Brassica news archive – Page 31
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ArticleContinued dry spell threatens supplies
The UK’s warm, dry spell is threatening to cause difficulties for salad and vegetable growers
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ArticleWorld Cup Caulis roar on Three Lions
With the country gripped by World Cup fever and England’s crunch encounter against Germany looming, Lincolnshire brassica specialist TH Clements have come up with a unique way to back the team.
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ArticleDecline of the brassica: will the public learn to love their greens?
Despite boasting one of the most dynamic ranges of all the fresh produce categories, it is no secret that the brassica industry has been struggling both to gain sustainable returns and promote itself effectively. So why is a sector of this size often overlooked and what can be done to rectify this in the future? Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates
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Climate change threatens costs
Climate change is already causing shifts in disease patterns in UK crops, a major technical review undertaken by Adas and commissioned by agri-chemical giant BASF has found.
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ArticleBroccoli growers in Father's Day promo
The Brassica Growers Association is using Father’s Day on Sunday to promote the benefits to men of eating broccoli.
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ArticleBGA's new campaign targets men
The UK's men are the target of the Brassica Growers’ Association's new campaign highlighting broccoli's role in reducing prostate cancer risk
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ArticleBroccoli source switch proves smooth
The broccoli market is enjoying one of the smoothest changeovers from imported to domestic supply operators can remember.
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ArticleNew onion fungicide introduced
A new fungicide will help bulb onion growers improve disease control and crop quality.
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ArticleCauli sector mounts its defence
The cauliflower sector has hit back at national press coverage suggesting cauliflower’s days are numbered among UK consumers.
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ArticleFPC calls for more high-risk evidence
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) says it needs more evidence today on the burden high-risk import controls are putting on the industry.
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ArticleVegetable industry prays for sunshine to break through
The uncharacteristically cool spring has put the vegetable industry back as much as three weeks and demand for winter warmers is still going strong. As Spanish supply comes to an end, vegetable growers in the UK are willing the sun to come out. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleElsoms Seeds hosts open days
Elsoms Seeds is to host two open days later this year to showcase a number of trials on vegetable crops.
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ArticleWork to begin on Roscoff port
The western French port, used for vegetable exports to the UK, is set to be modernised to enable the entry of larger vessels
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SOLA success for Stomp Aqua
The latest Specific Off-Label Approval (SOLA) for the residual herbicide Stomp Aqua in outdoor cabbage has won the support of vegetable grower Stephen Watkins.
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ArticleTenderstem plots brand relaunch
Broccoli variety set for a brand overhaul, with new logo and website to be unveiled in conjunction with Vitality Show appearance
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ArticleA bitter winter shakes vegetable sector to core
What is being hailed as the UK’s worst winter in 30 years has knocked the vegetable sector for six. Crops have been freezing in the field, while demand for winter warmers is through the roof. Elizabeth O’Keefe surveys the damage
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ArticleImport regulation causes industry consternation
A new regulation affecting produce imports has angered the trade amid allegations of government hypocrisy over cutting red tape.
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Intriguing new descriptions push home health message
Intriguing new descriptions push home health message
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ArticleBayer to launch Movento in spring
Bayer CropScience will launch a revolutionary new chemical in the spring that will eradicate sucking pests from brassica and lettuce.
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ArticleGarner calls for fresh thinking
Younger consumers need to be the target of the brassica industry, TNS consumer trend expert Ed Garner told delegates at the Brassica Growers’ Biennial Conference and Trade Exhibition.