Sustainability news archive – Page 228
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ArticleRelief for California citrus industry
Tests on the recent discovery of Asian citrus psyllids in Tulare County have been negative for Huanglongbing
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ArticleAustralia considers kiwifruit production
The Mount Gambier region has been suggested as a growing region given its similar climate to the Bay of Plenty
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ArticleClimate change 'affecting apples'
A study conducted at two Japanese orchards has found that the taste and texture of apples is being altered
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Article£100k boost for Welsh horticulture firms
Welsh horticulture businesses get £100,000 boost from the Welsh Assembly's Supply Chain Efficiency Scheme
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ArticleCalifornia citrus pest discovery
A minimum of 100 Asian citrus psyllids have been found in the San Joaquin Valley
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ArticleGovernment sets off fresh neonics row
Reacting to a parliamentary committee report, the government opens old wounds on pesticides and pollinators
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ArticleSafeway penalised over emissions
Retailer set to pay US$600,000 civil fine and implement an emission-reduction plan
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ArticleFairtrade blues in solid supply
North American retailers are receiving promotable volumes of ethically-produced and sourced berries from Interrupcion Fair Trade
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VideoWhat do 'organic' and 'ethical' mean?
TV presenter Jasmine Harman explores the concept of organic, Fairtrade and ethical fresh produce on behalf of South African exporters
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ArticleFresh concerns over bee health
Soil Association backs US study claiming bees are ingesting "chemical cocktails" due to the pesticides on fresh produce crops
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ArticleSouth Africa faces water challenge
Extent of river contamination exposed by in-depth study into waterways, many of them used to irrigate fresh produce
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ArticleLarge volumes of wild berries expected
Woodland Trust says that British wildlife will benefit from large volumes of wild berries
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ArticleMonsanto withdraws GM approval
Seed company abandons plans to plant GM corn crops in Europe following negative reactions
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ArticleFood city network unveiled
A nationwide sustainable food initiative is being rolled out with £1 million in grant funding
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ArticleMinister visits National Fruit Collection
Farming minister David Heath visits the Kent-based collection and praises the work it carries out for UK growers
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Report outlines climate change threat
New review urges an investment in 'climate-smart food systems' if growers are to cope with changing weather patterns
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ArticleBayer slams neonicotinoid critics
Dr Stephen Humphreys says the biggest threat to bee health is the varroa mite and not neonicotinoids
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Co-op Farms invests in 'pick-your-own'
The Co-operative Farms to plant more crops and revamp its pick-your-own farm in Kent
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ArticlePotato supplier goes green
Irish group Glens of Antrim switches from wooden to plastic produce boxes as part of an environmental focus
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ArticleDavid Cameron talks up Polythene UK
Prime minister helps packaging specialist open a new office and praises its efforts to achieve sustainability