All Vegetables articles – Page 19
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NewsSupermarkets ‘slow’ to embrace PCN-resistant potatoes
UK retailers criticised for dragging their heels in the uptake of resistant varieties as growers search for solutions in fight against pallida
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ArticleEU parliament kills off pesticides bill
Fepex welcomes move, saying the controversial legislation threatened food security within the bloc
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ArticleEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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ArticleReport reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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ArticleBoE Governor addresses NFU Plumb lecture
Bank of England Governor highlights link between high energy costs and escalating global food prices at NFU memorial lecture
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NewsKitoZyme hails organic approval for KitoGreen
KitoGreen has been approved for use in organic agriculture by the European Commission, which the Belgian company calls a “significant advancement” for the sector
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NewsAllan Wilkinson named CFDL chair
Wilkinson, who is head of agrifoods at HSBC UK and has long been involved in the event’s organisation, succeeds long-standing chair John Giles
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NewsCommittee calls for more info on EU gene-editing proposals
Under EU proposals, plants that contain genetic material that could occur naturally or via traditional breeding will be subject to simpler and less onerous regulations
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ArticleTong buys ‘Swift Lift’ firm
Veg handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has bought conveying and lifting firm Terry Johnson Ltd
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Article£1.2m new funding for hort sector
Sustainable innovation and new tech projects can apply for share of £1.2m funding from Growing Kent & Medway
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ArticleItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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ArticleNFU calls for political action on flooding
More than 1,750 producers have signed the NFU’s open letter urging political parties to take steps to protect farming businesses from flooding
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CommentExtreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
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CommentNew EU rules jeopardise world’s best recycling system
Saverio Mayer, CEO Smurfit Kappa Europe, warns that a crucial vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in more waste, not less
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ArticleOrganics event explores secrets of Danish success
EU-backed campaign Made in Nature brings experts together for discussion about the potential for new growth in organic fruit and veg demand
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ArticleBranston helps drives HGV recruitment
Potato supplier Branston is leading an HGV recruitment drive with Inspire Education Group, Lincoln College and the Road Haulage Association
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NewsFPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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ArticleOrsero Group signs up to Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mediterranean fresh produce distributor launches GOEquality project to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity
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ArticleAg-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance
AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance
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ArticleBritish Growers joins OFC organisers
Pauline Sutton, client manager at the BGA, is heading up the secretariat team responsible for the event’s administration, ticket sales and outreach programmes