Brassica news archive – Page 37
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ArticleBASF offers new water dispersible formulation
Chemical company BASF has supported the re-registration of pesticide iprodione, and is launching a new water dispersible formulation, Rovral WG, for use in a wide range of crops.
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ArticleIndustry relays tale of winter doom and gloom
Yet another quarter of changeable weather has dropped the vegetable industry into a lull, and the outlook for the spring is gloomy. Contrary weather is having a negative effect on most crops. Elizabeth O’Keefe tries to find the light at the end of the tunnel.
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ArticleA year to buck the trends
Eight of the UK fresh produce industry’s key players tell FPJ readers their predictions for 2008.
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ArticleVeg hits the ‘Wall
Cornish winter vegetables are traditionally key to supplying the market from November to April, when supply from other UK sources is scarce. This season, however, the mild autumn and winter have seen abundant supplies come onto the market and a slump in demand, causing prices to tumble. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleBiofuel for thought
In the sixth article in Warwick HRI’s series on climate change for FPJ, Graham Teakle and David Pink look at the role of first- and second-generation biofuels in the effort to mitigate rising levels of CO2.
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ArticleNFU calls for a sustainable price for growers
The NFU is calling for the UK supply chain to work together towards a more sustainable future for growers.
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ArticleNickerson-Zwaan set to reduce brassica imports
Nickerson-Zwaan plans to reduce the amount of brassicas the UK imports every year with new varieties.
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ArticleResistance holds key
The UK seed breeding industry is both a competitive and challenging one. Selecting the right variety is vital to growers, retailers and consumers alike and, with the fresh produce industry’s ever-increasing list of demands, seed breeders have a tall order to continue to deliver the goods. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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UK growers weather storms
Heavy rainfall and high winds were causing concern to growers on Wednesday.
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ArticleBGA sets out future plans
The brassica industry is set to follow in the footsteps of carrot and asparagus promotions, says the vice chairman of the Brassica Growers’ Association (BGA).
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ArticleClimate heats up for UK growers
After battling through the second warmest year on record in 2007, UK growers warn that increased returns will be required to balance the risk of growing many crops in this country.
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ArticleWhile you were away...
...freshinfo kept the stories coming. Instead of trawling through your email alerts, click here to see links to every news story that's gone live since December 26.
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ArticleDate set for brassica conference
The date for 2008’s Brassica Growers’ Biennial Conference has been set for Wednesday January 9.
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ArticleThe pests of the future
Climate change will have a huge impact on the pest population of the UK. But which way will it go, and how will it affect horticultural production? In the third part of Warwick HRI’s climate change series for FPJ, Rosemary Collier gives her perspective on the pest population of the future in the UK, and the industry’s ability to control its spread.
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Veg and citrus star buys in countdown to Christmas
One thing for certain - apart from the imminent arrival of Christmas - is that retail tickets gave every impression of being
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ArticleWater flows to forefront
Until recently, water-use efficiency (WUE) was not a big issue for many growers in the UK. There were few restrictions on water abstraction and the cost was negligible. But climate change, competition for water between different users and new regulations have changed all that, and brought WUE to the forefront of growers’ minds. In part two of Warwick HRI’s climate change series for FPJ, Dr Andrew Thompson tells us how to stay afloat.
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ArticleBold FARMA smiles
The FARMA annual conference reflected dynamism and confidence in two key market sectors, writes Bill Sherer. New streams of funding in 2008 are set to move the sector onto another level
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ArticleAgromark welcomes World deal
The acquisition of Marshalls by Produce World will open up new avenues for Marshalls’ Spanish subsidiary Agromark, the Murcia firm’s directors have said.
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ArticleProduce World completes Marshalls acquisition
Produce World Ltd has acquired Marshalls Holdings Ltd, a group of companies that includes Marshall Bros (Butterwick) Ltd and a 76 per cent holding in Agromark SA, in a deal agreed and completed last night.
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ArticleBrassica virus breakthrough
Scientists have identified a new way to breed brassicas, resistant to the damaging turnip mosaic virus.