Brassica news archive – Page 34
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ArticleStudy highlights Tenderstem tenderness
Research from scientists at Warwick University has shown that Tenderstem broccoli beats all for tenderness
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ArticleRainfall takes its toll in Spain
Heavy rainfall that brought flooding to parts of Spain last week is proving a mixed blessing to different crops.
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Cabbage storage product welcomed
A new specific off-label approval for Rovral WG for the control of Botrytis in cabbages post-harvest has been welcomed by brassica growers ahead of this year’s harvest.
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ArticleDry weather hits brassicas
The very dry weather is taking its toll on cauliflower crops in Lincolnshire and leading to some interruptions in supply.
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Retailers mix past and present in produce offer
I felt a distinct tug at my memory this week when passing the melon section in Asda. Spanish Piel de Sapo is now very much
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Organic insecticide approved for use
The insecticide Spruzit (pyrethrin and rapeseed oil) has been approved for use by organic growers and can now be applied using horizontal boom-mounted sprayers.
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Herbicide Totril re-approved
The herbicide Totril has been re-approved for use on leek, onion, garlic and shallot crops.
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Brassica event set for Lincoln
The Brassica Growers’ Biennial Conference and Trade Exhibition is to be held on January 19, 2010 at the Lincolnshire Showground in Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln.
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ArticleVegetable industry continues to shine through recession
With an abundance of new-season vegetables coming out of the fields throughout the UK, the vegetable sector is thriving. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds that the category, as well as demand, is on the up
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New import controls on Thai, Turkish and Dom Rep lines
New EU import controls for high-risk products, including bananas and mangoes from the Dominican Republic and some vegetables from Thailand, come into force on January 25 next year.
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Trans-Tasman project leads to Booster Broccoli
Australian and New Zealand scientists have been working together to develop Booster Broccoli, which has gone into supermarkets in both countries this week.
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ArticleAustralia debuts cancer-fighting broccoli
A new cancer-fighting, antioxidant-loaded broccoli variety is the first in a set to hit the market from Australian scientists
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ArticleThe land of plenty
Marketed as the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown, Lincolnshire produces a substantial amount of the fruit and vegetables consumed throughout the country. Due to the county’s rich and fertile soils, it is the UK’s largest producer of potatoes and also specialises in brassicas, soft fruit, salads and peas. In the second of FPJ’s regional reports on Lincolnshire, Elizabeth O’Keefe clocks up more than 300 miles to take a further look at what the fresh produce industry in the county can offer.
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Pressure on consumer spend takes effect in the aisles
In the prevailing economic climate, there is no doubt that pack size has become more important, and also taken on an
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Bellaverde set for UK growth
A new sweet-tasting broccoli variety is to hit supermarket shelves this month, backed by a celebrity PR campaign
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ArticleWarming to change
The recession may have taken some of the heat off the issue of climate change, but it is still firmly on the agenda. With the recent release of UK climate projections and the government proposing funds to help developing countries deal with climate change, the fresh produce sector is being urged to adapt to this significant challenge. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates
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ArticleCauli supplies feel the squeeze
A tightening of availability of UK cauliflower will be short-lived, according to the brassica sector’s leader.
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ArticleHot start for summer brassicas
May heralds the beginning of the summer brassica season and as producers hope for rain in key areas, many are also addressing the challenges of labour shortages and the continued squeeze on research and development funding. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleHigh demand for British veg signals successful summer
The last quarter has been a rollercoaster ride for the vegetable sector, with both the weather and availability of product going from one extreme to the other. But as the British season kicks off, pressure has eased and demand for home-grown veg has never been better. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleLifetime Achievement accolade for Alick Glass
Alick Glass, founder of Glass Associates Limited and industry representative, was recognised for outstanding services to the fresh produce sector when he won the Florette Lifetime Achievement Award at Re:fresh on Thursday.