Brassica news archive – Page 47

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    HRI wins funding for mildew research

    2002-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Defra has awarded funding for research into downy mildew to HRI. Roy Kennedy and the Central Science Laboratory will lead the project.

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    Shutler's shuffle

    2002-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield has named Andy Shutler as its new head of fresh produce and frozen food buying.

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    Super sweet onions on the way

    2002-09-06T00:00:00Z

    UK developers have created a sweeter onion, which will make breath less pungent and not reduce cutters to tears. The Supasweet onion is to rival naturally-sweeter Spanish onions. Sainsbury's will stock the onion from October.

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    Sakata on pole with F1

    2002-08-09T00:00:00Z

    Sakata UK, formerly Samuel Yates, showcased Cool F1 at its official name-changing and office-opening ceremony in July.

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    Yates turning Japanese

    2002-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Samuel Yates Ltd, one of the oldest seed companies in the world, has changed its name to Sakata UK.

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    Onion growers warned

    2002-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Onion crops threatened by disease. Outer wax coating thiner than usual. Spore infections have higher chance of taking hold. Growers advised to act fast.

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    Injured broccoli wins London marathon

    2002-06-07T00:00:00Z

    A injury-hit stem of calabrese finishes London marathon in major shocker.

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    Multiples post stunning jubilee sales

    2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Major retailers Tesco and Sainsbury's report booming retail sales of fresh produce as millions celebrated the Queen's jubilee.

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    Injured brassica man is marathon hero

    2002-04-16T00:00:00Z

    M&S sponsored marathon runner who completes London cousre despite nasty injury.

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    Exotics on the horizon for UK growers

    2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

    UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts

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    HRI to open its doors

    2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

    Research organisation HRI plans a series of open days.

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    Vegetables need more sex to sell

    2002-01-16T00:00:00Z

    The UK vegetable industry needs to be bolder in advertising its produce, according to a leading seed breeder. He was speaking at a Brassica conference in Warwickshire.

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    Brimming with brassicas

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    A host of exciting subjects are up for discussion at next year's brassicas conference.

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    HRI boosts awareness

    2001-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Staff and representatives from Horticulture Research International and Defra visited Bedfordshire growers as part of an effort to increase awareness among producers.

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    New Solas granted

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.

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    Brassica show announced by Zwann

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Nickerson-Zwann annonces major brassica show in the heart of production country.Event a valuable opportunity for growers to meet technical experts, say organisers.

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    Fungicides granted SOLA

    2001-08-02T00:00:00Z

    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

    2001-07-25T00:00:00Z

    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

    2001-06-14T00:00:00Z

    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

    2001-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Onions could be in short supply if producers do not take action now to adjust their drilling programmes and varietal sequence.