Brassica news archive – Page 47
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Fungicides granted SOLA
Three key fungicides receive seal of approval.The Horticultural Development Council authorises Amistar, Metalaxyl and Invader.
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UK onion update predicts variable season
A wet spring and reduced plantings have both contributed to a predicted shortfall in the UK onion crop.
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EcoSpray launches new moth trap
EcoSpray has designed a new trap to help reduce damage from diamond back moth caterpillars in brassica crops.
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UK onions face drilling crisis
Onions could be in short supply if producers do not take action now to adjust their drilling programmes and varietal sequence.
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Sprout fan enters record book
Brussels sprouts' popularity climbed to new heights at a recent record-setting event.
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New brooms sweep in at HDC
Six positions on the Horticultural Development Council field vegetables panel have been filled for the next three years.
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Top brass and brassicas
An East Anglian vegetable grower was honoured with a royal visit earlier this month.
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HRI to research cabbage aphid
Horticulture Research International has launched research into cabbage aphids, in the hope of eventually developing plants resistant to the bug.
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Produce supplies weather storms
The storms and floods that have ravaged the UK during the last week have affected significant volumes of fresh produce.
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HDC seeks sector panel candidates
The Horticultural Development Council is in search of nominations to its specialist grower group panels.
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Elsoms announces birth of new baby-leaves
A trials open day at seed-breeder Elsoms revealed advances in brassica, herb and salad varieties.
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Continuity of field crops shaken by record wet weather
UK growers of field crops warn that heavy disruption has been caused to the drilling and planting calendar, as a result of the wettest April and May on record for parts of the country.
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Super broccoli to combat cancer
A new broccoli hybrid developed in the UK is set to play a role in the fight against cancer, if it is successful in nutritional trials next year.
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Novartis looks to promote Brussels
Novartis Seeds is working with growers to encourage increased consumption of Brussels sprouts.
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Tinsley preaches to "diverse church"
IGD fresh produce sector chairman Mark Tinsley told delegates at its annual conference that the food industry needs a single body to back it.
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UK brassica conference 2000
The first brassica conference of the new millennium will take place on January 27.
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Olga and CWS launch veg venture
CWS Broadoak, part of CWS Farms Group, together with Old Leake Growers Association (Olga) has formed new trading venture called Yorkshire Vegetables.
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Eastern promise for UK brassicas
Eastern European buyers have visited one of the UK's best-established exporters of brassicas ö welcome news as the UK market fights overcrowding.