All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 28
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ArticleNew herbicide replacement in development
A new application system to replace the herbicide Dosaffo (metoxuron) is being developed by companies Micron Sprayers and Garford Farm Machinery.
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International conference discusses biofuel
More than 1,500 agricultural experts met at the first International Conference of Ministers of Agriculture in Germany this month to discuss the subject of global competition for agricultural raw materials.
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ArticleFreshgro sends carrots home
Nottinghamshire-based carrot co-operative Freshgro has turned its attention to markets outside the UK and extended sales of Chantenay carrots to Europe.
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ArticleCommunities stand firm against out-of-town supermarkets
Three quarters of people are opposed to any changes in UK planning law that would make it easier to build out-of-town supermarkets, according to a poll.
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ArticleHDC promotes seasonal produce
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has had a very positive response to its ‘I’m in season’ campaign, which aims to promote UK produce in season.
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ArticleNew guidance on use of red diesel revealed
A new Memorandum of Agreement giving guidance on the use of red diesel in agricultural, horticultural and forestry vehicles on the road has been released.
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Agralan warns growers
Green meshes, sometimes known as Micromesh, may cause crops to rot, says Agralan Limited.
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ArticleKynoch joins Albert Bartlett
Scotland’s first food and health co-ordinator has joined vegetable grower Albert Bartlett & Sons, as the firm’s new head of development and innovation.
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EEDA offers fund to rural businesses
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is encouraging rural businesses to take advantage of the new £65 million investment fund now available for business and community development ideas.
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ArticleBroccoli may prevent heart disease
Eating broccoli may protect against heart disease, US research suggests.
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Anti-Obesity Strategy targets food labelling
The government is set to introduce a single and simple food labeling scheme this year to end the contradictory and confusing systems, announced health secretary Alan Johnson at the government’s anti-obesity drive on Wednesday, January 23.
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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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Tesco venture struggles in the US
Tesco’s US division, Fresh & Easy, is not hitting the right buttons with the American public, according to the perishable pundit.
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ArticleMission Produce signs AgriWorld Exchange agreement
Mission Produce, one of the world’s largest avocado producers and shippers, has signed an agreement to trade fresh produce using AgriWorld Exchange, the first live online agri-trading marketplace.
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BCPE welcomes new board member
British Crop Production Enterprises (BCPE), the operating arm of British Crop Production Council (BCPC), has announced a new appointment to the BCPE Board.
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ArticleCeleb chef joins Gate Gourmet
Celebrity chef Steven Walpole has joined Gate Gourmet, the UK’s leading airline service company, as senior executive chef to British Airways.
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ArticleUK growers needed for Vegexchange.com
Vegexchange.com is calling out for UK growers to join its local fruit and vegetable exchange system.
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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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Government ready to abandon junk food ad ban
The Children's Food Campaign is rallying support for Food Products (Marketing to Children) Bill, which calls for a 9pm watershed restriction on junk food adverts, in a retaliation to the government’s plans not to impose the ban in its new anti-obesity strategy tomorrow.
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ArticleMed diet recommended during pregnancy
Women who eat a Mediterranean diet while pregnant could protect their children against asthma and allergies, according to new research.