All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 118
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BBSRC makes £15m pledge
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has to invest £15 million in establishing training for food security research and development.
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ArticleGrowers urged to sterilise land
UK growers are being reminded there is still time to sterilise land this spring as part of their weed control strategies for the coming season - an option which some growers think they missed back in the autumn.
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ArticleBPI reports good progress at Ardeer plant
British Polythene Industries is reporting good progress with a £7 million investment project at its Ardeer site.
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Luis Vicente looks to increase Rocha
Portuguese top-fruit supplier Luis Vicente is hoping to increase its Rocha pear production long term as it looks to eat into the Conference market.
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NFU hosts hard-hitting event
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is holding an event to discuss the three main agricultural talking points of 2010 - the Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP) reform, farming profitability and the general election.
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ArticleSAC strengthens potato advice team
The SAC Association of Potato Producers has strengthened its team providing specialist advice for UK potato growers.
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ArticleAsparagus report reveals popularity rise
Research by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber (RFG) reveals that asparagus grown in Yorkshire has revealed that the English season is being steadily extended and that the product tastes better and has more antioxidants when compared to imported varieties.
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ArticlePesticide consultation sparks concern
DEFRA has launched a three-month consultation on how to implement new European rules on pesticides, signalling the start of further conflict between farming and environmental groups.
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ArticleColombian producers seek stability
Banana producers in Colombia are looking for stability in the market after a tough 2009 for the South American country’s industry.
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NFU education packs enjoy success
The National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) Why Farming Matters teaching packs have gone to the top of the class after proving extremely popular with the country’s primary and secondary schools.
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JR Holland goes Live
In a bold move to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at its packing process, JR Holland Food Services has launched a ‘Live’ section on its website which features a real-time feed.
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ArticleAHDB receives relocation green light
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) plan to build a new ultra energy-efficient office building on Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire has been approved by Warwick District Council.
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ArticlePolitical heavyweights top NFU bill
The main political parties’ long-term commitment to the produce industry will be tested when farmers and growers meet at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference in Birmingham.
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ALV sees early success
Simplified procedures for importing fresh produce and cut flowers are proving an immediate winner for importers and agents with the introduction of the Automatic Licence Verification (ALV) system.
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ArticleAsda creates 6,000 jobs despite plight
Asda is to give its staff £26 million in bonuses, despite the supermarket suffering its worst sales for two years.
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ArticlePort of Limon to be extended
The Port of Limon in Costa Rica, one of the biggest produce hubs worldwide, is to be extended considerably in a move that could seriously increase the prospects of smaller producers in the country.
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ArticleLondon to host Pakistani mango event
A new mango event designed to forge trade links between Pakistan and the UK is to take place in London in the summer.
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Muted response to energy cashback scheme
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has given a mixed response to the government’s announcement on Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) or its ‘Clean Energy Cashback’ scheme, which it says doesn’t go far enough to attract farmers and growers.
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ArticleCaretrace could reach UK growers
The Caretrace system which links growers and consumers, pioneered by Blue Skies, could be extended to producers in the UK if domestic interest can be cultivated.
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ArticleKing throws down Fairtrade gauntlet
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has accused rival retailers of trying to “test our resolve” on Fairtrade pricing.