Tropical Cyclone Debbie
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ArticleScope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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ArticleScottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production
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ArticleMurcia protests over water crisis
A demonstration on Wednesday will highlight the impact of water shortages on the region’s horticulture
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ArticlePetition mounts case against plastic packaging
30,000 signatories join fight against use of plastic in fruit and veg retailing, but packaging industry give petition short shrift
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ArticleProtecting UK tomatoes the natural way
Joanna Wood reports on how the tomato sector is getting ahead using natural protection for its crops
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ArticleA$100m blow to Australia’s winter crops
Cyclone Debbie hit Australia’s Bowen Gumlu region when around 20 per cent of the region’s seedlings had been planted for winter
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ArticleGrowers assess damage from Cyclone Debbie
Tomatoes and capsicums are likely to be in short supply as Cyclone Debbie ravages Queensland's winter crops
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ArticleCyclone steers south of bananas
Australia’s key banana growing regions should escape any major damage from Cyclone Debbie
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ArticleBob Geldof buys stake in Blue Skies
Rock star known for political activism in Africa buys stake in ethical fruit business as Blue Skies looks to expand on the continent
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ArticleMichoacán counts cost of illegal avo plantings
Deforestation threatens to cause serious water shortage as demand for the ‘green gold’ surges
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‘GM has real benefits’ - Princess Anne
Comments pit the Princess against Prince Charles, who has previously said GM would be an ‘environmental disaster’
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ArticleHydoponics firm launches urban ‘farm-in-a-box’
Company aims to reduce food miles and boost nutritional value with hyroponic farming equipment for grocery stores, restaurants and schools